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Planning a Presentation

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Preparing a presentation

These slides will help you prepare an oral presentation.

For more advice on preparing and delivering a presentation go to ‘Presenting’ in Studywell

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Planning a presentation

Research Writing

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Audience

Speaker

Task

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What sort of speaker are you?

What kind of presentation do you need to give?

Research

Who is your audience?

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Task

Researching material for a presentation is similar to researching for an assignment.

Visit the library in person or online to research your topic.

Go to ‘Research’ on Studywell for more resources.

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Task

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Task

YouTube

Skim readings to pinpoint relevant sections for your presentation.

Consider a variety of materials to incorporate.

Images

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Physical objects

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Task

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Write notes and create a concept map of how ideas tie together.

– Use the concept map to consider the relationships between each piece of information.

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Audience

Consider the audience– How much do they

already know?

– How much is too much information?

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Audience

Not enough Too much

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Comedian—enjoys making jokes?

• Allow time to interact with the audience.

What is your speaking style?

Lawyer—enjoys argument and debate

• Ask the audience questions

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Speaker

Politician—enjoys inspiring people• Highlight the impact of

ideas in broader domains.

Teacher—enjoys educating• Use different

modalities, e.g. sound, sight, touch to engage the audience

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Speaker

How much do you already know about the topic?

Use information and resources you feel comfortable with.

Include small facts that you find fascinating– The audience will be more receptive

if they see you enjoying yourself

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Audience

Speaker

Task

Once you have a collection of notes, ideas, objects, multi-media content etc..., it is time to write the presentation itself.

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WritingResearch Writing

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Writing a presentation means putting together a logical sequence of ideas to satisfy the task.

Use brief bullet points, concept maps or numbered ideas to show how each part connects to the next.

Try writing directly into PowerPoint

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PowerPoint TipsResearch Writing

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Write detailed notes below each slide for reference

Each slide should have less than 50 words

50 words is only 2 Tweets

Use a font size over 20pt

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PowerPoint TipsResearch Writing

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Use a visual marker to structure your talk

Aim for at least one graphic per slide

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Summarize the main points of the talk.

The structure of the talk should be outlined

The scope (or limits) should be explained

Introduction Body Conclusion

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Each section should develop one idea

Support claims with evidence

Link sections together to create flow.


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Structure

Summarize the main points of your presentation.

Repeat the main point of the presentation

Restate your thesis


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Practising a presentation is as important as editing an essay.

PractiseResearch Writing

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Record an MP3 of yourself talking and learn how to speak more clearly

Practise your presentation with a friend.

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Practise

Time yourself

Become familiar with the technology you need to use

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Be mindful of physical habits like touching hair or pacing up and down

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Image References (in order of appearance) PAGES 1-7KHER, 'Fear of Public Speaking Phobia ', In: http://thepublicspeaking-tips.blogspot.com/2009/06/fear-of-public-

speaking-phobia.html, ed, 2009, small scared man speaking to audience of large people (drawing) Herval, 'Wondering...' In: http://www.flickr.com/photos/herval/4100799233/, ed, 2009, A women looks pensively

to the side.David Erickson, 'Martin Luther King Jr. - I Have A Dream Speech', In: http://www.flickr.com/photos/e-

strategycom/1054179588/, ed, 2007, Martin Luther King Jr.In: http://sha3teely.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/barack_obama.jpg, ed, A photograph of Barack Obama

giving a speech.Kathleen Conklin, 'The Queen's Christmas Speech', In: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ktylerconk/2167023439/,

ed, 2008, Queen Elizabeth II gives Christmas speech.QUT, 'Gardens Point Library', In: DSC_0063.JPG, ed, 2002, External view of QUT library Gardens Point.Willmed, 'Screen capture of Creative Commons - Get Creative YouTube clip', In:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=io3BrAQl3so, ed, 2007, A screen capture of Creative Commons - Get Creative YouTube clip.

QUT, 'Reviewing', In: reviewing.jpg, ed, 2009, A graph showing percentage remembered over time with or without review.

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Image References (in order of appearance) PAGES 7-10Andy Hay, 'Skull and jaw bones', In: http://www.flickr.com/photos/andyhay/396959565/, ed, 2007, A skull and

jaw bone.dplastino, 'WU MING - Mind Map', In: http://www.flickr.com/photos/marea/4035666628/, ed, 2009, A multi-

coloured concept map.Colin Mutchler, 'Groupwork in finance', In: http://www.flickr.com/photos/activefree/67963542/, ed, 2005, Some

students working together with butcher paper, whiteboard, laptops etc.Christoph Michels, 'Text.JPG', In: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Text.JPG, ed, 2006, Close-up of an

open book.A Scott, 'Melee', In: http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrewscott/3318002255/, ed, 2009, full lecture theatre.Roz Allen, 'IMG_1504', In: http://www.flickr.com/photos/therozblog/2624447343/, ed, 2008, A man speaking

with arm outstretched Suzy Holm, 'Can't stop laughing at my own joke!' In: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bulldogsrule/538788839/, ed,

2007, A horse in a green paddock looks back grinning.Western Sahara, 'Aminatu Haidar en la calle', In: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sahara/88940167/, ed, 2006, A

triumphant woman in crowd raises her arms.Roz Allen, 'ellie_harvie', In: http://www.flickr.com/photos/therozblog/2625274024/, ed, 2008, A female debator

talks at lecturn holding plastic car horn

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Image References (in order of appearance) PAGES 11-19'304x400_student6', In: 304x400_student6.jpg, ed, student in library with laptop.Wim Mulder, 'Writing to reach you', In: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wimmulder/15653748/, ed, 2005, holding a

pen.Matt Hamm, 'Twitter bird logo icon illustration', In: http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthamm/3383916444/, ed,

2009, A blue bird emulating twitter.'student1', In: http://www.registry.ed.ac.uk/Fees/images/student1.JPG, ed, student using a computer.Evan Leeson, 'Clarity', In: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ecstaticist/386091626/, ed, 2007, sphere of water on the

edge of a blade of grass perfectly reflecting the world.Patrick Medved, 'Structure ', In: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ppix/2305078608/, ed, 2008, steel frame Sarah Macmillan, 'The fence ', In: http://www.flickr.com/photos/essjay/3952434562/, ed, 2009, sunset through

a chain link fence Aftab Uzzaman, 'Pink ball saga ', In: http://www.flickr.com/photos/aftab/4139274434/, ed, 2009, pink golf ball on

beach pebbles Eric Lin, 'Support structure for main terrace, park guell', In:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/phonescoop/98402233/, ed, 2006, Columns supporting a mosaic roof

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Image References (in order of appearance) PAGES 19-23Celeste Goulding, 'Wonderful early victorian hand motif bracelet ', In:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/perfectjewels/2130677387, ed, 2007, bracelet with ornate links, patterned beads and a hand on the end

Elliott Brown, 'Statue of George I outside The Barber Institue of Fine Arts - the horse's tail ', In: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ell-r-brown/4207405714/, ed, 2009, tail end of statue of horse.

Sarietha, 'Repeating Patterns', In: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarietha/1794451071/, ed, 2007, A set of lights repeated down a hallway.

Z. Smith Reynolds, 'Students Multi-task When Studying for Exams', In: http://www.flickr.com/photos/zsrlibrary/2100508662/, ed, 2007.

QUT, In: 081015qut_srp361.jpg, ed, 2008, blonde girl faces camera, boy and girl face towards her.Kevin Collins, 'Stopped Watch', In: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevincollins/38513145/, ed, 2005, A diving

watch.Henriette Cramer, 'Student presentation', In: http://www.flickr.com/photos/hcramer/2601438883/, ed, 2008,

Two students giving a presentation with visual aids (lots of medical chords & equipment).Rachel Cobcroft, 'John Wilbanks', In: http://www.flickr.com/photos/felix42/2278259037/, ed, 2008, A lecturer

giving a lecture in MELT classroom.

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