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Research II
Quarter 4 – Module 2:
Presentation of the Research
Project

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Research II –Grade 10
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Quarter 4 – Module 2: Presentation of the Research Project
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Research II
Quarter 4 – Module 2:
Presentation of the Research
Project
Introductory Message
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear learners,
can continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions, directions,
exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to understand each lesson.

Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you step-by-
step as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.

Pre-tests are provided to measure your prior knowledge on lessons in each

SLM. This will tell you if you need to proceed on completing this module or if you
need to ask your facilitator or your teacher’s assistance for better understanding of
the lesson. At the end of each module, you need to answer the post-test to self-check
your learning. Answer keys are provided for each activity and test. We trust that you
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In addition to the material in the main text, Notes to the Teacher are also
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can best help you on your home-based learning.

Please use this module with care. Do not put unnecessary marks on any part
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If you have any questions in using this SLM or any difficulty in answering the
tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator.

Thank you.
 What I Need to Know

This module was developed for the Science, Technology, and Engineering
(STE) students. It was written comprehensively to guide you on how to create visual
aids such as PowerPoint presentation and poster, prepare you for the final oral
presentation and eventually present and defend your research project in a virtual
congress. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning
situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students.
The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order
in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now
using.

The module contains:

● Lesson 1 – Presentation of the Research Project

At the end of this module, you are expected to:

1. Identify tips on preparing, delivering, and responding to questions in an oral
presentation.
2. Create visual aids such as PowerPoint presentation and poster of the research
project.
3. Conduct a mock defense of the research project.
4. Demonstrate presentation skills in a virtual congress through a research
project.
These objectives are aligned in the most essential learning competency for
week 3-8 which is present and defend the research project in a congress and
other platform. (SSP-R2S10-Q4W3-8)

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 What I Know

Directions: Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. Which of the following is not a good practice in preparing for a research

presentation?
a. Write down your entire talk to your notes.
b. Familiarize yourself with the content of your research.
c. Practice in front of a friend and ask for their feedback.
d. Create a well-designed visual aid to convey the message easily.

2. Which of the following is a helpful tip during a presentation?

a. Use inaudible and monotone voice.
b. Avoid filler words like Uh, like and you know.
c. Show lack of confidence and enthusiasm about the topic.
d. Do not engage the audience in the beginning of the presentation.

3. What is the best way to do when presenting a research in front of an audience?

a. Use inappropriate humor.
b. Show panic in your presentation.
c. Read the whole presentation line by line.
d. Establish eye contact with the audience.

4. How do effective speakers respond to questions after a research presentation?

a. Keep the answer brief and clear.
b. Frankly say that the question is bad.
c. Argue and say discriminating words to the questioner.
d. Do not listen to the question because it’s a waste of time.

5. All of the following are guidelines in creating an effective PowerPoint presentation

except:
a. selecting appropriate font size and font style.
b. using suitable graphics to enhance your presentation.
c. using complex background that competes with the message.
d. keeping your text simple and minimize the amount of text on your
slides.

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 Lesson
Presentation of the Research
1 Project

What’s In

Hello researchers! In Grade 9, you have experienced a nerve-wracking

presentation of your research proposal. You have demonstrated your presentation
skills and your wit in answering the questions of your panelists. To assess the level
of your presentation skills, answer the simple checklist below. The checklist can be
used to help you determine your strengths and weaknesses in making your research
presentations.
Self-assessment: My Presentation Skills
Directions: Read the following statements, draw a check mark (ü) in the column that
best describes your presentation skills. Kindly answer the questions as you actually
are (rather than how you think you should be). Each descriptive rating has a
corresponding point.

Calculate the total points when you are done.

15 Statements to Answer Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1. I carefully prepare simple, easy
to read visual aids that fit my
research data well.
2. I prepare notes which contain
only key words to avoid reading
from a manuscript.
3. I develop an outline of my
presentation with a clear and
logical sequence which has an
introduction, body and
conclusion.
4. I rehearse my presentation so
there is a minimum use of notes
and maximum attention to my
audience.
5. I identify the characteristics
and needs of my audience, why
they are there and what they

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already know before delivering a
presentation.
6. I am confident and relax when
I present no matter what the
audience size.
7. I pay attention to my nonverbal
behavior, such as facial
expressions and eye contact, to
make sure I stay engaged with the
audience.
8. I use examples, case studies,
stories to support my points to
make my presentation
interesting.
9. I carefully develop an
introduction that will catch the
attention of my audience and still
provide the necessary
background information.
10. I am calm and comfortable in
answering any questions or
objections from the audience.
11. I plan my answers and
practice replying to expected
questions.
12. I keep my voice modulated,
loud, and clear when giving a
presentation.
13. I make sure to dress and
groom accordingly when
delivering a presentation.
14. I prepare a strong conclusion
which summarizes why the main
points are important to the
audience and what they should
do.
15. I maintain a measured pace
and rhythm of speech and pause
for emphasis.

Let’s check the result!

Fair Presentation Skills (15 to 30 points)
Your presentations are weak. When you deliver your presentation, your
audience may feel bored. You need more practice in preparing, rehearsing and
delivering your presentations.

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Good Presentation Skills (31 to 45 points)
Your presentations are not bad and probably a typical average presenter. You
have the basic knowledge in presenting in front of an audience but still needs more
improvement.

Very Good Presentation Skills (46 to 60 points)

Your presentations are impressive. You are an effective speaker with a little
room for improvement.

Excellent Presentation Skills (61 to 75 points)

Your presentations are outstanding. You are a very effective speaker. You
know how to deliver an interesting and engaging presentations that are suited to the
audience.

What’s New

Congratulations researchers! You have completed writing your research

project. The next step is for you to deliver an oral presentation to communicate the
results of your research project. A structured, research-based presentation of your
research project is an oral presentation. It is intended to convey the outcomes of your
research study and convince evaluators and audience that your project presents
important, valid and relevant findings. Oral presentation allows the academic
community to ask questions and give valuable feedback that could strengthen your
research.
Accomplish the activity entitled Learn from the Other’s Experience. This
activity will help you to acquire some tips in presenting a research.

Learn from the Other’s Experience

Directions:
A. Interview two persons who had an experience in conducting an oral presentation.
Use social media platforms via chat or videocall, phone call or text interview to gather
information. Face to face interview is strictly not allowed.

Interview Questions:
1. What is your memorable experience of oral presentation?
2. Would you say it was successful? Why or why not?
3. How did you prepare for the oral presentation?
4. What do you like and dislike about oral presentation?
5. What would you do differently next time to improve your oral
presentations?
B. Analyze the answers of your respondents and answer the following questions.
1. What makes a good oral presentation?
2. What makes an ineffective oral presentation?

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 What is It

In science, oral presentation also known as scientific presentation relates to

the discussion that scientists make to communicate their research findings to the
scientific community: how the scientist encountered an interesting problem and
discovered a potential solution to the problem. Scientists receive different inputs,
advices, constructive criticism, and grants by making scientific presentations to
advance their research further.

Oral Presentation

Source: https://www.educationconf.org/oral-presentation/

Presenting your research project at a conference for the first time may be a
frightening task. Here are some tips that will help you in preparing, delivering and
responding to the questions when presenting a research.

Preparing for Delivering a Responding to

presentation Presentation Questions

Workflow of the Presentation

Preparing for Oral Presentation

Having adequate preparation time is the secret to an efficient oral

presentation. A presenter must consider the best way to communicate the findings
of the study to the audience. With that, a thorough preparation is necessary in order
to produce an effective presentation. Here are some tips in preparation for the oral
presentation:

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1. Know your Audience. Identify your audience by knowing who they are (age,
gender, education, economic status) and what level of information they have on the
topic (novice, general reader, specialist or expert). These will control the level of your
presentation.
2. Organize your ideas. A presentation is your story. One has to begin with an
outline and develop good transitions between parts. It needs a beginning, a middle
and an end. Organize the important points in your presentation. Emphasize the
research's significant points and real-world meaning.
3. Make notes for yourself. Prepare notes that will serve as an outline or brief
reminder of what you want to say. Make sure the text is large enough that you can
read it from a distance. Do not write out your entire talk.
4. Prepare a powerful opening. At the start of your presentation, it is important to
capture your audience's attention. There are several ways of an effective attention-
getter: it may be a question, a statement, an anecdote (humorous or not), an analogy,
a quote, an object, a screen projected image, and so on.
5. Unlock new terms early. Introduce and define new words early in the
presentation if you are using words that might be unfamiliar to the audience. It’s
incredibly hard to get the audience back on track if they get lost in unfamiliar terms.
6. Create visual aids to support your presentation. Creating visual aids such as
slide presentations and posters help you to easily and understandably convey the
message to the audience. You can choose presentation software such as Prezi, Google
slides, Microsoft PowerPoint, Canva, Visme, etc. in creating your presentations.
7. Observe your time. Time is important in an oral presentation. Make a rehearsal
and time yourself to finish your presentation based on the agreed time.
8. Practice your presentation. You will be more comfortable in front of an audience
when you rehearse prior to your presentation. There are different ways to practice
your presentations such as record yourself and listen to it critically, practice in front
of mirror or practice in front of your friends and ask them to listen your presentation
and ask for their constructive feedback.
9. Arrange a “mock defense”. Mock defense is a trial of your oral presentation. Your
friends or classmates will play the role of the panel of judges. Practice giving a
presentation using the visual aids you prepared. After your presentation, expect
questions from your friends or classmates about your research so you get used to
responding in a professional and mature manner.
10. Prepare for questions. Think of possible questions the audience may ask, and
rehearse the answers for those questions.
11. Dress smart. It is advisable to wear formal clothing during an oral presentation.
It’s also important to wear a color to stand out from your background, but not a color
that’s too distracting.
12. Finish with a bang. A good way to finish a research presentation is to present a
summary of the major points of the research. With that, the audience will be able to
recall what you’ve talked about during the entire presentation. It is also

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recommended to say thank you at the end of a presentation. You can say, “thank
you for being here today. I really appreciate that you took the time to be here and
listen to my presentation.”

Delivering the presentation

The audience will be interested in what you say before you begin your
presentation. To help keep them engaged in the presentation, use these tips:
1. Be enthusiastic. There's something exciting about your research. As a
presenter, you must express enthusiasm. The key to success is to sound enthusiastic
and cheerful, so make sure you are in the right mood before you present. Your
audience is going to sense that excitement and get more interested in your
presentation.

2. Talk confidently. You are the authority over your subject when you talk, but do
not pretend that you know anything. If you do not know the answer to a question,
admit it.

3. Use Your Voice Effectively. Use varying speeds when speaking and make good
use of your pitch and tone for emphasis. Employ body language to convey your
message more easily and secure your audience’s attention.

4. Establish eye contact with the audience. To connect with the audience, you can
make eye contact. Audiences are more engaged and feel like they are part of the
presentation when you establish an eye contact with them. As you talk, before going
on to something else, let your eyes focus on one person for several seconds.

5. Do not read the entire text from the screen. To maintain eye contact with the
audience, avoid reading from the screen. Talk to your audience, not to your slides.

6. Use a pointer only when necessary. Laser pointers are used only to highlight
something on the screen.

7. Avoid filler words. Filler words like Uh, like, and you know are signs that you are
nervous and you don't know what to say. The audience can feel uncomfortable when
you sound awkward. Speak slowly to gather your thoughts before going on. If
necessary, strive to be mindful of these fillers and avoid them. If you do not use them,
you can sound more confident and prepared.

8. Pause to emphasize. Pauses highlight important information, make evident

transitions, and allow the audience to catch up and to read new slides. For speakers,
pauses often sound much longer than to listeners.

9. Breathe and relax. In giving a presentation, it is common to feel nervous. Learn

how to transform your nervousness to create a positive flow of energy. Practice a lot
to feel more comfortable and relax on the stage.

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Responding to Questions after the Presentation
As a researcher, you are knowledgeable about the material more than anyone
else. Anticipate typical questions and prepare for them. Your audience will ask
questions about what they did not understand about your presentation. Their
questions would certainly assist you in improving your research. Here are some tips
on how to respond to questions after your presentation:

1. Listen to the question actively and acknowledge good questions.

2. If the question is not clear, tactfully ask the audience to repeat or rephrase
the question. Check if you have understood correctly.
3. Keep your answer brief and clear.
4. Answer the question mainly to the questioner. If your answer is reasonably
long, briefly make eye contact with the rest of the audience so that they feel
involved. Check that the answer is acceptable to the questioner.
5. If you do not know the answer to the question, admit it. If appropriate, you
can say that you will find out the answer and get back to them.
6. Never get drawn into an argument. You could undo all the good work you put
into your presentation. All the good work you put into your presentation could
7. Do not say that a question is bad, or that you have already addressed it.
8. Pause for a while before you respond to the question even if you know the
answer. A thoughtful pause reminds you to calm down and compose yourself
and your thoughts, especially if you feel under pressure.

Designing Visual Aids to Enhance the Oral Presentation

Visual aids such as PowerPoint slides and Posters can improve an oral
presentation. They can aid you explain information more coherently which makes
presenting easier for you. The audience also learns better and feels engaged when
the oral presentation is accompanied with appropriate visual aid.
PowerPoint Presentation Research Outline
One of the most common visual aids used in a research presentation is
PowerPoint. There is a basic outline suggested by professionals that you must follow
during the presentation of your research project.
1. Title Slide. You can write the full title of your research project. The last names
and initials of all listed authors and affiliations.

2. Introduction. You may give brief bullet points on the essential information about
the study. This section typically includes at least one of the following topics: the
rationale of the study, the statement of the problem and its significance, a careful
analysis of facts that have some bearing on the problem, review of the related
literature, scope and limitation of the study and provide a precise statement of the
hypothesis or the objectives of the study.

3. Methodology. The methodology section needs to be presented in a logical order

to facilitate understanding. It is important for you to describe the study design(s),
provide a clear description of the sample, provide information about the instruments

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used and laboratory tests, describe the procedures followed to collect data and
describe the statistical treatment of the data. You may use flowcharts in your
PowerPoint slides to present it in the more engaging way.
4. Results and Discussion. Emphasize on the most important findings of the
research. The result consists of a logical and orderly presentation of the collected
data. You should consider the appropriate way to display data by using charts,
tables, figures or graphs. In the discussion section, based on your findings, you
defend the answers to your research questions and create arguments to support your
conclusions. You need to review the results in the context of the literature and
existing knowledge about the study. Make sure that everything you discuss is
covered in the results section.

5. Conclusion. Conclusion should be consistent with study objectives/research

question. You should draw conclusions that are based upon the data, and accept or
reject the research hypothesis (if stated). The conclusion must be very meaningful
for audiences.

6. Future Recommendations. This is very important if you are going to pursue the
same topic in your further studies.

7. References. Include the references you used in doing the research paper.

8. Acknowledgements. If you need to thank supporting organizations and partners

in conducting the research as well as persons who were not identified as coauthors,
add this slide. If you would like to thank one of the co-authors, do so.

Tips on Creating PowerPoint Presentation

A well-designed PowerPoint can help deliver your message to the audience.
However, the audience may feel confused, bored, and even irritated due to poorly
designed presentations. Here are some of the tips on creating an effective PowerPoint
presentation:
1. Select the appropriate font style. Use a sans serif font such as Arial, Helvetica,
or Calibri. These fonts are easy to read on screens. Avoid very thin or decorative
fonts, especially in small sizes, that could impede readability.

2. Select the appropriate font size. The minimum font size for headers is around
20 points or larger, while the body of the slide should be 18 points or larger
depending on the size of the room. Avoid using all capital letters in the entire slide
because it’s difficult to read. Capitalize only to highlight a point – not all the time.

3. Keep the text simple and minimize the amount of text on the slides. Keep
the message direct to the point and use short sentences or bullets. Use the “7 x 7
Rule” for bullet points. One idea per line, with not more than 7 words per line and
not more than 7 lines per slide.

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4. Use suitable graphics to improve your slide. Select high quality images to
enhance your presentation. Use Graphs, tables, and charts to easily convey your
message. Use the same graphic styles throughout the presentation. Avoid adding too
many graphics to a slide. Give credit to the source of the graphics used.

5. Create an understandable label for charts and graphs. ‘Keep it simple’ and ‘less
is more’ are key phrases to take into consideration when constructing tables. Use the
header to state the main idea of the slide, and use the body of the slide to support
that idea. Use well-labeled graphs and figures to illustrate your key points. This
makes the slides more real and interesting to the audience.
6. Utilize appropriate color contrast. Use high contrast between text color and
background color. Use a light background with dark colored text or dark background
with light colored text. When using a text embedded on a photo, place a border or
cast a shadow around the text to make your font readable.

7. Make slide backgrounds subtle and keep them consistent. Slide background
or design can weaken the presentation. With that, choose a consistent template or
theme fitted to the presentation. Keep the slide background organized and clean.
Complex background that competes with the message are not advisable to use.

8. Minimize the variety of animations and transitions. Use special effects only
when they are necessary to make a point. A simple 'fade' effect is more than
appropriate for moving from slide to slide. Again, the 'less is more' expression is
applicable. Avoid noisy animation effects and flashy graphics unless they relate
directly to the slide.

9. Check the spelling and grammar. Always review the spelling and grammar of
the presentation to gain and maintain the respect of the audience.

Research Poster
In the presentation of research, posters are important. Research posters
concisely summarize the research information. Usually, the poster is a blend of a
brief text with charts, graphs, and photographs. At a conference, the researcher is
standing by the poster display while other attendees are able to come and see the
presentation and communicate with the researcher.
A good research poster provides valuable information that is readable from
about 10 feet away. The title is short and attracts attention of the audience. It has a
word count of about 300 to 800 words. The text is clear and direct to the point. It
displays an effective use of graphics, color, fonts and consistent layout. Lastly, it
includes acknowledgements, name of the researchers and institutional affiliation.

Common Layouts
Scientific posters have a title section and 2 to 5 columns of information which
are divided into sections. Typically, a poster has 4-8 sections. It is recommended to
include the Introduction, Methodology, Results and Discussion, Conclusion and

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Recommendations in all posters. Audience reads each column from top to bottom
and columns are read from left to right.

Source: https://www.makesigns.com/tutorials/scientific-poster-parts.aspx

Here are some basic layouts for a scientific poster:

Source: https://www.makesigns.com/tutorials/poster-design-layout.aspx

Tips in Designing the Poster

1. Background. The background must be a plain white or a very light gradient/

pattern that is not distracting. You should avoid pictures, busy patterns, or
distracting colors, as it will compete with your content. If you are going to use a
darker color, make sure your text is white to keep it readable.

2. Make Headings Stand Out. Section headings should be clearly defined and can
capture audience attention. To make section heading stand out, you can use colors,
boxes, bold text and lots of whitespace.

Source:https://www.makesigns.com/tutorials/images-graphs-colors.aspx

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3. Fonts and Font Size. The primary rule with fonts for your poster is to make sure
they are easy to read from a normal distance. It is advisable to use one font for titles
and headings and another for the rest of your text. The graphic below displays the
suggested font sizes that can make your poster readable from a distance of around
4 feet, but if you expect the reader to stand further apart, you can increase the sizes.

Source:https://www.makesigns.com/tutorials/poster-design-layout.aspx

4. Line Things Up. An easy way to make sure your poster looks very professional is
to keep things well-aligned. Try to fit everything to a basic grid and align each section
with another. If you have a set of charts or photos, it looks best to have them equally-
sized and distributed evenly.

5. Charts and Tables. Since there would be a lot of details on the poster, it is much
easier to keep tables and charts clear and easy to understand than an in-depth and
complicated graphic. To simplify charts and graphs, you can remove unnecessary
borders, lines, and backgrounds, highlight important values, remove unnecessary
labels and markers, and use flat styles and solid colors.

Good Chart Bad Chart

Good Table Bad Table

Enrollment Data of Maligaya National High
School,
Year 2018-2020
Grade
2018 2019 2020
Level/Year
Grade 7 421 438 508
Grade 8 306 418 423
Grade 9 314 331 394
Grade 10 292 325 321
Total 1 333 1 512 1 646

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 What’s More

Activity 1 – Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down?

Directions: Read the following statements about designing a PowerPoint
presentation. Write Thumbs Up if the statement is correct and Thumbs Down if
the statement is incorrect.

1. Use suitable graphics that are easy to understand.

2. Apply a complex background that competes with the message.
3. Use bullets or short sentences and keep it direct to the point.
4. Use well-labeled graphs and figures to illustrate your key points.
5. Poor quality images must be used to enhance your presentation.
6. Use too many images or shapes that are not related to the subject.
7. Use all capital letters in every slide of the PowerPoint presentation.
8. Slides with light background with dark colored text are easy to read.
9. San serif font styles such as Calibri and Arial are difficult to read on screen.
10.Use flashy graphics and noisy animation effects which are not related to the
slide.

Assessment 1: Let’s Design your PowerPoint Presentation!

Directions: Read and follow the mechanics in creating your PowerPoint Presentation
of your research project.

Mechanics:
1. The number of slides for the following parts must be observed:
• Title Slide – 1 slide
• Introduction – 2-3 slides
• Methodology – 2-3 slides
• Results and Discussion– 2-4 slides
• Conclusions and Recommendations – 1-2 slides
• References – 1-2 slides
• Acknowledgements – 1 slide
2. You will be given one week to accomplish your PowerPoint Presentation.
3. An Electronic copy of the PowerPoint Presentation must be emailed or send via
messenger to the research teacher.
4. Your output will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

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 4 3 2 1
Category Outstanding Good Fair Poor

1. Content - All content Most of the The content is Content is

Accuracy throughout content is generally typically
(points x 2) the accurate but accurate, but confusing or
presentation is there is one piece contains
accurate. one piece of of information more than one
There are no information is clearly factual
factual errors. that might inaccurate. error.
be inaccurate.
2. Sequencing Information is Most Some There is no
of Information organized in a information is information is clear plan for
(points x 2) clear, logical organized in a logically the
way. It is easy clear, logical sequenced. An organization of
to anticipate way. One slide occasional information.
the type of or item of slide or item of
material that information information
might be on seems out of seems out of
the next slide. place. place.
3. Originality Presentation Presentation Presentation Presentation
shows shows some shows an has no
considerable originality and attempt at originality
originality and inventiveness. originality and people's ideas
inventiveness. The content inventiveness and/or
The content and ideas are on 1-2 slides. graphics and
and ideas are presented in an shows very
presented in a interesting little attempt
unique and way. at original
interesting thought.
way.
4. Background Background Background Background
Background does not does not does not competes with
compete with compete with compete with the text of the
the text of the text of the the text presentation.
presentation presentation. presentation. Background is
and is very Background is Background is not
appropriate to appropriate to not appropriate to
the nature of the nature of appropriate to the nature of
research. research but the nature of research.
could have research
been better.
5. Use of All graphics Most graphics Some graphics Some graphics
Graphics are attractive are attractive are attractive are
(size and and they but they do not unattractive
colours) and support the seem to and they do
support the theme/content support the not seem to
theme/content of the theme/content support the
of the presentation. of the theme/content
presentation. presentation. of the
presentation.

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6. Use of The Most parts of The The
Bullets presentation the presentation presentation
consists of presentation consists of consists of
“bullet points” consist of sentences that paragraphs
that serve as “bullet points” the students the student
“prompts” for that serve as read during reads during
the student. “prompts” for the the
the student. presentation. presentation.

7. Text - Font Font formats Font formats

Font Font
Choice & (e.g., have been formatting has formatting
Formatting color, bold, carefully been carefully makes it
italic) have planned to planned very difficult to
been carefully enhance to complement read the
planned readability. the material.
to enhance content. It may
readability be a
and content. little hard to
read.
8. Spelling Presentation Presentation Presentation Presentation
and Grammar has no has 1-2 has 3-4 has 5
misspellings or misspellings, misspellings misspellings
grammatical but no and some and
errors. grammatical grammatical grammatical
errors. errors errors.
Source:
http://www.lcoe.org/documents/Events/Literature%20Jamboree/Lit%20Jam%2019/Power%20Point%
20Rubric.pdf

Activity 2 – Questions, I’m ready!

Directions: Read and answer the possible questions that the panelists might ask after
you deliver your research presentation. Your research project is your basis in
answering the following questions:

Introduction
1. What is your research about?
2. What is the significance of your study?
3. What motivated you to pursue your study?
4. What problem do you want to solve?
5. Why is the problem you have undertaken worth studying?

Methodology
6. What are the variables in your research?
7. What method did you utilize?
8. Why did you choose this method?
9. What sampling technique did you use in your study?
10. What methodological limitations did you experience?

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Results and Discussion
11. What are the research project’s key findings?
12. How would you relate your findings to existing theories on the study?
13. What would you change if you were to conduct the study again?

Recommendations
14. What are your recommendations in light of your findings?
15. Based on your findings, what areas will you suggest for future research?

Assessment 2: It’s Mock Defense Time!

Directions: Read and follow the mechanics in conducting a mock defense.

Mechanics:
1. Submit a hard copy and an electronic copy of your research manuscript at least
one week prior to mock defense.
2. Prepare a PowerPoint presentation about the research study.
3. Create a script of your presentation. You must begin with an outline and develop
good transitions between parts. Organize your thoughts to have a smooth flow of
the presentation. You may include a beginning, a middle and an end.

For Virtual Mock defense

4. Your research teacher will assign one group to listen to the presentation. The
research teacher will provide a softcopy of your manuscript to the assigned group
to read in advance and prepare questions.
5. The assigned group will play the role of panel of judges. After the presentation,
they will ask questions about your research project. Respond to the questions in
a professional and mature manner.
6. Your research teacher will listen to the presentation and can ask questions in
preparation for your final defense.
7. Each group will be given 10 minutes for their PowerPoint presentation and another
10 minutes for question and answer with the panel of judges. A warning will be
given after 8 minutes during the presentation and 8 minutes during the question
and answer. A final bell will sound once time is up.
8. The research adviser will provide the link for the mock defense and the schedule.
Alternative Mode of Mock defense: Face-to-face Mock defense with family
members. This is only applicable for those students who don’t have internet access
at home.
9. Two or three family members will play the role of panel of judges. After the
presentation, they will ask questions about your research project. Respond to the
questions in a professional and mature manner.
10. Record your mock defense (virtual or face-to-face). Watch the recorded video of
the mock defense to determine the areas for improvement such as your gestures,
the length and pacing of the presentation, etc.
12. Students will be evaluated by the assigned group or the family members based
on the following criteria:

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 Criteria / Category Percentage
I. Originality and Creativity 20%
Timeliness and uniqueness of ideas
II. Organization (Logical presentation of ideas) 20%
Objectives/goals are clearly stated.
Methods are appropriate for achieving goals.
Results are clearly presented.
Thoughts and ideas flow in a logical manner.
Results accomplish the purposes of the project.
III. Presentation (Oral presentation and delivery) 20%
Demonstrate good body posture
Keep good eye contact with audience
Good diction; good articulation
IV. Knowledge of Material 20%
Exhibits knowledge of subject matter
Answers questions with confidence
V. Neatness (Neatness of charts and graphs) 10%
Neat slides and/or transparencies,
Visual materials are easy to read.
VI. Overall Presentation 10%
Total 100%
Source: https://www.tnstate.edu/researchsymposium/documents/evaluation_of_presentations.pdf

Activity 3. Reflection Time!

Direction: Read and answer the following questions.

1. Do you think your mock defense was successful? Why?

2. What are your strengths and weaknesses in your mock defense?
3. Based from the feedback, what do you need to improve when delivering an
oral presentation?
4. What do you plan/action you need to do to overcome your weak points?

Assessment 3. Let’s Design Your Research Poster!

Direction: Read and follow the mechanics in creating your research poster.

Mechanics:
1. Design a poster of the research project.
2. Students will layout their research project on a 30 inches (width) x 40 inches
(length) portrait tarpaulin poster.

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3. The poster should include the following parts:
• Research title
• Abstract
• Introduction (Hypothesis and Significance)
• Methods (Materials and procedures)
• Results and Discussion
• Conclusions
• Recommendations
• References

4. You can use Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Canva, Corel, and other
open-source alternatives such as Inkscape and Gimp in creating your poster.
5. Electronic copy of posters must be emailed to the research teacher. You can
submit a pdf copy of the poster via messenger.

Appearance 1 2 3 4 5
Strong Agree Neutral Agree Strongly
disagree Agree
1. Display attracts viewer’s
attention.
2. Words are easy to read from an
appropriate distance (3-5 feet).
3. Poster is well organized and
easy to follow.
4. Graphics and other visuals
enhance presentation.
5. The poster is neat and
appealing to look at.
Content
6. Content is clear and easy to
understand.
7. The question being addressed is
stated clearly.
8. Use suitable table, charts,
figures and pictures
9. There is enough details about
methods to understand the
results.
10. Poster is free of unnecessary
detail.
11. Conclusions are stated clearly.
12. Conclusions are supported by
results.
Source: https://www.cbe.ncsu.edu/bullard/senior-design/grading-rubric-for-poster-session/

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 What I Have Learned

Let us check if you already understand our lesson about the presentation of
research project.

Now, I Know!
Direction: Read and answer the following questions.
1. Why do we need to prepare for a research presentation?
2. What are the different ways to rehearse a presentation?
3. What makes an effective oral presentation?
4. What are the purposes of visual aids in an oral presentation?
5. How do effective speakers respond to questions after the presentation?

Let’s Help!
Directions: Read the scenario, and enumerate some tips for oral presentation.
Martin, a grade 10 student is about to participate in a virtual school-based
research congress. He has been tasked to compete and present his research project
in front of a panel of judges. He is very anxious for his presentation. He is bombarded
with many tasks and does not know what to do. He needs your help. He is asking
you to give him valuable tips about preparing, delivering and responding to questions
that might be helpful for his oral presentation. Complete the graphic organizer below
to help Martin.

Tips for Oral Presentation

Preparing for oral Delivering your Responding to

presentation, you presentation, you questions, you
must: must: must.
1. 1. 1.
2. 2. 2.
3. 3. 3.
4. 4. 4.
5. 5. 5.

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 What I Can Do

It’s your time to shine! Virtual Congress of the Research Project.

Direction: Read and follow the mechanics in the presentation of your research
project.

Mechanics:
1. Submit 4 hard copies and an electronic copy of your research manuscript at least
one week prior to final defense.
2. Prepare a PowerPoint presentation about the research study.
3. Your research teacher will invite three research experts outside your school as
your panel of judges.
4. Each group will be given 10 minutes for their PowerPoint presentation and another
10 minutes for question and answer with the panel of judges. A warning will be
given after 8 minutes during the presentation and 8 minutes during the question
and answer. A final bell will sound once time is up.
5. The research adviser will provide the link for the oral defense and the schedule for
the virtual oral presentation.

Take note: Face-to-face oral presentation will only be allowed if the Inter-Agency
Task Force for the Management of Emerging Diseases (IATF), Department of Health
(DOH) and Department of Education (DepEd) permitted it. For face-to-face oral
presentation, the adviser will provide the schedule and the venue of the activity.
The school should strictly follow the guidelines on the required health standards
in basic education offices and schools (DepEd Order No. 014 s. 2020) to ensure
the protection of the health, safety and well-being of learners, teachers and school
personnel.

6. Student will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

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 Criteria Percentage
I. Science Thought and Engineering Goals 30%
1. Scientific Thought
a. Brief and clear statement of the problem
b. Well defined procedure
2. Engineering Goals
a. Clear and relevant objective/s
b. Economically feasible solutions
3. Potential Contribution/ practical value

II. Creative, Resourcefulness and inventiveness 30%

a. Creative ability in presenting the problem/ in the approach to
solve the problem
b. Innovative design / new idea shown
c. Intelligence and imagination in finding ways / means to
undertake the project

III. Thoroughness 15%

a. Familiarity with scientific literature in the relative field
b. Awareness of other approaches or theories
c. Appropriateness of methodology

IV. Research Skill 15%

a. Use of laboratory equipment/ innovative resources
b. Appropriate, orderly and effective presentation of data

V. Oral Presentation Skills 10%

a. Clear and thorough discussion of the project
b. Clarity and conciseness of explanation pertaining to
important aspects of the research project
c. Presentation aided by AV materials
d. Over-all personality (self-confidence, enthusiasm)

Source: DepEd Division of Angeles City: Division Memorandum No. 210 s. 2015

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 Assessment

Directions: Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. What makes a good oral presentation?

a. The content is ambiguously presented.
b. There is utilization of ineffective visuals.
c. The speaker keeps the audience engaged.
d. The audience shows a lack of interest in the topic.

2. Which of the following is not a purpose of scientific presentation?

a. It is done only for fun.
b. To convey the outcomes of the research study.
c. Persuade the audience that the project offers important findings.
d. Allow the audience to ask questions and give valuable feedback that could
further and strengthen your research.

3. Which is not a good way to rehearse your presentation?

a. Use the visual aids during rehearsal.
b. Record yourself and don’t listen to it.
c. Stand in front of a mirror and deliver your presentation.
d. Ask your friends to listen to your presentation and ask for constructive
feedback.

4. How do speakers prepare for their presentation?

a. Prepare a powerful opening to capture your audience's attention.
b. Create well-designed visual aids to easily convey the message to the
audience.
c. Develop an outline and organize important points in their presentation.
d. All of the above.

5. Why do we need to use Sans serif fonts in our PowerPoint presentation?

a. Because they can impede readability.
b. Because they are easy to read on screen.
c. Because they are very thin and difficult to read on screen.
d. Because they have decorative fonts and can attract an audience.

6. Which of the following is correct in creating a PowerPoint presentation?

a. Use a light background with light colored text.
b. Use all capital letters in the entire presentation.
c. Select high quality images to enhance presentation.
d. Apply background that competes with the message of the presentation.

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7. Which of the following must be avoided in giving a presentation?
a. Breathe and relax.
b. Speak loudly, slowly and clearly
c. Being direct and keeping to the point
d. Letting your emotions govern your reactions

8. What must be the volume of the voice when presenting?

a. Shout as loud as you can make.
b. Voiceless to make the room solemn.
c. Loud enough that the audience can hear clearly.
d. Very quiet voice so the audience has to pay attention to you.

9. What will you do if you do not know the answer to the question of the audience?
a. Ignore the question and proceed to the next question.
b. Inform the audience that the question is nonsense.
c. Look at the audience, raise your eyebrow and do not answer the question.
d. Admit that you do not know the answer and you will find out the answer
and get back to them.

10. The following are ways on how to handle questions after the presentation except:
a. listening to the question actively.
b. acknowledging a good question.
c. keeping the answer brief and clear.
d. arguing with the questioner.

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 Additional Activities

Learn from the Professionals!

The best way to improve our presentation skills is to see examples of how it’s
done right. Look for one scientific presentation online and watch it through a critical
lens. After watching the presentation, answer the following questions:

Title of the Scientific Presentation: _____________________________________________

Speaker: _____________________________________________________________________
Uniform Resource Locator (URL) of the Presentation: _____________________________

Guide Questions:
a. How will you describe the speaker’s delivery of the presentation?
b. What makes the presentation effective?
c. How does visual aids enhance the presentation?

Take note!
You can also search for other local or international congress and submit
a copy of your manuscript.

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What I Know What’s More What I Have Learned
1. a Activity 2 Answers may vary
2. b Answers may vary
3. d
4. a
5. c
Assessment 2
Answers may vary
What’s In
Answers may vary.
Activity 3
Answers may vary
Assessment
What’s More
Activity 1 1. c
1. Thumbs up 2. a
2. Thumbs down 3. b
3. Thumbs up Assessment 3 4. d
4. Thumbs up Answers may vary 5. b
5. Thumbs down 6. c
6. Thumbs down 7. d
7. Thumbs down 8. c
8. Thumbs up 9. d
9. Thumbs down 10. d
What I Can Do
10. Thumbs down
Answers may vary
Additional Activities
Assessment 1 Answers may vary
Answers may vary
Answer Key
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