Plant Physiology

Content
q	the talk has a descriptive title
q	the introduction includes a sentence warm-up (because most people miss the first sentence or two)
q	indicates why the work was done; the purpose is clearly stated
q	indicates how the work was done; the description of the methods was appropriate
q	indicates what was found; supporting data were presented
q	method(s) to display data are appropriate
q	describes what the work means; presents conclusions

Presentation:
q	makes eye contact with your audience
q	doesn't read the talk.
q	uses appropriate prompters (slides/overheads/notecards)
q	if used, note cards are brief, not full sentences
q	speaks slowly
q	avoids clich�s
q	avoids redundant words (i.e., three different kinds)
q	uses mostly short sentences, with scattered longer one
q	avoids distracting movements with hands, body
q	speaks loudly
q	articulates words clearly
q	puts keywords/concepts on visuals or writes on board
q	avoids the use of unnecessarily complex words
q	uses contemporary language for units and technical terms
q	speaks to the audience, not the blackboard, projector, etc.

Visual Aids:
q	avoids too much detail
q	are as simple as possible
q	are adequate to make point
q	are legible in the back of the lecture hall

Miscellaneous:
q	answers questions satisfactorily
q	has apparently practiced the talk
q	talks to us, doesn't preach at us