1. Presenting Academic Papers

2. We will talk about …. What academic papers are
Why we present academic papers
How to convert an academic paper to a presentation

3. What are academic papers?
Writing done by scholars for other scholars
Devoted to topics and questions that of interest to the academic community
Present the reader with an informed argument that will help the reader to better understand your topic
Intended for informing, arguing and meeting the expectations of the academic reader

4. Structure of an academic paper
Abstract
Introduction
Background history, literature review, methodology
Results / findings
Discussion findings
Conclusion
Works cited / references

5. Why present academic papers?
To communicate the importance of your research
To showcase your research findings and discuss them
To prompt others in the academic community to ask questions and give you feedback

6. Creating an oral presentation from an academic paper
Identify the most important parts and points
Structure your slides:
- Title
- Introduction
- Research questions
- Literature review
- Data collection methods
- Data presentation / findings
- Conclusion
Focus more on findings, not so much on theories

7. Introduction - extract important points from the introduction in your paper
Use an image to convey the main point of research
Introduction should point to research questions
Emphasize your research contributes to existing research in the field
Use the literature review to establish the importance of your work
Explain data collection methods
E.g. interviews, personal observations, questionnaires

8. Use a table / graph /chart for statistical data
For interview data, use an interview question for each theme
Show parts of findings you wish to highlight
Underscore the conclusion
Remember, as few words as possible on each slide
Use images to convey your points visually