The following guidelines, for both oral presentations and poster presentations, have been adapted from those distributed by the Program Committee of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists . These guidelines are reproduced with permission. Good slides convey the essential material of the talk, including verbal points and research results.
Slides allow the listener to both see and hear, which enhances understanding.
A paper which is read and presented without slides is difficult to understand because the style of writing differs from the style of speaking and the writing style is more difficult for the listener to understand. In a 12-minute talk, it is not possible to cite all previous work, provide detailed descriptions of methods, or include all the data obtained. A good presentation seeks to make a single point, and to make it simply, clearly, and concisely. In order to maximize the effectiveness of your oral presentation, please consider the following guidelines. Effective slides and talks make a single main point.