Module 8 – Research Project Research Project Presentation Skills

Getting Ready  Define or describe the topic first.  Research the topic well.  Tell a story in a logical sequence.  Stick to the key concepts.  Keep sentences short.

Putting it all together…  Give all slides a title.  Don’t overload slides with too much text.  Proofread everything.  Graphics can make your key concepts clearer.  Animation can make things interesting.

Practising your Presentation  Practise your presentation with your team members beforehand.  Make a list of keywords for each slide.  Don’t memorize your text…  Think about your key ideas and your words will follow naturally.

Your Big Moment… UUse your opening to catch the interest of your audience. BBriefly introduce the topic you will present. DDescribe or outline the main ideas for your presentation.

When Speaking… KKeep your eyes on the audience... DDon’t turn your back on your audience. BBe enthusiastic and maintain good posture. SSpeak clearly and project your voice. PPause briefly before each new slide.

To finish… IIn your conclusion, summarize the main ideas of your presentation. MMention challenges / positive aspects of the project.

Answering Questions  Leave time for questions at the end.  Relax… having done your research you should be able to answer most questions as a team.  If you can’t answer a question, say you will try to find the answer.