How to Present Results Effectively?

Dr. R. Jayakumar

Professor & Dean – Faculty of Science,

Kalinga University, Naya Raipur – 492 101

e-mail: r.jayakumar@kalingauniversity.ac.in

Presenting the results in an understanding and effective way is an important skill considered among various domains such as research, academics, and business.  The ability to convey the findings significantly impacts the audience’s acceptance of data.  Many methods of representation of results are available, like report writing, delivering presentations, and creating visualizations.  It is an art to master the presenting results that communicate successfully with the targeted audience.  This article presents the key to conveying the results clearly and impactfully.

The target reader’s needs and expectations are crucial steps in an effective result presentation.  This understanding allows you to engage them with your presentation skills.  The audience’s expertise level, specific interests, and the most suitable mode of communication for presenting results should be considered.  For instance, when presenting complex statistical data to a non-technical audience, visual aids, schematics, and simplified concepts is necessary.  This approach enhances the audience’s clarity and understanding of the data, thereby improving their critical thinking.

Clear and logical coherence is necessary while presenting results.  Generally, the result representation starts with outlining the key objectives and providing a road map through the findings to the audience.  Use simple and concise language. Present the difficult messages in simpler sentences.

Visual aids, such as Tables, graphs, charts, and diagrams, help in representing complex data.  It’s important to choose appropriate visualization aids according to the information gathered and the results to be presented.  Ensure that the visuals are of high resolution and clear, with suitable markings that comfort the audience to interpret.  This emphasis on visual aids underscores their role in making complex data more understandable and engaging for the audience.

Written reports will provide in-depth analysis and detailed supporting information.  Generally, presentations are ideal for visually live interactions and shortly represent the result.  Data visualizations help us understand complex data and identify trends.  Infographics effectively summarize the key points and capture the attention of viewers.  Research articles or papers will communicate the scholarly format of research findings to the common people.  In conferences or events, key points are conveyed concisely through poster presentations.  Combining one or multiple presentation methods results, research findings, business metrics or project outcomes can be communicated effectively with clarity and confidence and in a comprehensive and impactful way.