Research Presentation – In the face of failure: Why do some of us give up while others persevere?

Research Presentation – In the face of failure: Why do some of us give up while others persevere?

Collectively, you must find peer-reviewed research articles related to your chosen research topic and summarize your findings in a presentation.

If you are not familiar with finding peer-reviewed articles, PsycINFO and Academic Search Complete (Ebsco) are two of my favorite databases. Once you have chosen your research topic for class, you will receive more tips from me regarding the specific of keywords you could use when beginning your search.

Presentations will be capped at 20 minutes; there is no minimum time. In interest of managing your time wisely, I recommend choosing to focus on two or three select articles for your presentation. What about non peer-reviewed information? You can still reference any other research that you read/found as it pertains to the discussion that unfolds, but emphasis should be on peer-reviewed sources (because they have been expertly vetted for accuracy).

You can use PowerPoint; so, you’ll be able to include any photos or other exhibits (video clips, sound bites, etc.) to vividly support your insights. You can also conduct any class activities to further engage your audience