Summary of How to present a research PAPER as PRESENTATION🔥
Summary of "How to present a research paper as PRESENTATION🔥"
This video provides a comprehensive guide on converting a written research paper into an effective and engaging research presentation. It covers key aspects including content selection, time allocation, slide design, and delivery style, emphasizing clarity and audience engagement.
Main Ideas and Lessons
1. Purpose and Context
- research presentations are common in conferences, thesis defenses, or academic assignments.
- The presentation should focus on your research work rather than just summarizing the paper.
2. Content Selection
- Typical research paper sections: Abstract, Introduction, Materials & Methods, Results & Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgments, References.
- Exclude the Abstract in presentations since the presentation itself serves as an extended summary.
- Include: Introduction, Materials & Methods, Results & Discussion, Conclusion.
- Use discretion to select only the most important literature, methods, and results, especially when time is limited.
- Avoid including overly detailed or excessive content.
3. Time Allocation for a 20-minute Presentation (Example)
- Results & Discussion: 7–8 minutes (major focus)
- Introduction: 3–4 minutes
- Materials & Methods: 2–3 minutes
- Conclusion, Summary, Future Scope: 3–4 minutes
4. Slide Content and Visuals
- Only include graphs or images that you can fully explain within your time.
- Avoid overcrowding slides with text; use key points instead of paragraphs.
- Use high-quality graphics (photos, charts, instrument images, illustrations).
- Crop images carefully and rewrite captions yourself—do not copy figure numbers from the paper.
- Add labels on images to highlight key takeaways for the audience.
5. Slide Design Tips
- Choose simple, clean templates with good color themes.
- Prioritize visuals over text to keep slides attractive and easy to follow.
6. Presentation Delivery
- Use simple, clear, and conversational English rather than complex sentences typical in research papers.
- Retain necessary technical terms but explain them in an accessible way.
- Remember, unlike reading a paper, the audience cannot re-listen, so clarity is crucial.
- Engage the audience with a smooth and confident delivery.
7. Additional Resources
- The speaker offers courses on:
- Mastering research presentations (including PowerPoint techniques and poster design).
- Writing research papers.
- Links to these courses are provided in the video description and pinned comment.
Methodology / Instructions for Preparing a Research Presentation
- Step 1: Understand the content structure
- Exclude abstract.
- Include intro, methods, results & discussion, conclusion.
- Step 2: Allocate your time wisely
- Focus majority on results and discussion.
- Step 3: Select content carefully
- Prioritize important info.
- Omit unnecessary details.
- Step 4: Prepare slides
- Use simple templates.
- Include high-quality images and graphics.
- Crop images properly and write your own captions.
- Minimize text; use key points.
- Add labels to highlight important parts of images.
- Step 5: Practice delivery
- Use simple language.
- Explain technical terms clearly.
- Speak conversationally and confidently.
Speaker / Source
- Nial — Founder of Wi Up and the presenter of the video.
(Focuses on studying abroad, job readiness, research mastery, and communication skills.)
This summary encapsulates the key points and actionable advice from the video on how to effectively present a research paper as a presentation.
Notable Quotes
— 02:09 — « A research presentation is about you and what you have done rather than focusing on what others have achieved. »
— 03:30 — « The rule of thumb is that you should only include those things in your presentation that you have the time to explain; anything that you can't explain should be left out. »
— 05:12 — « Nobody is going to read so much text off a slide, so instead of copying paragraphs from a research paper, try to deliver your story through pictures with only the key insights and key results shared in the form of text. »
— 06:38 — « When we are listening to a research presentation we can't read lines again; we only have one chance to understand what the speaker is saying. »
— 06:59 — « In contrast to a research paper, when delivering a research presentation we use simple and easy to understand English, adopting a more conversational style so that people are able to understand us clearly. »
Category
Educational