PREPARATION FOR CONVENTION
· Plan to have copies of your paper available (BEA generally
recommends 20 copies) or have a list prepared for people to
sign to receive a copy of your paper
· Make sure any audio visual material is edited and text
of any presentations will be
visible to all in room
· Bring business cards
PRIOR TO SESSION
· Check in with the moderator prior to your session
· Make certain AV material is set up and that you test it
prior to beginning of
session
DURING SESSION
· Even if the moderator has introduced you, say good morning/afternoon/evening,
my name is ____ and I am a ____(title) at _____(institution).
· Marshall your thoughts on the topic and organize them in
advance.
· Make a series of bullet points that will be the outline
of your opening statement
and summation.
· Make certain to plan for time effectively and have plenty
of material to discuss.
· Speak into the microphone.
· Do not read your remarks. Make eye contact with the audience
· Be objective!
· Regardless of your relationship with other panelists, keep
personal elements out
of the discourse.
· If you disagree with a panelist, do not take him/her on
across the panel. Wait until
the time presents itself for discussion.
· Listen to other panel presentations carefully and take
notes.
· Respect other panelists and moderator.
· Don't be a session hog.
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