Science conference

 Science conference

 

Science is the main characteristic feature distinguishing the present civilization from the other civilizations of the past. It is not much of exaggeration to say that we live in a world that materially and intellectually has been created by science.

Science occupies a central position in modern society. A lot of researches are carried out by scientists in different scientific fields. In order to share their experience with the society many conferences take place all over the world. Our University is not an exception, every spring a science conference is held where many students participate with their scientific reports. A good report requires a lot of preparatory work and each student should know what his script is to consist of.

There are three stages in such work: planning, script and rehearsal. The planning stage is really important, here you should determine the subject-matter of the report and its aims, then find out what the audience knows about your subject, whether it is up to date and is interesting for people. At this stage the time of your presentation, length and the format of the report including the use of demonstration material and handouts should be taken into account.

The next stage is so called script stage when you are writing the text of your report. To some extent it is possible to speak about the typical structure of the report that goes along with the typical language used. As far as the structure is concerned, usually we have three main parts in the reports; they are introduction, main body and conclusion. Each part is usually introduced by universal phrases and clichés, which accepted officially all over the world. As for the main body of the report, specialists as a rule do not have difficulty in presenting the problem they are working at.

In any case if you want to have a success you can’t do without the last rehearsal stage when you should write your presentation out full and rehearse it from the cards. It is useful to record your presentation on audiotape to check correct speech and on videotape to control your body language. All these actions help to create positive impression on the public and thus contribute to your success and to science in general. If you wish to take part in scientific activities of EKTU you are welcome to start investigating.

 

feature                                                                черта

distinguish                                                          выделять

exaggeration                                                      преувеличение

occupy                                                                занимать

research (investigating.)                                   исследование

carry out                                                             проводить

exception                                                           исключение

participate  (take part)                                        участвовать                  

script                                                                   текст, доклад

rehearsal                                                             репетиция

determine                                                           определять

subject-matter                                                     тема, предмет обсуждения

aims                                                                     цели

up to date                                                           современный, новейший

handouts                                                              раздаточный материал

to some extent                                                     в какой-то степени

go along                                                              сопровождать

as far as … is concerned                                     что касается

cliché                                                                   клише

record                                                                  записывать

impression                                                           впечатление

 

These are the procedures for the creation of the report

1. Read and translate them:

 

• Recording the presentation on audiotape.
• Planning the presentation (aim, time, place, length, form)
• Writing the presentation out in full.
• Recording the presentation on videotape.
• Producing a plan
• Writing down all your ideas.
• Choosing the best demonstration materials and handouts.
• Producing demonstration materials and handouts.
• Reading the script.
• Producing cards with the note of presentation.
• Using a marker to underline the most important ideas and facts
• Transferring the most important things into cards.
• Timing presentation to fit the available time.
• Rehearsing the whole presentation from the cards.
• Reducing the script if necessary.
• Arranging the cards

 

2) Determine the most important points.

3) Put them into a proper order.

4) Divide them into 3 groups: planning stage, script stage, rehearsal stage.

 

 These are the clichés for introducing different parts of the report

 

1) Read and translate them:

 

Right. OK. Now then. Hello! Let me introduce myself. Good morning (afternoon, evening), ladies and gentlemen (friends and colleagues, everybody)! Let’s begin(start/make a start). So. Besides, I’m here to… . I’d like to welcome you to… I represent … . My goal today is to analyze … . The report will take about 10 minutes. My name is … . Shall we begin? As you already probably know I’m … of … . It is my privilege today to be talking to professional experts in this field. Welcome to … . Can I have your attention please. If you have any questions I’ll be glad to answer them. Thank you for your attention. I’ll be developing the following problems in my report. My goal this morning is to present … . I’m going to speak for about half an hour. I work for … as … . Good. OK. The goal of my report is to inform … . You are welcome to ask questions. If you don’t understand please stop me. My report will be in three parts. Thank you for being attentive. The goal of my report is to discuss (to review, to consider) … . Feel free to ask questions. Besides, I’m going to … . If you have any questions I’ll be glad to answer them at the end of my report. Besides I would like to… . If you have any questions I’ll be happy to answer them.

 

2. Fill in the table with the given words.

 

INTRODUCTION
Opening	Signals of the start	…..
	Greetings to the audience	….
	Self-identification	…..
	Creating the positive emotional atmosphere	….
Stating the target		….
Providing an over view		…..
Stating the rules		…
BODY OF THE REPORT   …..
CONCLUSION ……