Research Presentation: Rhetoric, Structure and Delivery in Conference Talks & Poster Sessions (elective module)

A great scientific conference presentation or posters session does more than share data — it convinces the audience that your research matters. To make an impact, your message must be clear, convincing, and easy to follow. You´ll explore different formats for conference talks and poster presentations to balance the key elements that engage and persuade your audience:

• A logical, persuasive argument
• Your credibility as a speaker
• Memorable key messages
• Effective strategies for handling the Q&A

You will learn how to structure your talk, apply rhetorical techniques, and design slides that reinforce your message. Through hands-on practice, you will deliver short presentations, receive focussed feedback, and refine your delivery for maximum impact.

Workshop Highlights

• Crafting a clear and engaging structure to convey messages
• Creating strong openings and conclusions
• Using body language and voice to connect with your audience
• Highlighting key messages
• Designing professional slides that support your message

Preparation

Please bring a 6–8 minute talk on your current research or your Master's topic if you don’t yet have results to present.

Language

English

Target group

Doctoral candidates and scientific staff

Dates

04.06.2025, 9am - 5pm

06.06.2025, 9am - 5pm

Location:

T0.011, T-Bau, Dachauerstr. 100a

Lecturer: Tim Korver

Tim Korver is an experienced soft skills trainer who provides language and communication training for professionals in both business and academic settings. Originally from South Africa, Korver holds an MA in Applied Linguistics. His key interests lie in the rhetoric and argumentation of scientific research. He holds seminars at research institutes across the country where he also focuses on ‚Scientific writing‘ and ‚Effective argumentation‘.

Registration:

https://eveeno.com/presentation_june25