Scientific Research Paper Presentation (APA Style)
Students will deliver a scientific oral presentation on google slides summarizing their
research paper in no more than 10 minutes. The presentation should follow an
APA-style structure and clearly communicate the purpose, evidence, and conclusions of
the research. Slides should summarize key points and must not be read directly from the
paper.
The presentation must include the following sections:
1.​ Abstract​
○​ A brief summary of the research topic, purpose, and main findings​
○​ Presented concisely (1 slide maximum)​
2.​ Introduction​
○​ Background information on the topic​
○​ Research question or objective​
○​ Importance of the study​
3.​ Body (Data and Graphics)​
○​ Presentation of the main arguments or findings​
○​ Relevant data, figures, tables, or graphs​
○​ Clear explanation and interpretation of the data​
○​ All figures and tables must be clearly labeled and referenced​
4.​ Conclusion​
○​ Summary of key findings​
○​ Significance of the results​
○​ Possible implications or recommendations​
5.​ References​
○​ Sources cited in APA format​
○​ Listed on the final slide​
○​ In-text citations included where applicable​
Presentation Guidelines:
●​ Maximum duration: 10 minutes​
●​ Use formal scientific language​
●​ Slides should be concise and visually clear​
●​ Bullet points only (no full paragraphs)​
●​ Follow APA style for citations, figures, and references