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Post by marshwriter on Feb 28, 2012 6:15:36 GMT -5
Okay, so I actually received this news about a week and a half ago already, but it's still quite big! During January I worked on my first proposal for a paper at an academic conference later this year. After a few nail-biting weeks and much prayer, I got word that my paper was accepted!  I am so thrilled! This will be the first time I present a paper and some of the academics in my field (languages, linguistics, medieval studies, etc.) I most respect will be attending (including my study leader!). ;D That said... does anyone have any tips? The last thing I need is to be struck by stage fright and end up blathering in a corner!  Marsh  |
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Post by isabeau on Feb 28, 2012 9:01:20 GMT -5
Congratulations!!! I'd love to read your paper... I love those fields!
I don't have experience speaking at academic conferences, but I've spoken in public many times, and I imagine the basics are the same: be prepared. Will you need to prepare a powerpoint presentation, or have handouts? How much time will you have to speak?
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Post by justinjoesherman on Feb 28, 2012 9:03:48 GMT -5
I'm brand new, here, but I think I can jump in on this one...
Congratulations, Marshwriter! It is definitely a thrill to get your academic paper accepted to present!
A few years ago, I was asked to give a presentation at a national conference for pharmacy faculty. I knew that everyone in my little sub-field would be there, asking questions. So, I spent a long time thinking about things I wasn't going to say in my presentation (i.e., details of subjects that I would only glance over). I was only asked one question, but it was one of the questions that I had anticipated, so I was really happy that I had a good answer.
Anyway, my tips would be to anticipate questions and practice. Good luck! BTW - medieval studies just seem to be way cool!
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Post by j2starshine on Feb 28, 2012 17:52:02 GMT -5
Congrats!
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Post by birdnerd on Feb 28, 2012 18:49:17 GMT -5
Fabu!
I find that the best way around stage fright is to be thoroughly prepared.
... and have notes sufficient to balance with your memory.
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Post by rjj7 on Mar 1, 2012 0:21:51 GMT -5
I find that it helps if you remember that everyone in the audience is a person too. They probably suffer from similar problems and are not going to bite your head off. Nor does it matter (in an eternal sense) what they think of you. God thinks you're awesome, and with that recommendation, it doesn't matter too much what the peanut gallery thinks.
Congratulations on the great news!
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Post by beckyminor on Mar 1, 2012 21:29:42 GMT -5
Hmmm. I posted a congrats about this a day or two ago, but it seems to have been eaten... Anyway, how awesome to be recognized like this! I'm sure you will do a great job presenting.  |
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Post by marshwriter on Mar 2, 2012 5:05:32 GMT -5
Thanks for the kind words everyone! ;D I'll definitely prepare well - and keep in mind everyone in the room is only human... and in the "bigger scheme of things" stumbling over my words will not cause the world to come to an end. I haven't spoken in front of people for quite a few years and have never spoken for 20 minutes - a first time for everything, I guess. And, of course, I'll know the Anomalians are behind me ;D Thanks everyone! Marsh |
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