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How to Give a Research Presentation

The purpose of a research presentation is to make a good impression, give the audience a sense of
your work, and entice them to learn more. It is NOT to tell them everything there about the subject or
present every detail of your work. The key to finding the right balance of information is to know your
audience, which will likely be a mix of experts in your field, students, and non-experts. Your
presentation should be relatable for all. Oral research presentations are typically electronic
slideshows lasting 10-15 minutes (25 slides maximum) and follow a basic formula. Be sure to check
conference-specific requirements before finalizing your presentation.

Oral Research Presentation Formula


• Introduction, Overview, Hook
o This section should consist of 1-2 slides and answer the question: “Why is this research
important?” It should discuss the broader impact of your research (e.g., the big picture)
and provide context for the listener to understand where and how your scientific data
fit into current science.
• Theoretical Framework, Research Question
o This section should describe the theoretical framework used in the study in 1 slide. The
research question should have its own slide and be limited to 1-2 sentences. The
hypothesis can be listed as a sub-bullet point.
• Background, Literature Review
o This section should consist of 2-3 slides that introduce the details of your science and
discuss pertinent prior studies. Avoid presenting information the audience already
knows. Only discuss literature with which you are directly engaging and contributing.
References should be cited on the bottom of each slide.
• Methodology, Case Selection
o This section is meant to tell readers exactly what was done in your study in 1-2 slides. It
should describe the study population (including inclusion and exclusion criteria and n-
size), and the data and sample collection methods, statistical methods, and power
calculation. Flow diagrams and photos are helpful to include.
• Results
o This should be the largest section and encompass one-third to one-half of the
presentation (4-6 slides). Results should be presented in the same order as the methods
and include a combination of summary text, tables, figures, and/or images. Every
graph should have clear titles and axis labels. Edit and format figures specifically for
your talk – do not cut and paste from grants and manuscripts. Stick to clearly presenting
the data before moving on to interpreting the results in the Discussion Section.
• Discussion, Conclusions
o This section should be 1-2 slides that briefly summarize the major findings of the
research project as they relate to the stated objective. This section should conclude
with several statements about the broader implications of these findings for patients,
the profession, and/or society. Bullet key points and elaborate on them in the
presentation.
• Acknowledgments
o Thank the people, programs, and agencies that contributed to the research.
• Questions (Include Your Name, Email, and Social Media Handles)
o This section should include your contact details, including your name, email, and social
media handles. Consider including a photo of yourself so your audience will remember
you. Presentations are about making meaningful connections – be memorable!

Questions? Contact Holly Zink, Director, Research & Programs, at [email protected].

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