Aimed at those in the academic community , the presentation helps to take research material and effectively present it to those in, and outside, of the researcher’s discipline and the greater community. I have been fortunate to regularly lecture at colleges and universities around the country and am writing this post at 30,000 feet on a red eye flight returning from Boulder following a lecture at a conference at the University of Colorado. MORE
"The Trump administration issued a new travel restriction on bringing large electronics in carry-on luggage on direct flights to the U.S. from 10 airports in eight Muslim-majority countries on Tuesday." " - April Glaser, Recode, March 21, 2017. Here is the article. MORE
Allyn points out that research at the Yale Child Study Center shows that storytelling — especially between children and caregivers — is a key component of a person’s neurological development, and a skill that ultimately helps create a well-adjusted and resilient youth. MORE
Confidence Public Speaking Anxiety Research ResourcesToday, I was lamenting the lack of rain in Southern California, as we come to the end of our usual "rainy" month with below-seasonal totals. MORE
There's a new book just out that focuses on improving the kind of presentations that scholars, researchers, and other technical specialists need to give. The book is Better Presentations: A Guide for Scholars, Researchers, and Wonks by data-visualization pro Jonathan Schwabish. MORE
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You may have some expertise on the topic you’re writing about but editors expect you to do background research and conduct interviews for most articles (other than opinion columns, which can be a hard sell, unless you are truly an expert). This chapter will examine basic research techniques and help you prepare to conduct interviews. MORE
9.12.2009 Research? While we teach our students the principles of research and the importance of consulting reliable sources, we read ( New York Times , 9/11/09, B5)that several of the most important medical journals published articles actually written by drug company researchers but used the names of respected academics as authors. Categories: ghostwriting , medical journals , research 1 comments: Anonymoussaid. MORE
Here's a helpful post on Jennifer Kammeyer's blog Comm Comm , compiling research on what makes PowerPoint effective. There are a lot of theories about what makes PowerPoint effective and some random formulas and rules like 10/20/30, but there's also solid research. MORE
Some people ask; “How do you make a research Presentation interesting or funny?&# Tags: Presentations funny PowerPoint Presentation Technology Research Presentation Slides Visual Aids Work Presentation How Do You Make a Presentation Interesting? Inevitably you will, at some point, want to give a funny work presentation or maybe you have to give a funny medical presentation, or what have you. If I was in your shoes, I wouldn’t start off with Powerpoint or Impress. MORE
Research carried out by Stephen Mahar, Ulku Yaylacicegi and Thomas Janicki found that students who were shown an animated PowerPoint slideshow learnt less than those that saw a non-animated slideshow. I thought the researchers might have indulged in unnecessary and distracting animation. MORE
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University of Sheffield researchers found that mealworm bettles who refrain from sex have longer lifespans than those who continually mate. The implications from this research are huge. So that may be it: Nuns tend to live longer because their lives are sex-free. MORE
Another measure of research efficiency and one that would be easier to use in the classroom would be the time it takes to find the answer. The learning objective here is for students to acquire efficient research strategies to find reliable information in an interesting and active way, in a way that will engage them rather than put them to sleep—as most discussions of research do. Those with greater research competencies will be teaching those with less competence. MORE
Confidence Public Speaking Anxiety Research Taking Risks Here''s a simple trick for mustering up some confidence before your next presentation: Recall positive memories of public speaking from your past. MORE
They're still hanging on: Those content factories which require lots of research from third parties and tons of links to brandname media. And, if they have conducted it, their own research. They veer away from third-party research. MORE
That means research, usually starting in the form of a literature search. Therefore, we wake up and realize that, just like in our college days, we have to do hard-core research. Time to get serious, again. MORE
Focus groups have long been the domain of political campaigns – focus groups to test messages , focus groups to test appearances, focus groups to test images, sound bites, opposition research, research on a campaign’s own candidate – just about anything that one can test, political campaigns utilize focus groups to test. MORE
So definitely do your research! Delivery feedback researching the audience I gave 2 presentations in the last month and thought I’d share my experiences. A live presentation. I gave a live presentation at a marketing conference/workshop. MORE
Public Speaking Anxiety Public Speaking Techniques and Strategies Research Speakers Taking Risks Kelly McGonigal says, "How you think about stress matters." MORE
I received an e-mail today from Scott Berkun , who's researching a public speaking book and is stumped on one piece of speaking lore: "I'm a fan of your blog and an author finishing up a book on public speaking called Confessions of a Public Speaker (O'Reilly Media, 2009). I'm stuck on a research matter and hoped you and your blog readers could help. And I'd like to acknowledge Scott for his thorough research. MORE
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Albert Mehrabian, the originator of the research that is so often misinterpreted, was studying incongruent verbal and nonverbal communication when a person is expressing feelings. Nowhere in his research does he say that words make up only 7% of communication. MORE
Research into the brain mechanisms of fear help us understand why these emotional conditions are so hard to control. Science and Scientists Panic attacks Panic attack series Public Speaking Anxiety Research MORE
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During the creation phase of your speech, you’ll want to access a variety of material. Where should you look to find those items and tidbits to back up your speech information? Tim ‘Gonzo’ Gordon and Roger Pike take a look at what you’ll want to consider in putting a speech or presentation together. During the creation phase of your speech, you'll want to access a variety of material. Where should you look to find those items and tidbits to back up your speech information? MORE
I received an e-mail today from Scott Berkun , who's researching a public speaking book and is stumped on one piece of speaking lore: "I'm a fan of your blog and an author finishing up a book on public speaking called Confessions of a Public Speaker (O'Reilly Media, 2009). I'm stuck on a research matter and hoped you and your blog readers could help. And I'd like to acknowledge Scott for his thorough research. MORE
Engaging the Audience Public Speaking Techniques and Strategies Research Photo Credit: Dan Harrelson via Compfight cc A client told me the other day that his wife says he never knows when to shut up. And he recognizes that this is a problem when he speaks. MORE
THE ECONOMIST shares my horror at the "misconduct" of Harvard researcher Marc Hauser. A psychologist who researches morality, Hauser has admitted to monkey business with what he has published as research findings. Of course the fact that this has taken place at an elite research university reinforces the overall shattering of trust in scientific research. MORE
In the communications and presentations industry there are generally just two research studies that are quoted when talking about the importance of nonverbal communication. Based on the fact that these are just about the only studies on nonverbal communication ever quoted by communications consultants, you would think that these were the only pieces of research ever done on nonverbal communication. In this post, I look at the other research on nonverbal communication. MORE
Focus groups have long been the domain of political campaigns – focus groups to test messages , focus groups to test appearances, focus groups to test images, sound bites, opposition research, research on a campaign’s own candidate – just about anything that one can test, political campaigns utilize focus groups to test. MORE
The speechwriter or ghostwriter has to research what evokes positive emotion in that particular audience or target markets. The hard cold world of business had effectively humanized itself by leveraging symbolism related to the ordinary lives of people. MORE
Some people ask; “How do you make a research Presentation interesting or funny?&# Tags: Presentations funny PowerPoint Presentation Technology Research Presentation Slides Visual Aids Work Presentation Inevitably you will, at some point, want to give a funny work presentation or maybe you have to give a funny medical presentation, or what have you. If I was in your shoes, I wouldn’t start off with Powerpoint or Impress. I would start off with a pen and paper. Remember those? MORE
However, I disagree with his interpretation of Mehrabian’s research and in a moment I’ll show you why. The research measured the observers’ judgement of the speaker’s feelings about the listener- not the listener’s feelings about the speaker. Note: For more information on Mehrabian’s 1967 research see Mehrabian’s studies in nonverbal communication. The words “trust&# and “believable&# are found nowhere in the original research. MORE
Speakers Research Communication So let me get this straight: A member of Congress who speaks at a grade level that most Americans can understand, using shorter sentences and shorter words, gets the lowest rating of speaking skills in all of Congress? MORE
In this case, Kevin took matters into his own hands, and paid for the research himself. By sponsoring this research, Kevin was willing to have his own long-standing beliefs challenged. Speakers Science and Scientists Research Taking Risks World Tea Expo MORE
No one ever said work was easy, but for women, the workplace can be an increasingly difficult place. First, the old cliché of the “glass ceiling” is still alive and well in many industries. Second, the fact is that women still earn less than men—77 cents to every man’s dollar, to be exact. Yes, women have to overcome a lot to be successful. Therefore, having the advanced skills to break through that ceiling and help shrink the pay gap is critical. MORE
This is another installment in my Wednesday for Women blog series, where I feature information to help women gain greater influence, power, and confidence in their professional and personal life. If you’re a man reading this, please enjoy it and then forward these weekly Wednesday blogs to the powerful women in your life. They’ll thank you for it! I’m a big proponent of vacations. MORE
Jon Schwabish is a Government Economist turned presentation guru. He works for the Urban Institute – a non-profit organization, where he specialises in data visualisation. He’s a straight-talking, smart, presentation expert with a book to sell. MORE
Sunday, March 20, 2011 Researching Your Presentation Get your facts straight Don’t stand there saying, “I think so&# or “I’m not sure.&# Researching Your Presentation Get your facts straight Don’t stand there saying, “I think so&# or “I’m not sure.&# Superior Presentations Seminar: Video feedback ▼ March (6) Researching Your Presentation The President's Speech: George W What is the best way to rehearse your presentation. MORE
Another researcher in the book, Liz Shriberg, calls these two types of disfluent speakers "repeaters" and "deleters." Public Speaking Anxiety Research ResourcesOne of my clients has a concern about finishing sentences. MORE
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NOVEMBER 21, 2016
There's a new book just out that focuses on improving the kind of presentations that scholars, researchers, and other technical specialists need to give. The book is Better Presentations: A Guide for Scholars, Researchers, and Wonks by data-visualization pro Jonathan Schwabish.
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Jon Schwabish is a Government Economist turned presentation guru. He works for the Urban Institute – a non-profit organization, where he specialises in data visualisation. He’s a straight-talking, smart, presentation expert with a book to sell.
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FEBRUARY 14, 2013
Another measure of research efficiency and one that would be easier to use in the classroom would be the time it takes to find the answer. The learning objective here is for students to acquire efficient research strategies to find reliable information in an interesting and active way, in a way that will engage them rather than put them to sleep—as most discussions of research do. Those with greater research competencies will be teaching those with less competence.
The Communication Blog
SEPTEMBER 12, 2009
9.12.2009 Research? While we teach our students the principles of research and the importance of consulting reliable sources, we read ( New York Times , 9/11/09, B5)that several of the most important medical journals published articles actually written by drug company researchers but used the names of respected academics as authors. Categories: ghostwriting , medical journals , research 1 comments: Anonymoussaid.
Speaking about Presenting
JUNE 16, 2009
Research carried out by Stephen Mahar, Ulku Yaylacicegi and Thomas Janicki found that students who were shown an animated PowerPoint slideshow learnt less than those that saw a non-animated slideshow. I thought the researchers might have indulged in unnecessary and distracting animation.
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OCTOBER 17, 2014
Engaging the Audience Public Speaking Techniques and Strategies Research Photo Credit: Dan Harrelson via Compfight cc A client told me the other day that his wife says he never knows when to shut up. And he recognizes that this is a problem when he speaks.
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APRIL 22, 2014
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MARCH 20, 2011
Sunday, March 20, 2011 Researching Your Presentation Get your facts straight Don’t stand there saying, “I think so&# or “I’m not sure.&# Researching Your Presentation Get your facts straight Don’t stand there saying, “I think so&# or “I’m not sure.&# Superior Presentations Seminar: Video feedback ▼ March (6) Researching Your Presentation The President's Speech: George W What is the best way to rehearse your presentation.
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OCTOBER 2, 2011
Focus groups have long been the domain of political campaigns – focus groups to test messages , focus groups to test appearances, focus groups to test images, sound bites, opposition research, research on a campaign’s own candidate – just about anything that one can test, political campaigns utilize focus groups to test.
Manner of Speaking
AUGUST 24, 2010
Allyn points out that research at the Yale Child Study Center shows that storytelling — especially between children and caregivers — is a key component of a person’s neurological development, and a skill that ultimately helps create a well-adjusted and resilient youth.
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JUNE 25, 2013
Confidence Public Speaking Anxiety Research Taking Risks Here''s a simple trick for mustering up some confidence before your next presentation: Recall positive memories of public speaking from your past.
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FEBRUARY 23, 2016
Confidence Public Speaking Anxiety Research ResourcesToday, I was lamenting the lack of rain in Southern California, as we come to the end of our usual "rainy" month with below-seasonal totals.
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SEPTEMBER 27, 2011
Focus groups have long been the domain of political campaigns – focus groups to test messages , focus groups to test appearances, focus groups to test images, sound bites, opposition research, research on a campaign’s own candidate – just about anything that one can test, political campaigns utilize focus groups to test.
Matt Eventoff
APRIL 25, 2011
Aimed at those in the academic community , the presentation helps to take research material and effectively present it to those in, and outside, of the researcher’s discipline and the greater community. I have been fortunate to regularly lecture at colleges and universities around the country and am writing this post at 30,000 feet on a red eye flight returning from Boulder following a lecture at a conference at the University of Colorado.
Communication Steroids
APRIL 8, 2011
During the creation phase of your speech, you’ll want to access a variety of material. Where should you look to find those items and tidbits to back up your speech information? Tim ‘Gonzo’ Gordon and Roger Pike take a look at what you’ll want to consider in putting a speech or presentation together. During the creation phase of your speech, you'll want to access a variety of material. Where should you look to find those items and tidbits to back up your speech information?
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JANUARY 6, 2011
Research into the brain mechanisms of fear help us understand why these emotional conditions are so hard to control. Science and Scientists Panic attacks Panic attack series Public Speaking Anxiety Research
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APRIL 22, 2009
Here's a helpful post on Jennifer Kammeyer's blog Comm Comm , compiling research on what makes PowerPoint effective. There are a lot of theories about what makes PowerPoint effective and some random formulas and rules like 10/20/30, but there's also solid research.
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AUGUST 9, 2017
They're still hanging on: Those content factories which require lots of research from third parties and tons of links to brandname media. And, if they have conducted it, their own research. They veer away from third-party research.
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MARCH 29, 2015
So definitely do your research! Delivery feedback researching the audience I gave 2 presentations in the last month and thought I’d share my experiences. A live presentation. I gave a live presentation at a marketing conference/workshop.
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MARCH 30, 2011
Research NetworkingI attended a networking event last week where several people I spoke to were what the Seinfeld TV show would have classified as "close talkers."
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OCTOBER 10, 2013
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OCTOBER 12, 2010
Check the podcast out in video or audio: Podcast: Speech Research [11:11m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download From → Public speaking , Speech Writing Comments are closed.
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MARCH 21, 2017
"The Trump administration issued a new travel restriction on bringing large electronics in carry-on luggage on direct flights to the U.S. from 10 airports in eight Muslim-majority countries on Tuesday." " - April Glaser, Recode, March 21, 2017. Here is the article.
Speak Schmeak
NOVEMBER 7, 2011
Another researcher in the book, Liz Shriberg, calls these two types of disfluent speakers "repeaters" and "deleters." Public Speaking Anxiety Research ResourcesOne of my clients has a concern about finishing sentences.
Speak Schmeak
AUGUST 2, 2013
Speakers Research Communication So let me get this straight: A member of Congress who speaks at a grade level that most Americans can understand, using shorter sentences and shorter words, gets the lowest rating of speaking skills in all of Congress?
Pro Humorist
JUNE 25, 2009
Some people ask; “How do you make a research Presentation interesting or funny?&# Tags: Presentations funny PowerPoint Presentation Technology Research Presentation Slides Visual Aids Work Presentation How Do You Make a Presentation Interesting? Inevitably you will, at some point, want to give a funny work presentation or maybe you have to give a funny medical presentation, or what have you. If I was in your shoes, I wouldn’t start off with Powerpoint or Impress.
Pro Humorist
JUNE 25, 2009
Some people ask; “How do you make a research Presentation interesting or funny?&# Tags: Presentations funny PowerPoint Presentation Technology Research Presentation Slides Visual Aids Work Presentation Inevitably you will, at some point, want to give a funny work presentation or maybe you have to give a funny medical presentation, or what have you. If I was in your shoes, I wouldn’t start off with Powerpoint or Impress. I would start off with a pen and paper. Remember those?
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MAY 4, 2017
Here are details and how to apply. careers
Speak Schmeak
JUNE 6, 2012
In this case, Kevin took matters into his own hands, and paid for the research himself. By sponsoring this research, Kevin was willing to have his own long-standing beliefs challenged. Speakers Science and Scientists Research Taking Risks World Tea Expo
Speak Schmeak
AUGUST 18, 2009
I received an e-mail today from Scott Berkun , who's researching a public speaking book and is stumped on one piece of speaking lore: "I'm a fan of your blog and an author finishing up a book on public speaking called Confessions of a Public Speaker (O'Reilly Media, 2009). I'm stuck on a research matter and hoped you and your blog readers could help. And I'd like to acknowledge Scott for his thorough research.
Speak Schmeak
AUGUST 18, 2009
I received an e-mail today from Scott Berkun , who's researching a public speaking book and is stumped on one piece of speaking lore: "I'm a fan of your blog and an author finishing up a book on public speaking called Confessions of a Public Speaker (O'Reilly Media, 2009). I'm stuck on a research matter and hoped you and your blog readers could help. And I'd like to acknowledge Scott for his thorough research.
DeFinis Communications
MAY 4, 2011
This is another installment in my Wednesday for Women blog series, where I feature information to help women gain greater influence, power, and confidence in their professional and personal life. If you’re a man reading this, please enjoy it and then forward these weekly Wednesday blogs to the powerful women in your life. They’ll thank you for it! I’m a big proponent of vacations.
Speaking about Presenting
AUGUST 18, 2009
In the communications and presentations industry there are generally just two research studies that are quoted when talking about the importance of nonverbal communication. Based on the fact that these are just about the only studies on nonverbal communication ever quoted by communications consultants, you would think that these were the only pieces of research ever done on nonverbal communication. In this post, I look at the other research on nonverbal communication.
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MARCH 8, 2017
Here are details and how to apply. careers
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FEBRUARY 19, 2017
Here are details and how to apply. careers
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MARCH 22, 2014
The speechwriter or ghostwriter has to research what evokes positive emotion in that particular audience or target markets. The hard cold world of business had effectively humanized itself by leveraging symbolism related to the ordinary lives of people.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
SEPTEMBER 13, 2011
That means research, usually starting in the form of a literature search. Therefore, we wake up and realize that, just like in our college days, we have to do hard-core research. Time to get serious, again.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JANUARY 16, 2017
University of Sheffield researchers found that mealworm bettles who refrain from sex have longer lifespans than those who continually mate. The implications from this research are huge. So that may be it: Nuns tend to live longer because their lives are sex-free.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
AUGUST 27, 2010
THE ECONOMIST shares my horror at the "misconduct" of Harvard researcher Marc Hauser. A psychologist who researches morality, Hauser has admitted to monkey business with what he has published as research findings. Of course the fact that this has taken place at an elite research university reinforces the overall shattering of trust in scientific research.
DeFinis Communications
APRIL 27, 2011
No one ever said work was easy, but for women, the workplace can be an increasingly difficult place. First, the old cliché of the “glass ceiling” is still alive and well in many industries. Second, the fact is that women still earn less than men—77 cents to every man’s dollar, to be exact. Yes, women have to overcome a lot to be successful. Therefore, having the advanced skills to break through that ceiling and help shrink the pay gap is critical.
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