9. Presentation
The use of literature in a presentation (of 10 minutes):
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First, briefly introduce your case study and then discuss the contents of the texts and theories, so that you can select what is important for your research in a logical manner. The object gives direction, so start with that as well.
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Then, in one or two minutes indicate what central issues of the text are. Zoom in on the elements that are important to you, that you are really going to pursue in your research, or that you find interesting.
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Limit the summary of literature to about 10%-20% of your presentation, so that the largest part is about the application of that literature to your case study.
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When you discuss the content of a text, it can be good to add a personal note by commenting on what you personally thought of the text. Then it becomes more of an application or interpretation of the text instead of a mere summary.
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When you use quotes from texts, never just project them on a screen and not comment on it or use it in some way. In any case, read them out entirely and explain in your own words: what does it really mean? Do you agree? Is it an example of something you just explained?
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Avoid really long quotes and don't put too much text on a slide.
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General tips for presentations:
See the first year tips on presentations: Year 1, The Presentation.
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Use font size 16, 18 or 20 for readability.
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A biography of the artist is not needed in a presentation of only 10 minutes. When you provide biographical information, it is important that it contributes to the research or the presentation.
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Give your presentation a title, just as you would a paper. A title is the umbrella to the content of your presentation, it gives readers direction and it entices your public.
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In your PowerPoint-presentation always include the artwork from slide to slide when your argument involves the artwork, even if it is just a tiny image, so that it remains clear your audience what you are referring to.
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Think of a more interesting conclusion of your presentation than "well that was it".
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