Post on 11-Feb-2017
0RAL REPORTED
JONATHAN LALRINMAWIADepartment of Physics, MZU 2015
Introduction-
1. MEANING OF ORAL REPORT2. IMPORTANCE OF ORAL REPORT3. PREPARATION OF THE ORAL REPORT4. REPORT PLANNING5. REPORT DELIVERY6. NOTES7. REPORT AIDS8. CONCLUSION9. REFERENCES
Introduction
• Research report;– Research report is a written document or oral
presentation based on a written document.
What is an oral report?
Presentation of one’s research work in seminar, conference, workshop etc..
Importance of oral report-
1. Save time and energy.2. To assess/evaluate experienced, knowledge, skill etc.
of a learner.3. Learner can request opinions, suggestions from the
audience.4. For effective feedback from facilitators.5. For a better relationship between learner and
facilitator.6. Improvement for future oral report.
Preparation of the oral report
1. Duration for reportAn outline can be drawn based on duration of the report.Time management is the main important part in oral report.
2. The audienceBasic questions to ask about an audience are:- Why should the audience listen to your report?- Is the report match with the standard of the audience?
“ What you want to say about your topic may be much less important than what your audience wants to hear about it”
Report Planning1. Content
- Audience may lose interest if your report contain too much information.
- Key Points ; examples and illustrations for key point.
2. Structure- Most report consist of an introduction, the body and
conclusion.
3. Introduction- A good introduction attracts and focuses the attention of the
audience.- Begin a talk with question, a short story, an interesting facts
about your topic.
Report Planning
4. Body- Body of a report must be presented in a logical order.
5. Conclusions- Good conclusion reminds the audience key-points- Reinforces message
6. Questions- Questions is important to judge the interesting and
understanding level of audience.
Report Delivery
1. Voice quality2. Volume– Adjust your volume to the size of the room.– In a big room; project your voice rather than shout.
3. Speed and fluency– Don’t speak too fast or slow.– Repeat and rephrase difficult or important points.
4. Clarity– Speak Clearly.– Face the audience and hold your head up.
5. Pronunciation
Report Delivery
6. Engaging the audience7. Maintain eye contact– Speak to the audience by making eye-contact– Don’t stare or glare
8. Look confident– It is natural to feel nervous in front of the
audience– Take a deep breath, speak slowly, avoiding
unnecessary movements.
Notes
1. Speaking without notes– Looking natural, knowledgeable and confident.– Easier to get attention from audience.(If you are not an experienced speaker it is not a good idea to
speak without notes)
2. Reading from a script– Easier to manage time and content.– Without reading skill, difficult to take audience full
attention.
Notes
3. Note Cards– Headings and key points on cards or paper for reminder.– Sound natural than reading script.– Time management is difficult and it needs knowledge and
skill.
4. Overhead transparency (OHT)PowerPoint presentation is one of the popular method.– Sharing notes with audience.– Sound natural and report will seem well – organised.– Do not talk to overhead projector rather than the audience.
Report Aids
• Audio aid• Visual aid– Most common visual aid are overhead and
powerpoint– If your talk is poor no amount of fancy graphic will
save it.• Audio-visual aid
Conclusion1. Presentation in seminar, conference, workshop etc..2. Save time and energy, for assessment and evaluation of
experienced, knowledge, skill etc. of a learner, better feedback from audience.
3. Duration and audience are important in designing a report.4. Content, structure, introduction, body, conclusion and
question are important to consider in making a report.5. There are many skill in delivering a report viz. voice, body
language, method, skills etc.6. You can report orally with and without note etc.7. You can present by using different aids. Now a days all seminar
room are enhanced with ICT we can use modern technology.
References-
1) C. R. Kothari Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques (Wiley Eastern, New Delhi, 1985)
2) P. Saravanavel , Research Methodology(Kitab Mahal, Allahabad, 1987)
3) S. Rajasekar, P. Philominathan, V. Chinnathambi, Research Methodology.
4) B. S. Warrier, The Hindu, 11 May 20045) Yogesh Kumar Shingh, Fundamentals of Research
Methodology and Statistics (New Age International Publishers)
References-
6) http://www.columbia.edu/itc/seas/E3810-lab/oreport.html#Presentation
7) http://learnonline.canberra.edu.au/mod/book/view.php?id=164490&chapterid=199
8) http://www4.caes,hku.hk/epc/presentation/defoult.asp9) www.slideshare.net10) www.eHow.com11) www.equator-newnetwork.org12) http://pathway_egypt.com/subpages/downloads/
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