Giving an Effective Presentation

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OutlineIntroduction

Body

Conclusions

Questions

Importance of Presentations Presentations are one of the most common forms

evaluations in university. Professors like to use presentations because it encourages students to prove not only that they can understand the information learned in class, but also that they can apply that information and communicate it effectively. Presentation projects also encourage students to work together, making for collaborative learning. Presentations are also very common in the work-world. Many jobs will require presenting information to someone. It could be to co-workers or managers, for example, a proposal. It could also be to clients, for example, introducing a new service or product. It is very important, then, to make sure you can give a clear, effective presentation.

Giving a good presentation Organize & make outline

Choose topic and brainstorm/research

Practice

Present

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What you need A topic Information about the topic Powerpoint Time

Organize In order to give a good presentation, you first

need to organize your information. By organizing your information clearly, it will:

A) make it easier for you to prepare B) make it easier for your audience to understand. D) make your presentation better overall. E) make it easier to make changes

Outline- Three main parts.

Introduction

Body

Closing/conclusion

Choose topic and gather information NEED A SUITABLE TOPIC.

Research the topic.

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Practice Essential!

Let’s you find problems. Let’s you see strong points. Let’s you see how to improve. Let’s you see what you

do wrong. You can fix them. Let’s you work on your

talking speed. Let’s you calm your nerves.Source:

http://www.uwosh.edu/deptblogs/career/category/employers/

Present The result of your preparation!

Want to hold audience’s attention.

Several ways to be effective.

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Tips to help you give more interesting and effective presentations for your audience. Good intro.

Tips to help you give more interesting and effective presentations for your audience – Eye contact Engages audience.

Demonstrates confidence.

Gives you credibility.

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Presentation tips - Voice Clear voice:

Shows confidence.

Helps audience understand.

Makes presentation better.

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Summary

Closing Thank you for listening!!

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Notice how these slides address the problems listed in the notes of the previous slides.

Giving an Effective Presentation

Presen TorMay 10, 2013

Outline - Giving a good presentation Background: Importance of presentations

What you will need

Choosing topic and brainstorm/research

Importance of practice

Giving the presentation

Importance of Presentations One of the most common evaluations in

university.

Used Because:

1. Inspires thorough study of class material2. Encourages application of information3. Motivates students to develop clear communication skills4. Promotes collaborative learning

Importance of Presentations Also important in the work world.

Many jobs require presentations for various reasons.

- Presentations within the organization

i.e., Proposing a plan of action

- Presentations to clients

i.e., Introducing a new product or service

What you will need A topic

- Something interesting & relevant to the audience

Information about the topic- Requires careful research.- Internet search, interviews, library

PowerPoint- Helps the audience to follow the presentation

Time- Effective presentations require sufficient prep. time.- Never leave a presentation to the last minute.

Organize For a good presentation, first must organize

the information.

By organizing your information clearly, it will:

A) make it easier for you to prepare.B) make it easier for your audience to understand.D) make your presentation better overall.E) make it easier to make changes

Practice Essential!

Let’s you:

Find problems See strong points Work on your talking speed Calm your nerves Source:

http://www.uwosh.edu/deptblogs/career/category/employers/

Tips for better presentations: Eye Contact Engages audience

- Eye contact creates a personal connection

Demonstrates confidence- By looking at the audience, speaker demonstratesconfidence

- Speaker appears more comfortable

Gives you credibility- Looking at the audience instead of script/screen