Presenting your research content, structure and technique

getting content right Similar to an essay Similar to an essay –adequate & appropriate research –indicate range of evidence –evaluate your sources –Referencing and bibliography Different from an essay Different from an essay –A few key points –engages directly with audience Simplicity & coherence Simplicity & coherence –Approx ten OHTs. for 15 mins. –Build around the main idea

structuring the content taking the audience through it taking the audience through it –beginnings to middle to end –Provide context –Signposting –Link to key issues using visual aids using visual aids –Reinforcement –Tables, charts, graphs –conveying information –Present key issue for debate –recording points made in analysis and evaluation stage

visual aids - techniques & tips Plan their use Plan their use Put information into own words Put information into own words Allow for time to read the overhead Allow for time to read the overhead Use charts & figures Use charts & figures Use readable font sizes Use readable font sizes Use handouts for detailed information Use handouts for detailed information Check the aids are set up correctly Check the aids are set up correctly Have spares on hand Have spares on hand

visual aids - techniques & tips Dont be too fussy in presentation Keep it simple

talking - techniques & tips notes notes –legibility –cards talk to create paragraphs talk to create paragraphs –speed –pitch & tone –rhetorical questions –pauses –Engage with the audience

question time preparation preparation checking the question checking the question honesty honesty directness directness watch the audience watch the audience

putting it all together assigning roles assigning roles simplicity simplicity clarity clarity confidence confidence

Pre-presentation checklist Identify aims Identify aims Identify audience Identify audience Identify time allowance Identify time allowance Check out the room Check out the room Decide on format and structure Decide on format and structure Decide on roles and tasks for group Decide on roles and tasks for group Prepare visual aids Prepare visual aids Prepare the delivery Prepare the delivery Prepare for the questions Prepare for the questions Calm your nerves Calm your nerves with acknowledgements to Drew, S. and Bingham, R. (1997) The Student Skills Guide (Aldershot: Gower) with acknowledgements to Drew, S. and Bingham, R. (1997) The Student Skills Guide (Aldershot: Gower)