How to make a good presentation
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How to make a good presentation
1. Preparation and planning
Essential questions- what is the aim?
- what is my title?
- who am I speaking to?
- what are the main points I want to make?
- what do I want the audience to do after listening
to my presentation?
Questions concerning physical aspects
- who is the audience?
- where will it take place?
- what equipment do I need?
- can the information be seen?
- how much will the presentation last?
2. Structure of the speech Three parts:
A. Introduction- get the audience's attention and signal the beginning
- greet the audience
- introduce yourself, (name, position and company)
- give the title and introduce the subject
- give your objectives (purpose, aim, goals)
- announce your outline
- questions and comments from the audience
- make a transition between the introduction and the
body
B. The body of the presentation
- content
- quantity
- sequencing your ideas
- keeping the audience's attention
- signposting or signaling where you are
- list information
- link ideas/ make transitions
- outline options, give examples
- rephrase, summarize, emphasize
C. The end or the conclusion
- content
- dealing with difficult questions
3. Visuals
- what are visuals?- what media should we use?- what should you put on a visual?- why use visuals?
4. How to create interest, establish and mantain a relationship with the audience
- catch listeners' attention from the beginning- rhetorical questions- emphasizing/highlighting- other techniques: illustrate with a real life story or
anecdote, use words like you, we, us, our, etc.
5. Body language
- what is body language?- why is it useful?- positive body language- negative body language
6. Voice and pronunciation
- make sure you know the correct pronunciation- qualities of the voice should be used to their fullest
REMEMBER!
Anyone can give a good presentation. Don’t worry if you
are not naturally extrovert. Preparation and practice are the
keys to success!