You will also be expected to use evidence to support what you have to say in exactly the same way that this is essential
for a written assignment. You will need to use the same research skills that you require for an essay or project, as
well as reference this evidence accurately. Check the Making the case academic guide on research skills and the
Acknowledging knowledge guide for help with these aspects of your talk.
You will also need to construct an argument and train of thought so that your talk hangs together with a logical shape
and makes sense to your audience. Your talk should have a clear introduction, argument with supporting evidence
and conclusion. Refer to the Hammering the prose guide on writing effectively and the Posing the question guide on
planning for advice on how to do this.
How your talk will be assessed
The more detail you have about the assessment criteria used for the talk, the clearer you will be about what is
expected. For example, what proportion of the mark will be given for the style and delivery of your talk, and what
proportion for your research and content?
2.1 Where to Start
Remind yourself that giving a talk is not the same as writing an essay that you then read out. Simply reading a
prewritten essay out aloud will sound wooden and stilted. This sort of presentation gives the audience little chance
to take notes, and ensures there is little or no eye contact between the presenter and the audience. Reading aloud
from a script will result in poor marks for the ‘communication skills’ aspect of any marking scheme. So, writing an
essay and then reading it is not an option.
A talk is about communicating with a particular audience by talking to them, just as you would talk to a group of
friends, but with more formality and structure. Indeed, free speech around a subject is much more interesting than
anything that might be read out. It does not matter about the odd ‘um’ or ‘err’ – that is perfectly natural. As long as
you are well prepared you should be able to talk freely around the subject with confidence.
That is not to say that you should not use any notes. The use of prompt cards or bullet points on PowerPoint slides
helps to keep you focused on the key points, and the structure of the talk. Showing these bullet points on slides
or handouts also helps the audience to follow your talk, take notes more easily, and remember the key points
afterwards.
To help with the preparation of your talk, use the following activity to check what needs to be done and to monitor
your progress.
You will also be expected to use evidence to support what you have to say in exactly the same way that this is essentialfor a written assignment. You will need to use the same research skills that you require for an essay or project, aswell as reference this evidence accurately. Check the Making the case academic guide on research skills and theAcknowledging knowledge guide for help with these aspects of your talk.You will also need to construct an argument and train of thought so that your talk hangs together with a logical shapeand makes sense to your audience. Your talk should have a clear introduction, argument with supporting evidenceand conclusion. Refer to the Hammering the prose guide on writing effectively and the Posing the question guide onplanning for advice on how to do this.How your talk will be assessedThe more detail you have about the assessment criteria used for the talk, the clearer you will be about what isexpected. For example, what proportion of the mark will be given for the style and delivery of your talk, and whatproportion for your research and content?2.1 Where to StartRemind yourself that giving a talk is not the same as writing an essay that you then read out. Simply reading aprewritten essay out aloud will sound wooden and stilted. This sort of presentation gives the audience little chanceto take notes, and ensures there is little or no eye contact between the presenter and the audience. Reading aloudfrom a script will result in poor marks for the ‘communication skills’ aspect of any marking scheme. So, writing anessay and then reading it is not an option.A talk is about communicating with a particular audience by talking to them, just as you would talk to a group offriends, but with more formality and structure. Indeed, free speech around a subject is much more interesting thananything that might be read out. It does not matter about the odd ‘um’ or ‘err’ – that is perfectly natural. As long asyou are well prepared you should be able to talk freely around the subject with confidence.That is not to say that you should not use any notes. The use of prompt cards or bullet points on PowerPoint slideshelps to keep you focused on the key points, and the structure of the talk. Showing these bullet points on slidesor handouts also helps the audience to follow your talk, take notes more easily, and remember the key pointsafterwards.To help with the preparation of your talk, use the following activity to check what needs to be done and to monitoryour progress.
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