Introduction > Presenting Science > Structuring Your Presentation

Structuring Your Presentation Your presentation should have a logical structure, so it's worth spending time on this before you start writing the content.  For example, a presentation might contain the following sections: title slide - presentation title and your name outline of the presentation introduction main section conclusion acknowledgements. If you're using acetates or PowerPoint, the most common 'mistake' presenters make is having too much information on each slide. As a general rule, bullet points should be used to remind you what your next point is and to keep the audience interested. If you fill a slide with text, you're more likely to read it word for word and your audience will switch off. Wherever possible, remember the KIS principle - Keep It Simple.  PowerPoint has many functions that can improve your presentation, but don't over-load your slides with animations.  Eye-catching presentations often detract from your 'take-home' message and the last thing you want is the audience to leave thinking 'Wow, I have no idea what Jane's presentation was all about, but weren't those photos she used funny!'

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