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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