Presentation Delivery

Why Presentation Skills are needed

"A speech is an instrument which the speaker uses to get certain things done. He can't build a bridge with a speech. But by a speech he can enlist the support and cooperation that will enable him to get the bridge built. "

- Wilbur S Howell of Princeton University in "The Speaker's Abstract: A Guide for Public Speaking (published in 1950).

Outline

Selecting the right format

Structure

Preparation

Delivery

Selecting the right format

The Elevator Pitch

Dragons Den elevator pitch

The Conference Paper

Longer than elevator Pitch

Based on a research paper

Background, key terms, methodology

Project Presentations

Common in University

Explain why its important

Explain results

Key points

Tips from Steve Jobs

Know Your Audience

Or

Structure

Plan ahead

Two or three major points several sub points

that flow under them.

Story Format

Pan an Outline first

Using PowerPoint

Important Tool

Comes with risks Potential to be distracting

One idea per slide

Avoid information overload

Text

No! Yes!

Source: http://sciencefair.math.iit.edu/display/colors/

To Avoid

Avoid Excessive Animation

Avoid Slide reading Handouts Instead

No Small text

No full sentences

Awesome Presentation Pointers

Delivery style

Preparation

Practice. Practice. Practice.

Even your tone

Get a second opinion

Modulate your voice

Speak Clearly

Self Record

Delivery

Dress for the part

Source: http://www.tarleton.edu/careers/Students/dress-to-impress.html

Get excited. You can do it!

Be confident

Make eye contact

Help audience to focus

Closing

Make sure there is a key takeaway Summarize presentation

Tips for Opening and Closing

Conclusion

Identify Presentation TypeDevelop cohesive structurePrepare in AdvanceDeliver with confidence

References

Howell, W. (1950). The Speaker's Abstract: A Guide for Public Speaking.

Levit, A. (2010, May 18). How To Give A Great Presentation. Retrieved from Forbes: http://www.forbes.com/2010/05/18/how-to-give-a-great-presentation-forbes-woman-leadership-career.html

Martonosi, B. (2008). How to give a good Presentiona. Retrieved from Princeton: https://www.princeton.edu/~archss/webpdfs08/BaharMartonosi.pdf

Paradi, D. (2013). Results of the 2013 Annoying PowerPoint survey. Retrieved from Thinkoutside the slide: http://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/free-resources/latest-annoying-powerpoint-survey-results/

 

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