Slide Writing: Create Clear Slides of Your Own Research Quickly
A workshop offered by the Bonn Graduate Center
In this workshop, you will learn how to prepare and develop self-explanatory slides from your own research findings, e.g. for a conference, an internal meeting or your thesis defense.
Online Workshop
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Trainer
Markus Burger
Language
English
Location
Online
Target Group
Doctoral students
Track(s)
Research
Certificate
6 units are applicable within the Doctorate plus certificate
Description
In the theoretical part of the training, you will learn techniques for structuring complex information logically and for designing easy-to-understand slides. In the practical part, you will then apply these techniques to your very own research findings. By the end of the training, you will have produced a complete draft of your own academic presentation.
Important: This training focuses on the logic of good presentations, it does not cover the use of presentation software like PowerPoint.
Content
- Techniques for structuring complex information logically and for designing easy-to-understand slides and stories
- Applying these techniques to your own research findings and produce your own presentation
- Developing a coherent storyline of your own academic presentation
Creditable for the Micro Credential 'Communication & Impact'
Micro Credentials for doctoral students offer the opportunity to systematically add key future skills to your professional expertise. You can apply for a Micro Credential if you successfully complete at least four workshops from one area of expertise.
Feedback from Participants
"I really liked the instructor's clarity in explaining key concepts and his engagement throughtout the course. I also really appreciate that he gave us real-time feedback on the exercises. He was great." (Participant 2024)
Contact
Bonn Graduate Center
Address
Alte Sternwarte
Poppelsdorfer Allee 47
53115 Bonn
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