Effective Presentations
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Transcript of Effective Presentations
Christine Bauer-Ramazani, with contributions from Colin Pillay
Effective PresentationsEffective Presentations
Anxiety ReductionAnxiety Reduction
Visualize DeliveryVisualize Delivery
Know SubjectKnow Subject
Respect PreparationRespect Preparation
Practice PresentationPractice Presentation
Relax MindRelax Mind
Respect AudienceRespect Audience
Delivery – Key ConsiderationsDelivery – Key Considerations
The setting Be familiar with
• Room, equipment, back-up resources• Do a trial run.
The audience Who? What do they know? What do they want to know?
Delivery—Key ConsiderationsDelivery—Key Considerations
The speaker Credible Well-prepared Calm, confident Good posture Humorous
The message Content: background,
findings, supporting evidence & examples; appropriate subject terminology and concepts
Organization: description, cause-effect, chronological, argument, problem-solution
Structure: introduction, body, conclusion
Structure of Presentation Structure of Presentation
IntroductionIntroductionIntroduce yourself
Establish credibilityState purpose + outline presentation content
ConclusionConclusionKeep it positive
Summarize main ideas
BodyBodyIdentify main points
Give supporting detailsKeep clear focus
VISUALSVISUALS
Slide show Graphics (clip art, topic-
related pictures)
Exhibits (graphs, charts, diagrams, calculations)
Handouts Back-up copy!
Purpose of VisualsPurpose of Visuals
Illustrate key points
Reinforce verbal message
Stimulate audience interest
Focus audience attention
Visuals – GuidelinessVisuals – Guideliness
Cover page: title, date, name(s)
Bullets (keywords and phrases); no long sentences
Simple and clear Easy to read--appropriate
font size Contrasting colors Spell-check every slide!
Check visibility. Introduce each slide topic
with a complete sentence. Speak to the audience, not the
visual. Stop talking when making
adjustments to equipment. Change visual when finished
with topic. Decide how to advance
slides. Make a transition to the
next topic and speaker.
Design Use
Nonverbal & Verbal Nonverbal & Verbal Communication Communication
VolumeInflection
ArticulationRate
PostureEye contact
Facial expressionHand gestures
Appropriate dress
VoiceVoiceBody LanguageBody Language
Nonverbal Communication Nonverbal Communication
Do’s Face the audience. Look at each person in the
audience. Glance at notes occasionally. Smile! Get someone else to click the
mouse. Practice in the same room you
will be presenting.
Don’ts Do not hold on to anything! Do not read from your notes or
the screen! Do not put hands in pockets! Do not keep looking at the
screen! Do not look at the professor
only!
Verbal CommunicationVerbal Communication
Don’ts Don’t race through your
speech! Don’t mumble! Don’t use slang. Don’t use verbal fillers
(“like”, “uh”, “and”)
Do’sSpeak loudly and clearly;
enunciate.Speak slowly but with confidence.Emphasize important points
Slow down! Speak louder!
Conclusion
Summarize main points (or findings).
Emphasize a specific point.
Question & Answer Question & Answer GuidelinesGuidelines
Encourage audience to ask questions. Make eye contact with the speaker. Listen carefully. Answer a specific question. Be honest. Avoid interrupting.
Before the presentation …