1. CREATING A RESEARCH PRESENTATION
Prof. Mark J. Grossman
PCM 315

2. Presentation Approximately 20-30 minutes.
Practice and time presentation.
Present extemporaneously from an outline (or index cards), not from verbatim text.
Avoid full coverage of the topic. Stay on point/on message.
Visual tools/enhancements can help augment your presentation. However, make sure it is not PowerPoint dependent.

3. Research Proposal Proposal to contain the following:
Topic. (The overarching subject matter)
Purpose Statement. (The specific goal of the project)
Thesis Statement. (Purpose Statement plus at least three Main Points)

4. Due Date: October 29, 2015
Students will bring two copies of their proposal which contains the following:
Topic: Overarching Theme
Purpose Statement (Hypothesis): “I want my audience to “
Thesis Statement: Purpose Statement plus your Main Points (at least three).
Students will present their proposals with their group in front of the class.

5. When you create your presentation:
Consider starting with an attention grabbing introduction:
A startling statement that previews one or more of the main points.
Create a sense of mystery.
Begin with a question or a quotation.
Continue with the main points plus sub-points.
Close with a “memorable moment” that will help the audience remember your presentation.
An appropriate quotation.
A dynamic video clip.
An short anecdote/story.

6. Presentation Day
Students must bring copies for the group members and the instructor.
Proposal.
Outline.
Works Cited/Bibliography.
Print out of graphics, visual materials, PowerPoints, etc.
All material must be typed and include your name, class name/section, and date.
Graphics must be pre-loaded onto the computer via a USB memory stick only. (No downloads.)