3 MINUTE RESEARCH PROJECT (3MRP) COMPETITION

Maribeth Watwood, Dean, Graduate CollegeWendy Holliday, Head of Teaching, Learning, and Research Services, Cline LibraryBrant Short, Professor, School of CommunicationJohn Masserini, Associate Dean, Graduate College

3MRP

Training and Resources

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Funding?

Judges?FINAL COMPETITION- APRIL 6

(3:00-5:30 PM)

Applications Receivedby College

Applications Receivedby College

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3MRP WILL FOCUS ON….

• Your problem statement related to your research• The impact and the benefits and impact this research

has for the public, especially if they have helped pay for it.

• Your ability to communicate to intelligent people outside of your area of study.

• Using language that is jargon-free and understandable• Helping you in other professional arenas including job

interviews.• Having fun through it all!!!!

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WHAT NOT TO DO

• No costumes or props• No slide transitions• Avoid Muttering or “ums, “ahs,” and “ers”• No looking at the floor • Avoid sex, religion, or politics• No hands in your pockets or hypergesticulation

You’ve only got three minutes – make every second count!

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PRESENTATION SUCCESS

• Simple– “The purpose of my research is…” – Why did I start this research?

• Unexpected– Tell us something interesting about your research

• Concrete– Is there a visual metaphor to capture the essence

• Credible• Emotional

– Can you link your research to a human interest element, current issues or self-interest of the audience?

• What’s in it for me?• Oh, how sad!

– Convey passion for your work

• Story– Can you use a story to build curiosity about your research, with

• characters, • a beginning, middle, and end, and • a change/transformation

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WINNING THE 3MRP PRESENTATIONS

• Understand the target groups– Audience

• Curiosity • Understanding of WHY

– Judges• Clear thinking & communication• Respect for complexity of research• Implications of research

• Understand the task3MRP Conference/Lecture

Core idea Breadth, depth

Significance Method, Results

Lay language Scientific jargon

No Data Analysis, Data

Schema in mind Organize in PPT

• Practice, Get Feedback, Practice, Practice, Practice!• Presentation Style

– Voice: Vary tone, Pause, Project– Body: Eye Contact, Gesture and Move Intentionally

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CLINE LIBRARY RESOURCES

Research assistance from specialized research librariansAccess to videotaping and editing equipment and softwareAccess to practice roomsAssistance with single presentation slidePresentation feedback and critique from librarians – “practice audience”

You’re not in it alone!

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ORAL COMMUNICATION

• Use voice and body to transmit information– Voice

• Vary tone• Pause• Project

– Body• Eye Contact• Gestures

• Write for a non-specialist audience• Use shorter words, sentences, and paragraphs• Choose active verbs over passive verbs• Avoid jargon and acronyms• Explain unknown concepts• Think about rhythm and pacing

• Warm up your vocal cords!

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OVERCOMING PERFORMANCE ANXIETY

• Mental– Acknowledge the facts– What is your focus?– What are your fears?– Where is your perspective?

• Physical– When do you do your best?– How do you relax?– What are you putting into your body?– How are you preparing?

• Practice– Recreate the situation– Establish a routine– Record yourself and critique

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EVALUATION CRITERIA

• Communication Style– Was the topic and its significance communicated in a

language appropriate to an intelligent but non-specialist audience?

• Comprehension– Did the presentation help the audience understand the

research?

• Engagement– Did the presentation make the audience want to know

more?

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2011 UNSW THREE MINUTE THESIS WINNER – JENNY LIU

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UNSW CANBERRA 3MT – STEVEN HOBBS

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2013 QUT WINNER – MEGAN POZZI

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TIMELINES

• February 2015– Schedule time in The Studios and with Research Librarian– Practice, practice, practice– Create and Finalize Slide– Record Presentation– Attend at least ONE Practice Session

• March 2015– Practice, practice, practice– Finalize Presentation– Record Finalized Presentation

March 1 Slide DUE

March 9 – 12 Preliminary Heats

• April 2015– Practice, practice, practice

April 6 Final Presentation and Reception

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THE SLIDE

• Less is more!• Is there one image or

diagram that can help explain your project?

• Personal touches can be effective

• Title can be a question or your actual title

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• Website– http://nau.edu/3MRP

• Cline Library– Schedule an Appointment for Research Assistance – The Studios– Request Studios Assistance– Reserve Library Equipment

• Examples of Presentations– University of British Columbia– University of Melburne– University of Queensland– University of Western Australia

• Helpful Hints and Tips– Making the Most of Your 3 Minutes– Communicating Your Research in Lay Language– www.bulletproofmusician.com– www.davidleisner.com

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THE TAKEAWAY!!!

• Make every second of your 3 minutes count!!!

• Prepare, Prepare, Prepare!!!• Practice, Practice, Practice!!!

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