Hints for a successful Presentation
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Preparation 2. Delivery 3. Language
Preparation
Planning: prepare thoroughly Objectives: aiming to inform, persuade, train or entertain? Audience: Who? How many? What do they need to know? What do they already know?
Preparation
Content: Choose relevant and appropriate ideas to achieve objectives. Dont cram too much information into your presentation. Approach: create interest and variety, possibly using anecdotes and humour.
Preparation
Introduce topic Outline structure
Organisation: clear, coherent structure with a logical order
Give guidelines on asking questions Brief conclusion
Preparation
Visual aids: charts, diagrams, and graphs add interest and make things easier to understand. Rehearsal: practice, check the timing and make sure you can pronounce figures and proper names correctly and confidently.
Delivery
Audience rapport: enthusiasm and eye contact are essential.
Body language: stand rather than sit, avoid repetitive hand gestures
Delivery
Voice quality: speak audibly and vary your intonation
Audience reaction: respond politely to questions.
Language
Simplicity: use short words and sentences Clarity: use active verbs and concrete words. Avoid jargon. Signalling: give your audience clear signals.