Presentation Preparation AESS and Economics

What is the first stage in the presentation

• Introduction

• Theoretical Background

• Application of your research/data to the research question.

• Conclusion

In the introduction, you MUST give definitions for ALL key terms from your research question.

• True

• False: However, where key definitions are required these should be given as soon as possible (i.e. the introduction).

When giving definitions for specialised vocabulary in the introduction section, it is important to use academic sources like journal articles and specialist textbooks, rather than general English dictionaries.

• True

• False

Your presentation is based on a specific _______or issue. In the introduction, describe the _______ to your audience, so they can understand why your presentation aims to answer the question you are asking. Doing this will also help show your audience the wider context of your work and the value of your study.

In the introduction, you must also tell the audience what the aim and hypothesis are. What is the difference between an aim and a hypothesis?

• An aim is a general statement of what you hope to achieve, while a hypothesis is a specific, testable prediction.

• An aim and a hypothesis are the same thing.

What is the second stage in the presentation?

• Theoretical Background

• Application of your research/data to the research question.

• Conclusion

In the theoretical background section, you need to explain the specific economic theories, laws, or concepts that will help you answer the research question.

• True

• False

When explaining economic theories to your audience in the theoretical background section, you should make it as complicated as possible.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Your audience includes non-specialists (e.g. your AESS teacher) so you need to make it easy for them to understand!

You should not use graphs and tables when providing a theoretical background.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

You should : These are often very useful and important to assist in explaining economic theories/concepts. Tip: Use full screen so that these are clear and easy for your audience to read – and remember to reference on the slide and on the final references list!

What three key things should you consider when presenting the theoretical background?

• Clarity, Relevance, and Depth

• Speed, Volume, and Tone

• Color, Font, and Size

• Location, Time, and Weather