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"Never before have I felt so comfortable and confident as a speaker."

"The thought of public speaking petrified me! I feel that I have come such a long way and can see that it will get easier and easier."

"Through this unit, I acquired the skills such that I was able to structure my talks as planned conversations without reading off any notes."

Two-day workshop

Talking about science
Minimum: 10 people
Maximum: 15 people
Cost: $550 / participant (inclusive of GST)
Based on a two consecutive days at UWA.
Includes: Tuition, materials, parking permit, morning and afternoon tea and lunches, record of interviews.

Day 1

  • Oral communication: Why is it important?
  • Preparing a talk: What is your key message?
  • Targeting your audience: Making it relevant!
  • Practical activity: Impromptu talks - feedback.
  • Delivery of your talk: Tips.
  • Handling questions.
  • Practical activity: Prepared talks - feedback.

Day 2

  • Using visuals: Is a picture worth a thousand words?
  • Using presentation software: PowerPoint or PowerPointless?
  • Practical activity: Prepared talks using presentation software - video and feedback.

Note: You are expected to prepare a talk between session one and session two including a draft PowerPoint presentation. Computers will be made available so you can modify and finalise your presentation.

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