4-H Public Presentations and You!

Presenter: Melissa Watkins4-H Program Educator4-H Youth Development, Cayuga County

PresentationsQuestions that will be answered today:

What is a public presentation?What are the important parts of a presentation?Why are public Presentations important?How do I get started?

Public speaking This is the process of oral communication in a well-planned format to do one or more of three things:

InformInfluenceEntertain

Essential Parts of a Presentation

Introduction: BodyConclusion**Site sources of information**Are there any Questions?

Presenter must repeat all questions, as they are asked, prior to giving an answer.

Types of Presentations

Demonstrations (Show how to…)Illustrated Talk: tells a story or informsRecitation: Memorization of a pre-written pieceDramatic Interpretation: re-Enactment of material from plays, movies, or monologuesSpeech: Formal, designed to motivate &informInpromptu (13+): presentation that is prepared immediately before giving the presentation

How should I look?

You should be:Dressed neatly, appropriately and nicely.

Wardrobe choices should be 4-H AppropriateTry to avoid logos and graphics

CleanHair and clothing should not be a distraction

Hair needs to be pulled back appropriately for food presentations.

**note that dressing nicely helps one to feel confident about presenting**

Why should I give a presentation?

Presenting is an important skill. This is something that you will use for the rest of your life. Employers, colleges and organizations value these skills. It is fun.

Seriously, it really is fun.

How do I get started?

Find a topic, presentations can be about anythingDo researchMake note cardsPracticeMake changesPracticePractice some morePractice again

What does a presentation look like?

Below are links to public presentations to help you see what some might look like.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVdd8VhO6Oshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdNl845ZN2I

Valuable Resources

Public Presentations Guide:http://cayugacounty4h.pbworks.com/f/Public+Presentation+Handbook_revised+2010.pdfPowerPoint Evaluation form: http://cayugacounty4h.pbworks.com/f/County+PP+POWERPOINT+FORM+created+1-2011%5B1%5D.pdf

To conclude:

We learned what presentations areWe explored the process of creating a presentationWe learned why presentations are important and…We were able to watch a presentation and look for the things that are important.

Thank you!