Instructions

1. Instructions Choose a simple, professional looking colour, theme, background image and transition between slides. Limit the content of each slide to a few plain language bullet points with a visual (such as a photo or a map) and expand while you’re presenting. Fonts should be simple and easy to read from the audience’s viewpoint. Stay away from novelty font. **Delete this slide before presenting** This PowerPoint template is designed to guide researchers who are presenting their research results to community members, policy makers and media representatives. Please fill out the template to ensure your presentation is easy to understand, interesting and provides the most valuable information to your audience.

2. Project Title (max 5 words) If community members were part of the project, encourage them to co-present

3. Repeat Project Title Project Description Use one to three short points in plain language Why was the study was done? Does this project address any community concerns? Is the project part of a program? If so, include logo

4. List three key findings, one point per bullet How do the findings relate to the audience? How do the findings relate to the health of the environment and/or community?

5. Who was involved? (include relevant affiliations) Was there community involvement? (please explain)

6. Use three bullets, one point per bullet What was the purpose of the research project? If possible, include references to the community’s questions and scientific relevance of the project

7. Where was the information gathered? • Why and how were the sites chosen? • Was the community involved in choosing sites? Identify sites of community importance.

8. How was the information gathered and analyzed (eg. methods, equipment)? • How was the community involved in collecting/analyzing data (if applicable)? • How was local and traditional knowledge included (if applicable)?

9. Use a maximum of four to five bullets, one point per bullet • Use one or two slides • What are the study results?

10. Use a second slide if you have additional findings • Use a maximum of four to five bullets • One points per bullet • Explain how the results link to traditional knowledgeONLY if you directly involved traditional knowledge holders in the process

11. Use two or three concise bullets Why are the results important to: • Community partners? • Community livelihoods? • Community concerns?

12. Use two slides • Include timelines • What are the next steps for this study and/or findings? • How will the community be involved in next steps (if applicable)?

13. How do the results inform the overall program or adaptive management strategies? • How do the results contribute to other monitoring programs and future research?

14. Are there any future meetings about the project or the findings? • Who can community members contact with questions/comments? • Where can additional information be accessed: websites, contact people, copies of reports, etc.?

15. How can the results of the project affect the way we protect/manage land and water (broadly or specifically)? • How does the project fit into other ongoing projects/programs in the area?

16. Acknowledge any community support you had for the project: time from people or organizations, logistics support, networking assistance, equipment, etc. • Give special thanks to community groups and people you worked with • List funding sources, if applicable