How to Give a Winning Presentation

By: Brock PattersonGraduate Intern, University College Advising Center

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Business Communication and Entrepreneurship

What will be covered?

» Overview of Presentations» The Do’s and Don’ts of Presentations» How to Use the A.L.A.R.M. format to plan a

presentation

Death by PowerPoint

The #1 Fear

1.Public speaking

2.Snakes3.Heights4.Claustroph

obia5.Insects

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The clock is ticking…• When is your presentation?• What is your plan of action?• How will you practice?• Are you just going to wing it?

Audience AnalysisLocation.Location.LocationAudio/ Visual ComponentsRapportMessage

Audience Analysis

Who is in your audience?

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Location

Where is your presentation located?

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Audio/Visual

What can you describe with pictures and other aids?

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Rule of 1/3

Present like Steve Jobs

Rapport

How will you connect with your audience?

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Message

What is your Introduction, Body, and Closing?

Final Thoughts

» Plan your presentation well in advance by using the A.L.A.R.M. format

» Simplicity engages the audience» Practice. Practice. Practice.