MAKING AN ORAL PRESENTATION Introduction should describe topic, logic for study, and identify hypothesis and prediction Describe important points about method: –Type of research method –Number and type of participants –Measurement of variables
Describe planned statistics. Identify specific results that would and would not support the hypothesis. Discuss limitations. Relate to other research. Make suggestions.
TIPS FOR DOING WELL Practice! Speak slowly and clearly. Vary your intonation. Make eye contact (or pretend to). Don’t read! Don’t memorize the whole thing! Keep it simple.
VISUAL AIDS They help! Make them easy to read - large dark print and artwork. Practice using them.
DEALING WITH ANXIETY Practice multiple times. Make eye contact with a friendly face. Use visual aids.