Giving Good Presentations
ME 270 Spring 2016
Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design
IOWA S TATE U NIVERSITY
OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Department of
Mechanical Engineering
ME 270
Learning Outcome Objectives
1. Demonstrate effective teamwork skills
2. Create technical reports that possess
appropriate structure, grammar and tone
3. Identify the ways that social, economic, and
environmental issues (sustainability) impact or
are impacted by the activities of the designer
IOWA S TATE U NIVERSITY
OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Department of
Mechanical Engineering
Listing Resources
1. Keeping track of your research resources is
important
2. Keep an on-going list
3. Include your complete list of resources with
every assignment
IOWA S TATE U NIVERSITY
OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Department of
Mechanical Engineering
REFERENCES
(Samples of the most commonly referenced materials are provided. If in doubt, please refer to the latest
editor of the Chicago Manual of Style. DOIs should be provided whenever possible for the greatest
accuracy.
[1] Ning, X., and Lovell, M. R., 2002, "On the Sliding Friction Characteristics of Unidirectional Continuous
FRP Composites," ASME Journal of Tribology, 124(1), pp. 5-13. DOI: 10.1115/1.40224567
[2] Barnes, M., 2001, "Stresses in Solenoids," J. Appl. Phys., 48(5), pp. 2000-2008. DOI:
10.1115/1.40224567
[3] Jones, J., 2000, Contact Mechanics, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK, Chap. 6. ISBN:
978-3-16-148410-0
[4] Lee, Y., Korpela, S. A., and Horne, R. N., 1982, "Structure of Multi-Cellular Natural Convection in a
Tall Vertical Annulus," Proc. 7th International Heat Transfer Conference, U. Grigul et al., eds.,
Hemisphere, Washington, DC, 2, pp. 221-226.
[5] Hashish, M., 2000, "600 MPa Waterjet Technology Development," High Pressure Technology, PVPVol. 406, pp. 135-140.
[6] Watson, D. W., 1997, "Thermodynamic Analysis," ASME Paper No. 97-GT-288.
[7] Tung, C. Y., 1982, "Evaporative Heat Transfer in the Contact Line of a Mixture," Ph.D. thesis,
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY.
[8] Kwon, O. K., and Pletcher, R. H., 1981, "Prediction of the Incompressible Flow Over A RearwardFacing Step," Technical Report No. HTL-26, CFD-4, Iowa State Univ., Ames, IA.
[9] Smith, R., 2002, "Conformal Lubricated Contact of Cylindrical Surfaces Involved in a Non-Steady
Motion," Ph.D. thesis, http://www.cas.phys.unm.edu/rsmith/homepage.html
From: Journals_Template.doc found at: http://journaltool.asme.org/Content/AuthorResources.cfm ,
accessed Jan 20, 2015.
References Software & Services
• Easy Bib
• Citation Machine
• EndNote
– Import references automatically from library
sources
– Organizes references in folders
– Share references with other team members
– “Cite while you write” feature
– Simple and easy to set up
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OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Department of
Mechanical Engineering
Reference Slide
Setting up EndNote
http://www.myendnoteweb.com/
Options>>Download Installers>Download Windows
Run EndNotePlugins.exe>>Hit next on Installer until complete
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OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Department of
Mechanical Engineering
Reference Slide
Creating resources from library search
Click on additional services tab then “Actions.” Clicking EndNote Web will add it
directly to your account
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Mechanical Engineering
Reference Slide
References will be imported instantly
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Giving Good Presentations
• Preparation of presentation slides
• Delivery of presentation
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OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Department of
Mechanical Engineering
The Presentation
• Your slides should enhance your presentation
• They should not BE your presentation
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OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Department of
Mechanical Engineering
Presentation tips
Life After Death by PowerPoint,
~4 min.
http://youtu.be/lpvgfmEU2Ck
Killer Presentation Skills,
~7 min.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whTwjG4ZIJg
The 7 secrets of the greatest speakers in history
~18 min.
https://youtu.be/i0a61wFaF8A
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OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Department of
Mechanical Engineering
Good Presentations
Keys
– Preparation
– Organization
– Visual Aids
– Presentation Style
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OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Department of
Mechanical Engineering
Summary
Giving Good Presentations
• Take the time to prepare
• Have a strong presentation organization
• Visual aids should be
– Big, Simple, Clear, and Consistent
• Presenter should be
– Professional, Clear, and Confident
• Always Practice!!
IOWA S TATE U NIVERSITY
OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Department of
Mechanical Engineering
Resources
1.
http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~mihaib/presentation-rules.html
2.
http://www.phcris.org.au/infobytes/howto/pp_presentations.php
3.
http://www.chemistry.mcmaster.ca/~chem4d3/4d3pres.htm
4.
http://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/articles/ten_secrets_for_using_powerpoint.htm
5.
http://www.technicallyfunny.com
6.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whTwjG4ZIJg&featreu=pyv&ad=2137790359
Must have a reference page. All of the references
listed must be referenced by number in the slides
(not done here because these are general references
on giving good presentations.)
IOWA S TATE U NIVERSITY
OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Department of
Mechanical Engineering
Project Charter Presentation
Examples of the Project Charter presentations from
previous ME 270 sections can be found in on
Blackboard site under:
“Course Resources”, then under
“Past Project Examples”, then under
“Project Charter Presentation – Example”
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OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Department of
Mechanical Engineering
Last Slide
1)Remaining class question/s for
today?
2)Total Team Time
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OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Department of
Mechanical Engineering