See these notes about how to prepare effectively for your READ 6406 Action Research Proposal Presentation to READ faculty.

1. Virtual Presentations
Tips, Tricks, and Suggestions for
READ 6406 Students Planning
Action Research Proposal Presentations

2. Step 1: PREPARE!
 Know your topic and the research about it
 Have your TYPO-FREE one-page handout
ready and turned in to Bb
 Do a “dress rehearsal” with your group
 See presentation schedule to find your group members
 Set a time to practice; meet up on the Google Hangout
link assigned to your group at that time
 Be sure the technology works
 Have each person present; share any feedback

3. Step 2: Set Up
 Dress professionally
 Turn off alarms, email notifications, cell
phones, and other distractions
 Arrange your papers/notes to eliminate
extraneous noise during the presentations
 Be sure you won’t be interrupted
 Make arrangements for children, pets, etc.

4. Step 3: Check Your
Equipment
 Set your camera so we can see you
 Avoid having windows or lights directly behind you
 Test your audio and your microphone
 Use Ethernet instead of wireless Internet to assure
strong connection
 Remember to look directly at your camera
 Put a picture of someone behind the camera if you
need a reminder that you’re speaking to actual
people!

5. Step 4: Present!
 Sign on to the Google Hangout link for your
group a few minutes before your group’s
presentation time
 Speak slowly and clearly
 Begin your presentation by introducing yourself
and your teaching/research context
 Refer the audience to your written materials
when appropriate
 Tell us about the topic you’re interested in and
the research you’re proposing!

6. Remember…
 Each person will present for the specified
time limit (usually about 10 minutes; see Module 3 commentary for details)
 READ faculty will then have time to ask you
questions and discuss your proposal with you
 These questions are meant to help you clarify
and extend your thinking.
 Take notes so you can incorporate suggestions into
your final proposal

7. We’re looking
forward to
hearing about
all you’ve been
working on.
YOU CAN
DO IT!
See you during your presentation…