Presentation Presentation Skills Skills

How to be a Dynamic Presenter

““There are no secrets to success. It is the There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, result of preparation, hard work, learning from failure.” learning from failure.”

~Colin Powell~Colin Powell

Speech v. PresentationSpeech v. Presentation

talk or an address

descriptive or persuasive account

Types of PresentationsTypes of Presentations

1. Persuasive / Sales

2. Explanatory

3. Instructional

4. Report*

Creating A Plan For Your Creating A Plan For Your PresentationPresentation

1. Set Objectives~set a goal and create a list of objectives that

help you to reach that goal

2. Understanding Your Audience~Know your audience

-Who are you presenting to??-Masculine / Feminine pronouns-Assume audience is as intelligent as you are: RESPECT

3. Organizing Main Ideas & Supporting Materials~create a presentation that conveys your ideas in a clear & clever way

How to Build the PresentationHow to Build the Presentation1. Introduction

~there must be a start to your presentation

~6 ways to start a presentation

**poor presentation = poor introduction

2. Body**transitions, transitions, transitions

3. Conclusion~you must have an actual “end” to your presentation

**Your presentation elements are almost exactly the same as your writing elements!

Appearance of the SlidesAppearance of the Slides~You never get a second chance to make a first

impression!

-spelling, grammar, color, etc.

~Keep it simple! (applies to technical/artistic visuals)

-no paragraphs

-overwhelming animation

-font size should be able to be read at the back

of the room

~Graphics / Pictures are key!!!

-clear, appropriate & visually appealing

Presenter AppearancePresenter Appearance

~Appear knowledgeable, not condescending

~Organized

~Passionate about subject

~Happy

Dressing for Your PresentationDressing for Your Presentation

NO!!! YES!!

Elements of an Effective Elements of an Effective PresentationPresentation

1. Verbal Presentation:

a. group is organized, takes turns speaking, uses

transitions between speakers, shows

knowledge of presentation materials

b. speakers are clear and easy to understand

2. Slides / Visual Presentation

a. material on slides is neat, easy to read &

appealing to audience

b. the presentation not only address all elements of the

assignment, but was customized to show extra effort

3. Presentation Materialsa. all supplemental materials are neat and organzied

SummarySummary

~An effective presentation includes:1. A Strong Introduction

2. A Good Body

-good flow, uses transitions

-strong visuals

-appealing slides

3. A Strong Conclusion

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