Universität Wien

200019 UE Presentation and Moderation Techniques (2021S)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 20 - Psychologie
Continuous assessment of course work
REMOTE
Moodle

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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

The seminar will be held interactively online every week. Students will perform their tasks (presentation & moderation) during these interactive online sessions. In addition, elaborate materials will be posted on Moodle. Regular contact via email and Moodle will be maintained.

  • Tuesday 09.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 16.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 23.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 13.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 20.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 27.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 04.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 11.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 18.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 01.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 08.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 15.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 22.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 29.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

- Learning presentation techniques such as speaking, rhetoric, and body language, presentation preparation and development of arguments (with the aim of effective placement and communication of key messages and scientific findings)
- Learning moderation techniques such as conducting a discussion or a debate from a neutral position, assisting communication and problem solving in a group discussion and facilitating development of arguments (with the aim of helping the participants to reach a consensus and communicate key messages)
- Learning how to give and receive feedback, and how to ask and to respond to questions effectively (with the aim of improving personal presentation style)

Assessment and permitted materials

Active participation:
- Attendance (maximum absence limit: 3 teaching units)
- Participation in discussions & exercises

Individual contribution:
- Preparation and presentation of a chosen scientific study/topic
(formats: panel discussion, interview, debate, conference contribution talk)
- Moderation (formats: panel discussion, debate, interview, focus group)
- Giving and receiving peer-feedback and topic-related questions

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

- Participation in exercises, discussions, feedback and questions rounds (50%)
- Individual presentation (25%)
- Individual moderation (25%)

60% are required for a positive assessment of the course.
1 (very good) 90-100%
2 (good) 81-89%
3 (satisfactory) 71-80%
4 (sufficient) 60-70%
5 (not sufficient) 0-59%

Examination topics

All content in the course on presentation and moderation techniques

Reading list

Primary literature:
Van Emden, J., Becker, L.M. (2004). Presentation Skills for Students. New York: Palgrave Macmillan.

Secondary literature:
- Chivers, B., Shoolbred M. (2007). A Student's Guide to Presentations: Making your Presentation Count. SAGE Publications Ltd.
- McCarthy, P., Hatcher, C. (2002). Presentation Skills: The Essential Guide for Students. SAGE Publications Ltd.
- Becker, L. (2019). Give Great Presentations. SAGE Publications Ltd.
- O'Leary, Z. (2018). Little Quick Fix: Present Your Research. SAGE Publications Ltd.
- Grieve, R. (2019). Stand Up and Be Heard: Taking the Fear Out of Public Speaking at University. SAGE Publications Ltd.
- Krueger, R. A. (1997). Moderating Focus Groups. SAGE Publications Ltd.
- Arnold, K. (2018). Powerful Panels: A Step-By-Step Guide to Moderating Lively and Informative Panel Discussions at Meetings, Conferences and Conventions. Quality Process Consultants, Inc.
- Morris, A. (2015). A Practical Introduction to In-Depth Interviewing. SAGE Publications Ltd.

Association in the course directory

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Last modified: Fr 12.05.2023 00:19