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Research I
Quarter 4 – Module 2:
Research Proposal Presentation

DIVISION OF ANGELES CITY

Science – Grade 9
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Quarter 4 – Module 2: Research Proposal Presentation
First Edition, 2021

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Research I
Quarter 4 – Module 2:
Research Proposal Presentation
Introductory Message
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear learners,
can continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions, directions,
exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to understand each lesson.
Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you step-by-
step as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.
Pre-tests are provided to measure your prior knowledge of lessons in each
SLM. This will tell you if you need to complete this module or if you need to ask your
facilitator or your teacher’s assistance for a better understanding of the lesson. At
the end of each module, you need to answer the post-test to self-check your learning.
Answer keys are provided for each activity and test. We trust that you will be honest
in using these.
In addition to the material in the main text, Notes to the Teacher are also
provided to our facilitators and parents for strategies and reminders on how they
can best help you with your home-based learning.
Please use this module with care. Do not put unnecessary marks on any part
of this SLM. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises and tests. And
read the instructions carefully before performing each task.
If you have any questions in using this SLM or any difficulty in answering the
tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator.
Thank you.
 What I Need to Know

This module was developed for the Science, Technology, and Engineering
(STE) students. It was written comprehensively to guide you on how to create a slide
deck or PowerPoint presentation and prepare you for the oral presentation and
eventually defend your research proposal. The students’ level of understanding was
considered in choosing the language and style in presenting the lesson and activities.
The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the
order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you
are now using.

Learning Objectives
At the end of the module, you are expected to:

1. familiarize with the do’s and don’ts in creating slide deck or power point
presentation;
2. create a slide deck or power point presentation; and
3. demonstrate oral presentation skills in a congress through a research
proposal defense.

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 What I Know

Directions: Read and analyze each item. Write True if the statement pertains to good
practice when presenting a research proposal both for slide deck or
PowerPoint and oral and False, if not.

1. The research proposal defense is persuading evaluators to support your

research project.
2. Slide deck presentation includes only your introduction, objectives, and
methodology and references.
3. Red font is advisable to use in the presentation because it is striking.
4. It is good to include slide numbers on your presentation starting with the
title slide.
5. Before the oral presentation, practice what will you say and anticipate
questions.
6. When presenting, you must vary your tone and maintain eye contact with
the evaluators if face to face, and your eyes should focus on the camera
of your device if presenting virtually.
7. Put everything you want to say on the slide so that you will have a guide
during presentation.
8. Dress up properly whether you will present your proposal face to face or
virtually.
9. The use of an equation is discouraged during the presentation.
10. During question and answer, if you really don’t know the answer, saying
“Interesting, I will look into that” will help.

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 Lesson Research Proposal Presentation
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Your previous module has helped you develop your research topic and
eventually write your research proposal. Let us try to recall this by doing the activity
below.

What’s In

Directions: Read each statement carefully and make a self-assessment by putting a

check mark ( ) if you have it on your research proposal and cross mark
(X) if not.
1. My working title has the variables of my study.
2. My statement of the problems and hypotheses are clearly stated and
parallel with each other.
3. The significance, scope, and limitations of my research are clearly
explained.
4. My methodology is specific, measurable, attainable, result- oriented and
time-bound.
5. Appropriate Statistical Tool and data analysis are clearly stated in my
studies.
6. I included the safety and risk assessment of my study.
7. I follow the format needed in my studies like font, font size, spacing, and
margin.
8. My paper is free from grammar and plagiarism issues.
9. I follow the referencing needed.
10. My research proposal follows the standard format.
If you put a check mark ( ) on all items, Congratulations! You are now ready
on the next journey of your research paper. If not, revisit your paper and make the
necessary revisions.

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 What’s New

Activity 1: Spot It!

Directions: Study the sample slide below. Then, write your observations.

Is the sample slide acceptable in a presentation? If you were asked to improve

it, what changes will you consider?
What makes a good slide presentation or PowerPoint presentation? Let us try
to find out by going through this module.

What is It

A research plan details the planned science fair project and must be accepted
before experiments are performed by a science fair committee. It does not provide
experimental data, but instead provides the questions you plan to answer, the
importance of questions, context details, and experimental design. Since your plan
must be accepted by a committee, have a proposal that represents your ideas as
important, doable, and unique in its approach.
The purpose of a proposal presentation is to persuade evaluators to support
your research project, convince the audience that the project is worth doing and that
you are capable of carrying it out. More so, it will counter check if your methodology
is correct and accurate. That is why your presentation, both slide and oral, must be
engaging and compelling.

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 Before going through the defense proposal, one must be ready. A slide deck
presentation and preparation for oral presentation is a must.

Creating Slide Deck or PowerPoint Presentation to enhance the Oral

Presentation

The most common aid in an oral presentation is the slide deck or power
point. In doing the presentation, you may consider the following guidelines adapted
from https://techooid.com/research-paper-presentation:

Slide Decks or Power Point Presentation Research Proposal Outline

It is a must to know what to include on your presentation. It should consist

of the Title slide, Introduction, Methodology and References. Below is the suggested
outline of the whole research proposal presentation.

1. Title slide
You can write the full title of the research proposal here and its
proponent/proponents. There shall be only one slide for this part.

2. Introduction
You may discuss the “problem” on which you wish to work on. Give a good
rationale why you want to conduct the study.

Tell your audience also about the verifiable goals and objectives; your
statement of the problems and hypotheses. It should be clear to your audience
what you're looking for. Make sure that these goals are specific, measurable,
result- oriented, and time -bound. Things that you need to remember: Focus on
the relevant information and make it concise. Do not use more than 3 slides in
the introduction. Your slide number one must start on the first slide of your
introduction.

3. Methodology
It’s about the materials and procedure or the recipe and spices of your
research work. Mention all the materials that are required to do the task. You
may use a flowchart in presenting this. Emphasis on any special equipment you
will use during your work. Include how your data will be analyzed and the
appropriate statistical tool to be used. Moreover, risk and safety must be
included. Use only 2-3 slides.

4. Bibliography and References

Include all the references you used in developing your research proposal.
Use the appropriate referencing. Consume 1-2 slides on this part

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Tips in creating the slide decks or PowerPoint presentation

A good slide deck or PowerPoint presentation will help you and your audience
to be guided in the whole presentation. Below are tips that will help you in
developing your slide deck presentation.
1. There should be 5*5 rules in each slide. I.e. there are five words in one sentence
and there should be five lines on one slide.

2. Data should be in the form of small key points or bullets. Data should not be in
paragraph form on the slide. It should be precise. Slides are not for the audience
it just hints for the presenter. The presenter should explain all terms and every
concept that is written on the slide.
3. The standard heading size is 44 while the standard text size is 32.
4. Make a link of one slide with the second slide during the presentation. For
example, tell the audience what they will listen to and see in the next slide.
5. The template of the slide deck presentation should not have shocking color. Text
color should be in contrast with template color. If somewhere in slides text color
is the same as the template audience would not be able to see what is written on
it.
6. There should be a slide number on every slide except the title slide.
7. Both slides have to be homogeneous. In the text of the entire presentation, the
presenter can use either upper case or lowercase alphabets
8. The animation should be used, but transitions should not be used.
9. There should be a table of content of the presentation on the slide next to the title
slide. By explaining this presenter should give an overview of the whole
presentation.
10. Polish your graphics. Here is a list of hints for better graphics:
a. Use large letters; no fonts smaller than 16 points.
b. Keep the graphic simple. Don't show graphs you won't need. Don't crowd the
viewgraph, don't use different fonts or type styles - it makes your slide look like
a ransom note. Make sure the graph is simple and clear. A little help from those
who have this artistic talent will be of great help.
c. Use color. Color makes the graphic stand out, and it is not that expensive
anymore. However, avoid red in the text - red is difficult to see from a distance.
Also, check your color viewgraph using the projector. Some color schemes look
fine on paper but project poorly.
d. Using cartoon to explain science will help your audience understand your
presentation better.

Oral Presentation

Preparing for Oral Presentation

1. Prepare your material carefully and logically. Tell a story. The story should
have your Introduction and Method. It becomes more interesting to the listener
if this section is "story like" rather than "textbook like".

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 2. Practice your talk. Practicing the talk is the best way to get acquainted with the
content and get the pacing of the talk right. There is no excuse for this lack of
preparation. Even better, practice in front of a small audience
3. Make notes for yourself. But do not write everything you will say. Just the key
points. Don’t worry about pausing once in a while to think. You may use your
notes if necessary
4. Know your audience. Assume your audience as experts in your topic.
5. Anticipate Questions. Write possible questions your evaluators might ask. Be
ready for them.
6. If you will be using Skype, Google Meet, or Zoom, test it in the room where
you’ll be speaking the day or two before your presentation to ensure it works as
you need it to. Check for a good internet connection. If presenting face to face,
check the venue and its available facilities and equipment so you can make
necessary adjustments, if needed.
7. Make sure you have backup files of your presentation.
8. Try not to be anxious after all of the training/practice. Bear in mind, you know
the role best. Each of your audience has been chosen for their area of expertise,
but you are the expert when it comes to your work.

Delivering the Oral Presentation

1. Dress up – People are there to hear your material, but when you dress up you
send the message that you care enough about the audience to look nice for
them. Do not wear something distracting like loud accessories and loud clothes.
In terms of color, choose dark clothes rather than light because dark colors are
more powerful. Make sure your blouse or shirt has a collar.
2. Follow a good public speaking practice. Speak loudly and clearly enough.
3. Don't bring too many ideas inside. Strong speakers would have and stick to the
material with one or two central points. The point of a discussion is to convey
scientific questions, not to show people how smart you are. Here is a useful rule
of thumb - it takes approximately 1.5-2 minutes to display each view. Finally,
presume that most of the audience may know very little about the topic and
need a simple explanation of what you're doing, not just information.
4. Avoid equations. If there is really a need to show an equation - simplify it and
talk to it very briefly.
5. Have only a few conclusion points. People can't remember more than a couple
of things from a talk especially if they are hearing many talks/presentations at
one meeting/session.
6. Talk to the audience, not to the screen. Maintain eye contact with the audience
so they will not lose interest. If presenting virtually, look at the camera of your
device. Maybe this is difficult to avoid, but the speaker needs to consciously
look at the object on the screen, point to it, and then turn back to the audience
to discuss the feature. Let people look at the viewgraph for a few moments -
they usually can't concentrate on the material and listen to you at the same
time. Speak loudly and slowly. Pick out a few people in the audience and
pointedly talk to them as though you were explaining something to them. If
presenting face to face, do not stay on one corner of the stage/platform.

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 7. Avoid making distracting sounds. Everyone gets nervous speaking in public.
But sometimes the nervousness often comes out as annoying sounds or habits
that can be really distracting. Try to avoid "Ummm" or "Ahhh" between
sentences. If you put your hands in your pockets, take the keys and change
them out so you won't jingle them during your talk
8. Use humor if possible. A joke or two in your presentation spices things up and
relaxes the audience. It emphasizes the casual nature of the talk.
9. Be enthusiastic during the presentation. Keep your momentum from beginning
to the end of your presentation.

Responding to Questions after the Oral Presentation

Questions after your talk can be scary. But questions are very important. If
there are no questions after a talk, it means that you failed to stimulate the audience,
or that they understood nothing of what you said. You failed to communicate.
Questions tell you what part of your talk the audience did not understand. Questions
may also help you focus your research or help you in the write- up. Your ability to
answer the questions after the presentation will convince your audience or panelists
that you know the in and out of your study. So, what is the best way to handle
questions?

1. First, repeat the question. This gives you time to think, and the rest of the
audience may not have heard the question. Also if you heard the question
incorrectly, it presents an opportunity for clarification. Make your answer
brief.
2. If you don't know the answer then say "I don't know, I will have to look into
that." Don't try to invent an answer on the fly. Be honest and humble. You
are only human and you can't have thought of everything.
3. If the questioner disagrees with you and it looks like there will be an
argument then defuse the situation. A good moderator will usually
intervene for you, but if not then you will have to handle this yourself. e.g.
"We clearly don't agree on this point, let's go on to other questions and you
and I can talk about this later."
4. Never insult the questioner. He/she may have friends, and you never need
more enemies.
Ending Your Oral Presentation
Think carefully about your final words and how you will finish your
presentation. You have to end strong.
1. Say Thank you - It is always a good idea to acknowledge people who helped
you improved your proposal.

Make sure all the recommendations, suggestions, and comments are well-
noted for the improvement of your research proposal.

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 What’s More

The tips presented above will guide you in preparing for the research proposal
defense. Let us now apply the things we have learned.

Activity 1. Fact or Bluff!

Directions: Read each statement carefully. Then, write Fact if it pertains to good
practice when creating slide deck presentation and Bluff, if not.
1. The use of an equation is discouraged but if you need to show an equation -
simplify it and talk to it very briefly.
2. Always check your color viewgraph using the projector because some color
schemes look fine on paper, but project poorly on screen.
3. Animation and transition should be included on your slide.
4. Follow the five words in a sentence and five lines in each slide.
5. Put everything you have to say and explain on the slide so that you will be
guided during the presentation.

Assessment 1. Creating Slide Deck Presentation/PowerPoint

Presentation
Directions: Read and follow the mechanics in creating your slide deck or Power Point
Presentation of your research proposal.

Mechanics:
1. The number of slides for the following parts must be observed:
 Title Slide – 1 slide
 Introduction – 2-3 slides
 Methodology – 2-3 slides
 References – 1-2 slides
 Acknowledgements – 1 slide
2. You will be given one week to accomplish your PowerPoint Presentation.
3. An Electronic copy of the PowerPoint Presentation must be emailed or send via
messenger to the research teacher.
4. Your output will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

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 4 3 2 1
Category Outstanding Good Fair Poor
1. Content - All content Most of the The content is Content is
Accuracy throughout content is generally typically
(points x 2) the presentation accurate but accurate, but confusing or
is there is one piece contains
accurate. There one piece of of information more than one
are no information that is clearly factual
factual errors. might inaccurate. error.
be inaccurate.
2. Sequencing Information is Most Some There is no
of Information organized in a information is information is clear plan for
(points x 2) clear, logical organized in a logically the
way. It is easy to clear, logical sequenced. An organization
anticipate the way. One slide occasional of
type of material or item slide or item of information.
that might be on of information
the next slide. information seems out of
seems out place.
of
place.
3. Originality Presentation Presentation Presentation Presentation
shows shows some shows an has no
considerable originality and attempt at originality
originality and inventiveness. originality and people's ideas
inventiveness. The content and inventiveness and/or
The content and ideas are on 1-2 slides. graphics and
ideas are presented in an shows very
presented in a interesting way. little attempt
unique and at original
interesting way. thought.
4. Background Background Background Background Background
does not does not does not competes with
compete with compete with compete with text
the text of the text of the text
presentation presentation. presentation. of
and is very Background is Background is presentation.
appropriate to appropriate to not appropriate Background is
the nature of the nature of to the nature of not
research. research but research appropriate to
could have been the nature of
better. research.
5. Use All graphics are Most graphics Some graphics Some graphics
of attractive (size are attractive are attractive are
Graphics and colours) and they but they do not unattractive
and support the support the seem to and they do
theme/content theme/content support the not seem to
theme/content support the
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 of the of the of the theme/content
presentation. presentation. presentation. of the
presentation.
6. Use The Most parts of The The
of presentation the presentation presentation presentation
Bullets consists consist of consists of consists
of “bullet “bullet points” sentences that of
points” that the students paragraphs
that serve as serve as read during the student
“prompts” “prompts” for presentation. reads during
for the student. presentation.
the student.
7. Text - Font Font formats Font formats
Font Font
Choice & (e.g., have been formatting has formatting
Formatting color, bold, carefully been carefully makes it
italic) have planned to planned very difficult
been carefully enhance to complement to read the
planned readability.the material.
to enhance content. It may
readability be a
and content. little hard to
read.
8. Spelling Presentation Presentation Presentation Presentation
and Grammar has no has 1-2 has 3-4 has 5
misspellings or misspellings, misspellings misspellings
grammatical but no and some and
errors. grammatical grammatical grammatical
errors. errors errors.
Source: http://www.lcoe.org/documents/Events/Literature%20Jamboree/Lit%20Jam%2019/Power
%20Point% 20Rubric.pdf

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 What I Have Learned

Directions: Evaluate your learning by placing a happy face or sad face on the item
that represents your confidence in creating slide deck presentation
and oral presentation.

1. I can make a slide deck presentation following the standard rules and
guidelines.
2. I can apply the do’s and don’ts during the oral presentation like avoiding
distractive mannerism, maintaining eye contact etc.
3. I can present my research proposal in a classroom-based set-up.
4. I can present my research proposal in a school-based congress and other
platform with confidence.
5. I can accept recommendations from my evaluators.

What I Can Do

Activity 1. Final Research Proposal Defense

Directions: Read and follow the mechanics in conducting final research proposal
defense.

1. Submit an e-copy of your research proposal to your research teacher

2. Coordinate with your research teacher for the schedule of your final proposal
defense.
3. Prepare your slide deck or power point presentation.
4. There shall be three invited panelists during your presentation
5. If you were to present virtually, check the platform to be used like video call,
Google Meet, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc., and your internet connection.
Make sure they are working well.
6. Check for the audio and video of your device too. Get ready with your slide
deck or power point presentation.
7. Dress accordingly.
8. Enter the conference/session 10 minutes before the time if you are to present
virtually. If presenting face to face, enter the conference room at least 30
minutes before the scheduled time. Check for the facilities and equipment
you will be using like the screen, projector, and even the plug.
9. Allot 8-10 minutes for the presentation.
10. Be mindful of the tips during the oral presentation.
11. Be ready to answer questions.
12. Say thank you after the presentation.

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 13. Refer to the rubric below.

Criteria Percentage
I. Science Thought and Engineering Goals 30%

1. Scientific Thought
a. Brief and clear statement of the problem
b. Well defined
procedure 2.Engineering Goals
a. Clear and relevant objective/s
b. Economically feasible solutions
3. Potential Contribution/ practical value
II. Creative, Resourcefulness and inventiveness 30%
a. Creative ability in presenting the problem/ in the
approach to solve the problem
b. Innovative design / new idea shown
c. Intelligence and imagination in finding ways / means
to undertake the project
III. Thoroughness 15%

a. Familiarity with scientific literature in the relative field

b. Awareness of other approaches or theories
c. Appropriateness of methodology

IV. Research Skill 15%

a. Use of laboratory equipment/ innovative resources

b. Appropriate, orderly and effective presentation of data

V. Oral Presentation Skills 10%

a. Clear and thorough discussion of the project

b. Clarity and conciseness of explanation pertaining to
important aspects of the research project
c. Presentation aided by AV materials
d. Over-all personality (self-confidence,
enthusiasm)

Source: DepEd Division of Angeles City: Division Memorandum No. 210 s. 201

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 Assessment

Directions: Read the questions carefully. Then, write the letter of the correct answer.

1. What is the standard heading size on the slide deck presentation?

a. 44 c. 46
b. 45 d. 47

2. Which of the following statements is correct?

a. Use different font style and font size on your presentation.
b. Avoid including equations on your presentation as much as possible.
c. The use of animation and transition is a plus factor in presenting
research proposal.
d. Use shocking color on both text and background of your slide as it is
striking therefore, can call the attention of the audience.

3. Which among the following statements is not a good practice before oral
defense presentation?
a. Practice your talk.
b. Have a back-up file of your presentation.
c. Anticipate that there would be no questions after your presentation.
d. Check the room where you will present your proposal whether face to
face or virtually.
4. Which among the following statements is a good practice during oral defense
presentation?
a. Use fancy vocabulary to attract the audience.
b. Present your proposal logically and clearly.
c. Drop the question at once if you don’t know the answer.
d. Say "I wish that the pointer worked better" if your pointer
malfunctions.

5. What is the best way to end a research proposal presentation?

a. a quote
b. a call for action
c. a compelling story
d. a thank you or acknowledgement

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 Additional Activities

Directions: Interview the previous Science, Technology, and Engineering students

who already presented their scientific research proposal in the school
based or any other platform. Follow the steps below:
1. Set an appointment with the chosen student. No need to write his/her name.

2. Ask him or her the following questions:

a. What was your research project?
b. How did you prepare before the conduct of the proposal defense?
c. Would you consider your proposal defense a successful one? Why or
why not?
d. If given a chance to repeat the proposal defense, how would you
make it better?
e. What advice would you give to Grade 9 students who will have a
proposal defense?

3. Have your documentation ready for verification i.e., text messages, recorded
audio, or video.

4. Submit output via google classroom or have them handed on your teacher
during the distribution/retrieval of modules.
Guide Questions:

1. Does the interview inspire you? Why or why not?

2. What did you learn from the activity?
3. Do you think this activity will help you in your proposal defense? Explain.