Advancing Understanding of Cultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, and the Effects of Cultural Incompetence

Abstract

(create) This chapter serves as a guide for those presenting research. Topics discussed include reasons for presenting research, presentation venues, types of presentations, the application process, and preparing and conducting presentations. It is concluded that there are great benefits to presenting research, both to the presenter and the audience. Before presenting, however, you should consider carefully a number of preliminary issues. For instance, you must decide whether your study is worthy of presentation, where to present it, and what type of presentation to conduct. Once these decisions are made, prepare by practicing your presentation, examining and learning from other presentations, and consulting with colleagues. Sufficient preparation should enhance the quality of your presentation and help decrease performance anxiety. A well-executed presentation is likely to prove a rewarding and valuable experience both for the presenter and the audience. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved)