1. The presentation Mr Harbron Year 12 Enhancement Coordinator and EPQ Centre Coordinator

2. What we’ll be doing today. In today’s session, we will look at; The content of an EPQ presentation. The structure of a presentation. The paperwork What makes a good presentation. At the end of the session, there will be time for one-to-one support.

3. The EPQ Presentation is a compulsory part of the course. It is an opportunity to talk through your project and gain extra marks. The objective of the presentation is to give you a platform to show what you have done and how you have done it. In previous years, the presentation has allowed students to demonstrate that they have carried out work and gained skills which weren’t obvious in the written work. Why do an EPQ Presentation?

4. While some of the details still need to be worked out, your EPQ presentation should be; A short presentation of approximately 10 minutes + questions To an audience consisting of your supervisor, a small group of EPQ students and maybe one other member of staff (EPQ Coordinator or school leader). In the weeks leading up to Easter. When, where and who?

5. The presentation should not only focus on the content of your project (the ‘product’), but should ideally also cover the following: What your project is about The reasoning that underpins your Project Product Your Aims and Objectives What research has been undertaken and why A review of your performance and achievements Lessons you have learnt How your product might affect your future career/education The presentation provides candidates with an opportunity to tell the story of their project journey,from initial project choice right through to final reflections. What should it contain?

6. The answer is YES, but do you really want to? Will it add anything to your presentation? Are you comfortable using one? Are there any alternatives? Candidates may wish to use flipcharts, posters, PowerPoint (or other presentation software such as Prezi, GoAnimate, GoogleDocs, Sliderocket, Slidesnackor), short excerpts of video material to complement their presentation. In their log, candidates may discuss why they selected a particular format, why it was appropriate for their particular product, and any limitations that affected their choice. Can I use a PowerPoint?

7. No. The only evidence necessary in order to give you marks is found on two documents; Presentation record A – completed by the candidate. Presentation record B – completed by the supervisor. You will complete part A before your presentation. This is a basic outline of the thinking behind your presentation format and its content. Is my presentation filmed?

8. A good presentation is... Obviously well prepared and thoroughly rehearsed Clear and easy for a non-specialist audience to understand Sensitive to the needs and interests of the audience Engaging and stimulating Concise and clearly structured with an introduction, main section, conclusion and ‘take-home message’ Clearly argued lines of reasoning leading to a logical conclusion Well-paced, with polished, confident, clearly audible delivery Delivered in a relaxed manner, maintaining rapport and eye contact with the audience Supported by well prepared and relevant visual aids which support the presentation rather than leading it. What makes a great presentation? “Nevermind the project, check this out!”

9. Five hints for successful presentations: 1. Plan, prepare and rehearse thoroughly (although you can have notes). 2. Keep it simple. 3. Your screen is not your script; use images to support what you say. 4. You need an introduction, main section and conclusion or take-home message. 5. Engage with your audience. What makes a great presentation?

10. Any questions regarding today’s lecture? Any questions?