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Johns Hopkins University | EN.662.620

Professional Presentations

3.0

credits

Average Course Rating

(4.44)

This course is designed to help scientists and engineers improve their oral presentation skills in a practice-intensive environment. Students will learn how to hone their message, to craft presentations that address both technical and non-technical audiences, and create clear, compelling PowerPoint presentations. All presentations will be recorded for self-evaluation, and students will receive extensive instructor and peer feedback. MSEM students only. Not open to undergraduates.

Spring 2015

Professor: Julie Reiser

(4.44)

The best aspects included the relatable and effective professor, the 1-on-1 feedback sessions, and the obvious student progress made throughout the semester. Many students agreed that the method of working on different iterations of the same speech was an effective approach, and that the professor’s guidance was very helpful. Some students felt the semester course was too short and would have benefited from a full semester of work. Suggestions for improvement included having opportunities for individual presentations. Prospective students should be prepared for a significant amount of speech preparation every week and the opportunity to improve public speaking and presentation skills.