Department of Social & Policy Sciences, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
SP50126 Making a research presentation |
| Credits: 3 |
| Level: Masters |
| Semester: 2 |
| Assessment: OR 100% |
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Aims & Learning Objectives: Aims: Preparation and execution of an oral presentation for postgraduates aimed at developing understanding of how to: * prepare information on various stages of the execution of a social science research project to an audience of peers and academic supervisors * communicate effectively and succinctly theories, evidence and arguments through oral presentation and use of audio-visual aids * respond effectively to potentially critical questions from an audience of fellow academics * select and use appropriate technological aids for presentations. Learning Objectives: By the completion of the presentation and the receipt of an assessment by supervisors the students should have: Knowledge and understanding of * the constraints of time and materials under which presentations are made * the organisation and delivery of an oral presentation * the importance of selecting methods of presenting data and other information that are appropriate to the cases researched and the level of understanding of the audience * the structuring of an oral presentation and the balances between spoken communication and use of audio-visual * dealing with oral questions in a clear and concise fashion. Intellectual skills * Ability to recognise, select and prepare the key points of a research project or findings for communication to an audience * Ability to summarise complex written information into an understandable oral form * Ability to respond to questions in an informative fashion. Professional practice skills * Skills for recognising and selecting material suitable for audio or visual communication using appropriate technologies such as OHP transparancies or Powerpoint. * General skills for communicating specialised and abstract information to an unknowedgeable audience * Awareness of the practical tasks needed to deliver information orally within the limits of time and the scope of the media of presentation. Content: Competencies in summary and explanation of research process and findings; principles of effective presentation; use of presentational aids. |