Chestnut Chat: Assertion Evidence Approach to Scientific Presentations 

Chestnut Chat is a live webinar produced by The American Chestnut Foundation. This Chestnut Chat aired March 15, 2024.
As chestnut enthusiasts, we often find ourselves sharing complex information with friends, family, and strangers. The good news is that science presentations don’t have to be boring or ineffective! In this episode, Penn State’s Michael Alley will speak about a better way; the assertion-evidence approach. In this approach, a speaker builds the talk on key messages supported by visual evidence. Michael’s research has found that assertion-evidence talks are more focused and much better understood by audiences. In addition, speakers using this method (even those initially nervous about making presentations) report that using the assertion-evidence approach has given them more confidence. Join us to learn how to step up your science presentation game!