To Write or Present? That is the Question! - October 4&5, 2010

Writing a research paper has many pros and cons which should be taken into consideration before deciding to use this method to share your information. The negative aspects of writing a research paper include; word limit/restriction, structure requirements and small issues such as spelling and grammar. However there are positive aspects to this which are; there is no need for memorization of material, nor is there any need for visuals or additional work other than the paper and the research itself. In the case of presentations the cons would be the creative measure that has to be taken in order to captivate the audience and keeping them engaged and involved. The pros are; there isn't an extreme need for writing and sentence structure, and for those who are "people persons" they have a chance to interact with those watching the presentation. If I had the choice I would choose to write a research paper. This is because I feel as though I am a more effective writer than speaker. I don't have enough confidence in my public speaking abilities therefor I don't think I could put together an appealing visual display of my research and present it effectively.