Top 10

Do’s and Don’ts in

Presenting a
Research Article
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DO’S
#1: MAXIMIZE VISUAL AIDS
The visual aid must be
comprehensive.

The use of visual aids like pictures, and/or

videos
encourages the audience to read texts with
interest. [1]
1. Yunus et al, 2013
#2: MASTER THE
PRESENTATION
Prepare yourself before presenting

According to Skidmore et al. (2010), the

key to a successful presentation is
preparation. It is critical to know the
content of the presentation really well. [1]

1. Skidmore et al, 2010

#3: BRIEF &
CONCISE INFORMATION

Avoid beating around the bush too much.

Focus on delivering your message to the
audience.

Skidmore et al. (2010) advices that you

must try to ensure the audience hears
what you came to say.
#4: ENGAGE
WITH THE AUDIENCE
Approach the audience with positivity &
eagerness to present. Students prefer a
comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. [1]
Engaging the audience by asking questions

allows them to understand your

presentation better.

1. Bavdekar et al, 2017

#5: MAINTAIN
BRIEF EYE CONTACT

As a form of non-verbal communication,

eye contact allows the audience to feel
connected with the presenter and allows
them to understand the topic better. [1]

1. Zeki, 2009
#6: MODULATE YOUR VOICE
Voice modulation influences audience
engagement and the delivery of
presentations. [1]
It affects listeners’ assessments of the
speaker’s intelligence, dominance, and
attractiveness. [2]
1. Lucas & Stob, 2020; Wang et al., 2
2. Hughes et al., 2014; Leongomez et al., 2014; Fraccaro et al., 2
#7: HAVE CONFIDENCE
Developing your confidence in public
speaking
helps you become a better
communicator. [1]

Learning to be an effective speaker will

help you
be more effective in other communication 1. Raja, 2017
settings as well. [2]2. Verderber et al., 2011
#8: VERIFY INFORMATION

Fact-checking or rechecking information

is
essential to make sure that the content or
information you present is
accurate and trustworthy. [1]

1. Tambuscio & Ruffo, 2019

 #9: BE ORGANIZED
An audience is more receptive to any idea
if the information is presented in a
logical and well-organized way.

This is because it is easy to understand

and remember. [1]

1. Santoso et al., 2018

#10: BE OPEN TO
CONFLICTING RESEARCH

Discovering conflicting information means

that we have more data.
Therefore, we will be closer to the truth
even if their results are not in agreement.[1]

1. Shiffrin, Borner & Stigler, 2018

DON’TS
#1: READING
VISUAL AIDS OFTEN
-causes “sin of triple delivery” wherein
the speaker states what is already written
on the presentation medium, and also in
handouts [1]
-Redundancy effect [2]
-Reduces eye contact with the audience [2]

1. Parker, 2001
2. Skidmore et al., 2010
#2: UNNECESSARY
MOVEMENTS
A presenter should stand straight but
relaxed,
and avoid any distracting movements.
A natural and friendly expression
helps build an environment in which
the presenter and audience can easily
understand each other well. [1]
1. Skidmore et al., 2010
#3: FILLER WORDS
-“causes temporary disruption in the
flow of speech” [1]
-Results to delivering unnecessary
word or sound [1]
-Reduces the speaker’s credibility [1]

1. Mancuso, 2014
#4: STRAY FROM
THE MAIN TOPIC
Reliable sources refrain from information
that
strays from the main topic. [1]
The information you present should be
related to the purpose of the paper.

1. Horkoff, 2015.
 #5: UNPREPAREDNESS
Presenters should not show an
audience that they are unprepared.

The flow of the speech outcome is

predestined by the preparation. The
speech preparation reflects the speaker’s
credibility. [1]

1. Nikitina, 2011
 #6: INFORMAL LANGUAGE
When slang, profanity, and language from
popular culture are used, the audience
might:
-not understand them
-judge the presenter
-have negative prejudices about "the
kind of people" that use such language [1]
1. Ramsey, 2011
#7: PERSONAL
ASSUMPTIONS
The presentation has to be based on
evidence.
Any assumptions not backed by proof are
simply personal conclusions that
may or may not be accurate. [1]

The hallmark of scientific research is that

there is evidence to support a claim. [1]
1. Spielman et al., 2018
#8: LOSING
TRACK OF TIME
A lot of presenters spend a
disproportionate amount of time
discussing other sections—for as long
as 12 minutes in a 15-minute presentation.
[1]

Speakers should be able to present the

findings and other relevant information
within the allotted time.
1. Skidmore et al, 2010
#9: SPEAKING TOO
FAST, OR TOO SLOW
By speaking too fast, the audience might not
understand the presenter. By speaking too
slow, the audience might get bored or lose
interest on the presentation.
A presenter should speak in a natural
conversational voice. The pace should be
slow enough for the audience to take in
information. [1]
1. Collins, 2004
#10: PRESENTING
IN A GLOOMY MANNER
Collins (2004) stated that the right amount of
humor can:
-build rapport with the audience
-set a climate conducive to learning
-keep the audience interested

As a general rule, jokes should be told only

when they relate to a point or serve to break up
sections.
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