Question: Researchers Presentation Outline
Prepare a 15 minute presentation that visualizes your research paper.
Introduction
First slide
Visuals
• Name of presenter
• Specific department of employment
• Emblem of department
Discuss: • Introduce yourself as an employee at your department
• Describe what your department's purpose in enough detail that your audience can understand why it is logical you were there based on your scenario
• Include your portion of the narrative
Lit review: 3-4 slides that details the background of your topic using both bulleted words AND visuals. Do not copy paste your paper.
Materials and Methods
1 Slide
• Introduces the experiment and describes the purpose
1 Slide
• Includes all materials used in the experiment
• Details the inclusion criteria for subjects
1 Slide
• Overview of the techniques used in the experiment
Results: 1 Slide
1. Visual 1
• Has a title
• Includes units of measurement
• Clearly labeling X and Y axis
2. Discuss: each data point as it is illustrated on the chart in detail
1 Slide
3. Visual 2
• Has a title
• Includes units of measurement
• Clearly labeling X and Y axis
4. Discuss: each data point as it is illustrated on the chart in detail
Conclusion: 1-3 Slides
1. Assign meaning to the data as it related to
• The lab/ field study
• Did your research support your hypothesis?
• Scientific community
• The general public
1-2 slides (1 slide for each)
2. Discuss current events and how they are related to your data
1 slide
3. Give ample history of related legislation
4. Introduce your recommended policy change. Copy paste the wording from your bill
1 slide
5. Justify your policy change by including additional benefits or compare to other places with similar policy
6. Make it clear why including this information strengthens your argument.
1 slide
• Conclude with a compelling statement that stresses the importance of action by the congress because of your obligation to the profession (Nightingale Pledge)
Be prepared to answer the following questions
• Do you believe nurses have an obligation to protect the environment or be advocates for social justice? Why?
• What would be some advantages of a more professionally diverse congress? Why?
• Do you believe health care professionals should take a more active role in policy? Why?
• How does current policy affect the health care field? Give one example.
• What role does education play in behavior change?
• Why is multidisciplinary collaboration amongst experts essential for the advancement of science and legislative reform?
• Do you believe nurses and other health care professionals are qualified to hold public office?