How to present research project
- 1. W I L L I A M P . M E T H E N Y , P H D O F F I C E O F M E D I C A L E D U C A T I O N , R E S E A R C H A N D D E V E L O P M E N T O M E R A D G S M How to Present Your Research Project on Friday
- 2. Requirements Must be presented in PowerPoint 1st Slide is title slide 2nd slide is a 250 word structured abstract Abstract must use the following headings Title and Author(s) Objectives Methods Results Conclusions
- 3. Ingredients of the Abstract Title: 10-12 words that capture the relevance and essence of research Objective: Purpose of your research – hypothesis, outline problem, concept or question Methods: Study design, sampling techniques, power analysis, data collection procedures, data analysis technique, IRB approval Results: Expected results and how they answer the research question, address limitations Conclusion: How evidence supports purpose, and implications for future research
- 4. Preparing for Friday 10 minute presentation Rehearse and rehearse some more Present to mentor or program director Focus mainly on the methods section We’ll want to hear specifics about: Research design (why you chose it) Anticipated effect size and power analysis Sample selected (inclusion, exclusion) Data collection techniques Coding for variables Statistical techniques used
- 5. Preparing for Friday (cont.) Present the results State how you will present your findings Depict Table 1 Depict Table 2 State how your findings support your hypothesis Identify the statistical test that will demonstrate the effect you expect to find Interpret the results of the statistical test
- 6. Conclusions How your study contributes to the research Strengths and limitations of the study (anticipate design problems, sample size problems, possible sources of bias, confounding, internal and external validity)
- 7. And Finally…. Be grateful you finished this project Congratulate yourself for completing the course Treat yourself to something fun over the weekend