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Presenting your research. content, structure and technique. getting content right. Similar to an essay adequate & appropriate research indicate range of evidence evaluate your sources Referencing and bibliography Different from an essay A few key points engages directly with audience
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Presenting your research content, structure and technique
getting content right • Similar to an essay • adequate & appropriate research • indicate range of evidence • evaluate your sources • Referencing and bibliography • Different from an essay • A few key points • engages directly with audience • Simplicity & coherence • Approx ten OHTs . for 15 mins. • Build around the main idea
structuring the content • taking the audience through it • beginnings to middle to end • Provide context • Signposting • Link to key issues • 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 • Put information into own words • Allow for time to read the overhead • Use charts & figures • Use readable font sizes • Use handouts for detailed information • Check the aids are set up correctly • Have spares on hand
visual aids - techniques & tips Don’t be too fussy in presentation Keep it simple
talking - techniques & tips • notes • legibility • cards • talk to create ‘paragraphs’ • speed • pitch & tone • rhetorical questions • pauses • Engage with the audience
question time • preparation • checking the question • honesty • directness • watch the audience
putting it all together • assigning roles • simplicity • clarity • confidence
Pre-presentation checklist • Identify aims • Identify audience • Identify time allowance • Check out the room • Decide on format and structure • Decide on roles and tasks for group • Prepare visual aids • Prepare the delivery • Prepare for the questions • Calm your nerves • with acknowledgements to Drew, S. and Bingham, R. (1997) The Student Skills Guide(Aldershot: Gower)