How to present and work on group projects

Presenting tips and advice for working on group projects.

Helpful resources

Reading list: presentation skills – we've created a resource list of useful books, websites and tutorials to help you with presentations.
Presentation skills workbook – this will help you with presentation skills.
Reading list: creating academic posters – we've created a resource list of useful books, websites and tutorials to help you create academic posters.
Stand up and be heard: taking the fear out of public speaking at university – Rob Grieve's book could help you to manage your fears. You can access in print or electronically from the Library.

Managing presentation anxiety

While studying at university, you may be required to present to others or create a pre-recorded presentation as part of an assessment. For many, the thought of speaking in public or being recorded can feel unsettling but there’s lots of help at hand to support you.

The key elements of managing your presentation anxiety are to understand and take control of it, practise techniques and think positively. Remember that:

a degree of anxiety may be useful as it will keep you alert
you may not appear as anxious as you feel
the person asking you to speak wants you to succeed
the audience will not expect perfection
going through the experience and surviving it will help to build your confidence
our Student Experience Coaches can offer strategies and support to overcome any obstacles you may face with this skill.

Students talking about a computer screen.

How to work in a group

Reading list: group work – we've created this resource list to help with group work and team working.
Group work workbook – this will help you to appreciate the value of group work, and some of the challenges that may arise when you work in a team.
Blog: how to make the most of your group work – identify your role within the group.
LinkedIn Learning – access a range of online tutorials and helpful resources to support group work.

Using Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams is a teamwork hub and collaboration tool in Office 365 which allows you to work on group projects, discuss ideas or collaborate on files.

Using Microsoft Teams

Getting advice

If you are concerned with any of the issues raised or would like to talk through things further, the University can offer support and help.

You may be uncertain about what sort of help you may need, however, there are a variety of different kinds of support available through Student Services. Please do make contact with the service that you think would be of most use to you.