Category Archives: conference papers

rules for conference presentations

Posted on April 26, 2012 by

Having just returned from a conference where the presentations were a little mixed – to say the least – I was reminded of the reality that conference presentations are not the same as the conference paper. The paper is the … Continue reading →

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killing me softly, slide by powerpoint slide

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

I’m just about to head into another conference. I have to prepare my own presentations over the next few days and it’s made me think about what I loathe about powerpoint and its cousin prezi. I don’t mind a set … Continue reading →

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answering audience questions at conferences

Posted on September 3, 2011 by

As it is now conference season in Europe it seemed appropriate to focus on one of the things that less experienced presenters worry about – what to do if there are tricky questions to answer from the audience.  By and … Continue reading →

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when is a conference paper not just a paper?

Posted on July 26, 2011 by

Doctoral and early career researchers are always encouraged to present their work in conferences, and often the earlier the better. The reasons usually offered are that the conference paper offers an opportunity to communicate about your research and it allows … Continue reading →

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