Group Work and Presentations

The library offers many services and resources to help you work effectively in groups and enhance your academic presentation skills.

Group Work

• 5 Expert Tips for Group Success
  This short video provides expert tips on how to work successfully with your group
• Working Effectively in Groups
  How to create positive group dynamics and work effectively, including setting expectations for your group, scheduling, and dealing with conflict
• Dealing with Group Conflict
  Learn strategies to deal with conflict in your project groups

Presentation Skills

Planning & Creating your Presentation

• Planning Your Presentation
  Give your presentation a strong foundation through careful planning
• Presentation Planning 101
  Learn 6 steps to plan your presentation
• Creating your Presentation Slides
  Learn principles for creating dynamic and engaging slides for your presentation
• Managing Nervousness Before Your Presentation
  This short video provides tips for reducing nervousness. Use these tips while you’re planning your presentation.

Planning & Creating your Academic Poster

• Create an Academic Poster
  This guide includes comprehensive tips for creating visually appealing posters and instructions for creating a poster with PowerPoint
• How to Create a Poster
  Use this handout to create an academic poster in PowerPoint. Find information about poster layout, use of visuals, technical tips, and advice on presenting your poster.
• Academic Poster Templates
  Use preformatted templates to create your academic poster in PowerPoint.
• Dos and Don'ts of Designing an Academic Poster
  A short video with useful tips on how to create an academic poster

Delivering Your Presentation

• Delivering an Academic Presentation
  Learn how to deliver a memorable presentation
• #Present Like a Pro
  This short video has great tips for giving a polished presentation
• Managing Nervousness During Your Presentation
  This short video has tips for helping you stay calm during your presentation
• Presenting in Unique Situations
  Tips for group presentations or presenting a poster

Dealing with Questions & Feedback

• How to Give Awesome Feedback
  Learn about different types of feedback and how to provide more helpful and actionable feedback for presentations
• The ABCs of Answering Difficult Questions in Academic Presentations
  Learn three principles to help you answer questions in your presentations

For more help with group work or presentations, check out our upcoming workshops or book an appointment.