Physics 491
Course Materials
- Syllabus
- Seminar Schedule
- Advice to Beginning Physics Speakers by James C. Garland is a good collection of tips for a successful talk.
- What's Wrong with Those Talks? by N. David Mermin is a sarcastic look at physics presentations.
- The Cognitive Style of PowerPoint by Edward Tufte is worth reading and understanding. PowerPoint is a tool: if you use it, use it in a way that strengthens your presentation rather than letting its weaknesses limit your presentation.
- Dr. Ayars' talk on talks