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presentations:tips [2007/11/07 18:59] 64.241.37.140 SLUUG folks said that hand-outs are often better than slides. (CMB) |
presentations:tips [2012/12/09 19:36] (current) SLUUG Administration A few updates. (CMB) |
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* Be prepared to answer tough questions. | * Be prepared to answer tough questions. | ||
* People may challenge you on technical details. | * People may challenge you on technical details. | ||
+ | * COUNTERPOINT: It's also cool to talk about something that you just learned. | ||
- Know your audience. | - Know your audience. | ||
* The topic should be relevant to a technical audience. | * The topic should be relevant to a technical audience. | ||
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* Some may be experts and know more than you do. | * Some may be experts and know more than you do. | ||
- Figure out what you want to talk about. | - Figure out what you want to talk about. | ||
- | * Come up with a high-level outline, about 4 to 6 bullet points. | + | * Come up with a high-level outline, about 3 to 6 bullet points. |
- Submit the presentation title, an abstract, and (optionally) a bio. | - Submit the presentation title, an abstract, and (optionally) a bio. | ||
* Email it to your SLUUG contact. | * Email it to your SLUUG contact. | ||
- | * This info is needed at least 1 month before your presentation. | + | * The sooner we can get this info, the better. |
* So we can get the word out so interested people will attend. | * So we can get the word out so interested people will attend. | ||
* So we can update the web site(s) with info on what the topic will be. | * So we can update the web site(s) with info on what the topic will be. | ||
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* They can make arrangements to get equipment. | * They can make arrangements to get equipment. | ||
* Let them know of your progress and any problems. | * Let them know of your progress and any problems. | ||
- | * Have them review the presentation if possible. | + | * Have them review the presentation, if possible. |
- Arrange to make sure you will have the equipment you need. | - Arrange to make sure you will have the equipment you need. | ||
- | * We generally have access to a VGA projector, which does 800x600 natively. | + | * We generally have access to a VGA projector, which does 800x600 or 1024x768 natively. |
- | * We usually have access to a whiteboard. | + | * We usually have access to a whiteboard. (Markers, on the other hand...) |
+ | * We usually have WiFi Internet access. | ||
* Please ask if you need any additional equipment. | * Please ask if you need any additional equipment. | ||
- | * Bring a power strip. | ||
* External mouse and keyboard are handy if you use a notebook. | * External mouse and keyboard are handy if you use a notebook. | ||
- Prepare your presentation. | - Prepare your presentation. | ||
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* Make sure you undo the effects of any practice runs. | * Make sure you undo the effects of any practice runs. | ||
* Test with the same versions that you will demo. | * Test with the same versions that you will demo. | ||
- | * Disconnect any network connections when testing. | ||
- | * You may not have any network at the presentation. | ||
- Arrive early enough to set up and test any equipment. | - Arrive early enough to set up and test any equipment. | ||
* UNIX (Wednesday) meetings start at 6:30 pm. | * UNIX (Wednesday) meetings start at 6:30 pm. | ||
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* Presentation runs from about 7:15 to 8:45. | * Presentation runs from about 7:15 to 8:45. | ||
* Be sure you know how to get to the venue. | * Be sure you know how to get to the venue. | ||
- | * UNIX meeting: http://sluug.org/resources/meeting_info/map_graybar.shtml | + | * UNIX meeting: http://sluug.org/resources/meeting_info/map_graybar.shtml ([[http://www.graybar.com/ | Graybar]]) |
- | * Linux meeting: http://www.stllinux.org/directions/ | + | * Linux meeting: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=4633+World+Pkwy+Cir+63134 ([[http://www.itenterprises-stl.org/ | IT Enterprises]]) |
- Be prepared for equipment failures -- they can and do happen. | - Be prepared for equipment failures -- they can and do happen. | ||
* Live demos are good, but are more prone to these problems. | * Live demos are good, but are more prone to these problems. | ||
* Have a backup plan. | * Have a backup plan. | ||
+ | * Have your presentation on the Internet and a USB key. | ||
+ | * So you can use someone else's laptop if necessary. | ||
- Hand-outs of the presentation and other resources can be useful. | - Hand-outs of the presentation and other resources can be useful. | ||
* Make sure you have enough for the entire audience. | * Make sure you have enough for the entire audience. | ||
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* Don't be afraid to admit that you don't know an answer. | * Don't be afraid to admit that you don't know an answer. | ||
* Ask if other audience members might know the answer. | * Ask if other audience members might know the answer. | ||
+ | * If the presentation doesn't lend itself to interruptions, take questions at the end. | ||
+ | * State up front whether you want questions at the end or during the presentation. | ||
- Be prepared to shorten (or lengthen) the presentation. | - Be prepared to shorten (or lengthen) the presentation. | ||
* Put some optional stuff at the end. | * Put some optional stuff at the end. | ||
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- If possible, submit your presentation to put on our web site. | - If possible, submit your presentation to put on our web site. | ||
* Submit HTML and native format if possible. (Any format is OK.) | * Submit HTML and native format if possible. (Any format is OK.) | ||
- | * Email your presentation to ''presentations'' at ''sluug.org'', or your contact. | + | * Email your presentation to ''editor'' at ''sluug.org'', or your contact. |
+ | - Some of us go to dinner after the meetings. | ||
+ | * Join us there for additional conversation, if possible. |