Skill Badges

Whether you are a seasoned presenter or are considering presenting for the first time, this series is designed to answer your questions and get you started on the road to a great presentation. Participants will hear an overview of Scholar Day project categories, get advice on finding and working with a mentor, and view examples of successful, engaging presentations. This workshop is available for online and on-campus students and is highly recommended for those interested in presenting at Scholar Day.

Workshop Topics:

• Embracing the Challenge
• Grabbing Attention and Conveying Value: Presentation Abstracts
• Speak to Impress: Engaging Oral Presentations
• Sharpening your Oral Presentation Skills
• Visual Impact
• Mastering Poster Presentations
• Professional Online Presentations
• Using Video and Slide Decks in Presentations 

This series provides students with the essential skills to excel in undergraduate research at LSUA. Students will gain practical experience to apply to research projects.

Workshop Topics:

• Using Library Resources
• Finding and Evaluating Reputable Sources
• Incorporating Research and Citing Sources
• APA Formatting and citation
• MLA Formatting and Citation
• Technical Writing

The Leader for Life series encompasses two broader content areas: Getting the Job and Leading the Team. Gain an understanding of the skills you need to be successful in any career field.

Workshop Topics:

• Getting the Job: The resume
• Getting the Job: The Interview
• Getting the Job: Social Media
• Leading the Team: What’s Your Style?
• Leading the Team: The Vision
• Leading the Team: The Culture
• Leading the Team: Communication

Oral and written communication are identified as two of the top durable skills professionals need to be successful in the workplace. This series will help you become more competent and confident in your ability to successfully communicate.

• Practical Communication Skills for the Workplace
• Effective Public Speaking
• Interpersonal Communication: Building the Relationship
• Nonverbal Communication
• Mass Communication and Multimedia
• Teamwork: Making it Work