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Conference Presentations: Clarity, Confidence, and Engagement

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Feb 04, 2025 from 10:00 to 02:00 (Europe/Berlin / UTC100)

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Room 308, GCSC, Otto Behaghel-Str. 12, Gießen

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In academic settings, how you present your research can be as important as the research itself. This workshop is designed for scholars who are interested in refining their presentation skills to ensure their work is communicated with clarity, confidence, and authority at academic events.

Effective presentation is not just about sharing content; it is about engaging your audience, managing nervousness, and delivering your ideas with precision. Whether you are preparing for your first conference or looking to work on your established presentation style, this workshop offers focused, practical training to help you in academic settings.

Workshop Focus:

- Vocal Mastery: Voice exercises to ensure clear, assertive communication, even in challenging environments. You will learn to modulate tone, control pace, and project your voice to engage also larger sized audiences.

- Physical Awareness and Body Language: Develop an acute awareness of how your physical presence influences audience perception. Through targeted exercises, we will address posture, movement, and non-verbal cues, equipping you with strategies to convey confidence and authority.

- Handling Discussions and Q&A: Conference presentations often require navigating questions and managing discussions. We will focus on strategies for responding effectively to challenging questions, helping you turn the Q&A into an opportunity to reinforce your research.

This workshop is designed for researchers at all stages—whether you're presenting for the first time or seeking to refine your established skills. Participants will leave with practical, actionable strategies that they can apply immediately to their next conference or lecture.

 

Dr. Deborah de Muijnck ist wissenschaftliche Koordinatorin der Internationalisierungstätigkeiten am GCSC sowie des European PhD Network „Literary and Cultural Studies“ an der Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen.

 

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