Effective Coaching · Level 1 · Project 3
Researching And Presenting
How to gather credible information and present it in an engaging, organized way
Speech Timing
Target time for this project: 5–7 minutes
5 min
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Start of range
6 min
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Midpoint warning
7 min
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Maximum time
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Choose a topic you find genuinely interesting
2
Research from at least 3 credible sources
3
Outline your speech with a clear structure: opening, 2-3 main points, conclusion
4
Practice incorporating your research naturally — avoid reading from notes
5
Rehearse until you can speak conversationally about the material
5 Tips for Success
- ✓Use stories and examples to make research feel real, not academic
- ✓Cite sources briefly — "according to a 2023 Harvard study" is enough
- ✓One surprising fact can hook your audience early
- ✓Don't try to share everything you learned — choose the best material
- ✓Visual aids can help, but make sure they support, not replace, your speaking