In the introduction to every series of Skill Sheets four levels of skill proficiency will be specified:
- Level 1: Entry level Bachelors
- Level 2: Exit level Bachelors
- Level 3: Exit level Masters
- Level 4: Postgraduate level
You should develop your research skills in every phase of your academic career (and thereafter!). The levels of skills proficiency below provide an indication of the skill proficiency you should minimally aim for.
Level 1
- Based on personal experience
- Aimed at developing your own presentation skills
- Understand the (contextual) advantages and disadvantages of oral presentations
- Physical appearance (body language and intonation) form prime aim of feedback; use of simple audiovisual means
- Feedback by teacher or tutor
- Limited ability to receive and use feedback
Level 2
- Based on your group’s research
- Aimed at effective knowledge transfer
- Understand the (contextual and content) preconditions for effective presentations
- Effective transfer of knowledge forms prime aim of feedback; increasingly sophisticated use of audio-visual means
- Feedback on presentation provided by the own group
Level 3
- Based on your own research
- Aimed at co-producing knowledge
- Ability to organise the preconditions for co-production of knowledge and interaction
- Balance between appropriate body language, content and the use of audio-visual means on the basis of a good understanding of the audience
- Self-organisation of feedback. Good ability to receive and use feedback
- Understand the criticality of preparation of the presentation, room and support equipment
Level 4
- Based on research and experience
- Aimed at constructive communication and co-producing knowledge
- Action-oriented • Flexibility in addressing various audiences
- Bargaining over the duration and content before the actual presentation to ensure that the presentation and the research is done justice
It is now time to test yourself!