Tips for Report Presentation

 Before
A.
Include a variety of reputable sources in our paper. If the report
guidelines give us a number of sources to use, or a limit on how
many of a specific type of source we can use, be sure to follow those
guidelines carefully.
Goal: Make sure that the sources and report is trustworthy.

B.
Visit the library first if we’re writing a report for school. Such
sources are important and are probably closer to the topic.
Goal: During vacant time, visit the school library and look for useful
sources for the science report.

C.
Cross-reference your sources to find new material. If we come
across an article on the subject we’re researching, we can use the
sources that the author used to help us with our own report. For
instance, if we’re reading an article that mentions a previous
publication on the same subject, see if we can find that one as well.
Goal: Be open and research thoroughly

D.
Keep thorough notes as we research, including citation
information. If we find something helpful in a book, article, or another
source, write down everything we might want to remember for our
report.
Goal: Take notes and make an effort to familiarize them.
E. Practice

 During the Presentation

A. Smile at our audience. All we need is a smile. A smile will initially

catch the attention of our audience.

B. Be relax and be confident in our presentation. Stay with the

presentation and avoid straying away from the topic.

C. Make and maintain eye contact. Our eyes communicate

attitudes and emotions. They may indicate surprise or fear. They may
convey compassion or love. At times, they may betray doubt or give
evidence of grief. Do not merely look at the group as a whole.
Endeavor to look at individuals in it. Doing so will help hold the
attention of the audience and enable them to understand the report
fully.

D. Express words well and speak clearly so that they can

easily be understood by your audience. This involves (1) proper
use of the speech organs and (2) understanding of the structure of
words. Speak and read individual words clearly—with proper
enunciation, sufficient volume, and at a reasonable pace. Do not
slur expressions or run words together in such a way as to make
the meaning uncertain to your hearers. When you enunciate
carefully, others can understand what you say. Words that are clearly
spoken are likely to be taken seriously.