During a presentation, you should pay special attention to the needs of your audience. In a data analysis setting, your audience will likely include your stakeholders or supervisors. They have a vested interest in the work you’ve done, so it is important to communicate your findings to them as clearly as possible. At the end of a presentation, you’ll typically be asked to hold a question and answer (Q&A) session. During the Q&A, your audience can ask you for clarification about what you’ve presented or provide advice about how to proceed. In some cases, you might find that stakeholders don’t know how best to ask a question. Imagine a scenario in which a stakeholder is confused about what you’ve discussed, but is having trouble figuring out how to ask their question in a group setting. With this scenario in mind, consider the following questions:What are some other ways you can receive feedback from your audience and stakeholders?How can you be as inclusive as possible? How can you make your audience feel comfortable asking you for clarification?What creative methods can you use to engage your audience?Submit 3-5 sentences (150-200 words)

You need to prepare an evaluation presentation for one of your project’s senior stakeholders. Which of the following presentation styles would be most appropriate for your audience?1 pointA raw data report of survey feedback.A detailed write-up of evaluation methods and collected data.A one-page write-up of information relevant to their investment in the project.A slide-based presentation of evaluation methods and collected data.

Which of the following questions should you ask yourself when presenting your data in graphic format?Group of answer choicesDoes the presentation of my findings make them appear impressive to my funders?Will an average reader come away with an accurate understanding of the information?How can I present my information in a way that will make it seem more impactful?How can I conceal the gaps in my data collection?

In Data Analysis, you reported your findings; in the Discussion, you get to discuss why your findings are interesting or important. This should specifically address how your findings answer your research question and contribute to knowledge on your topic overall.

Imagine you are a project manager creating an evaluation presentation based on the results of a customer survey. You analyze the data, learn what the data means, and confirm how the data answers your evaluation questions. What is the final step you need to take before presenting your results? 1 pointShape the story of your findings into a cohesive narrative.Think about what is meaningful to your audience.Ask your audience members to complete the customer survey themselves.Draft a data-driven evaluation report with your findings.

Define your purposeBefore you create any data presentation, you need to define your purpose. What is the main message you want to convey with your data? Who is your audience and what do they care about? How will your data presentation support your career development objectives? For example, if you want to show your manager that you have improved your performance, you might want to compare your current and previous results on key indicators. If you want to apply for a new role, you might want to highlight your relevant skills and achievements with data. By defining your purpose, you will be able to focus your data presentation and make it more impactful.