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Learning Goals
Learning Goals
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Summary
Giving a presentation can be a nerve-wracking task, but some simple preparations can ensure you put your best foot forward. In this summary, you will learn how to prepare and structure your presentation as well as some tips on how to perform at your best.
Every presentation should be thoroughly prepared so you don't risk something unexpected happening at the time of your presentation.
Think carefully about what the purpose of your presentation is and what the best way to achieve this is. Your presentation might be informative, in which case you must try your best to inform your audience about the topic. Perhaps it is an argumentative or persuasive talk, in which case you might use rhetorical devices to emphasise your points. Think carefully about the language you will use in your script.
Find out as much as you can about the topic at hand. Your teacher might be able to point you in the correct direction – else, use the internet, read books and even watch videos to get yourself familiar with the subject matter.
Remember, your slides (e.g. on PowerPoint) are not your whole presentation. You should also make some kind of bullet-pointed outline of what you will say (or even a full script). This is the main resource you should rely on during the presentation.
Use software to create slides that match what you are going to speak about. The slides should just be an accompaniment to your talk. DO use bullet points and short extracts and use the slides as an opportunity to show data, figures or graphics. DON'T write full sentences or paragraphs – the audience have come to hear you speak, not read walls of text from a projector!
After you've done some research and taken some notes, think carefully about how you will structure your presentation as a whole and create an outline.
Introduce the topic and explain why you've chosen this topic. Prepare a short opener to tell the audience what you're going to tell them.
The body of your presentation contains all of the main information and makes up the bulk of the time. Think about the key themes of the particular topic, and make sure you've included everything that is most pertinent about the particular subject matter in an order that makes logical sense.
Be sure to summarise the most important points as you bring your presentation to a close. Thank the audience for listening, and allow time for some questions from the audience.
Prepare notes / cue cards to help remind you of what to say.
Use graphics and figures in your slides.
Keep your audience engaged with eye contact and intonation.
Speak loudly and clearly.
Stick to the time limit.
The very best of luck to you during your presentation. Public speaking can be quite a daunting task, but follow the advice here and your presentation will go down swimmingly!
Giving a presentation can be a nerve-wracking task, but some simple preparations can ensure you put your best foot forward. In this summary, you will learn how to prepare and structure your presentation as well as some tips on how to perform at your best.
Every presentation should be thoroughly prepared so you don't risk something unexpected happening at the time of your presentation.
Think carefully about what the purpose of your presentation is and what the best way to achieve this is. Your presentation might be informative, in which case you must try your best to inform your audience about the topic. Perhaps it is an argumentative or persuasive talk, in which case you might use rhetorical devices to emphasise your points. Think carefully about the language you will use in your script.
Find out as much as you can about the topic at hand. Your teacher might be able to point you in the correct direction – else, use the internet, read books and even watch videos to get yourself familiar with the subject matter.
Remember, your slides (e.g. on PowerPoint) are not your whole presentation. You should also make some kind of bullet-pointed outline of what you will say (or even a full script). This is the main resource you should rely on during the presentation.
Use software to create slides that match what you are going to speak about. The slides should just be an accompaniment to your talk. DO use bullet points and short extracts and use the slides as an opportunity to show data, figures or graphics. DON'T write full sentences or paragraphs – the audience have come to hear you speak, not read walls of text from a projector!
After you've done some research and taken some notes, think carefully about how you will structure your presentation as a whole and create an outline.
Introduce the topic and explain why you've chosen this topic. Prepare a short opener to tell the audience what you're going to tell them.
The body of your presentation contains all of the main information and makes up the bulk of the time. Think about the key themes of the particular topic, and make sure you've included everything that is most pertinent about the particular subject matter in an order that makes logical sense.
Be sure to summarise the most important points as you bring your presentation to a close. Thank the audience for listening, and allow time for some questions from the audience.
Prepare notes / cue cards to help remind you of what to say.
Use graphics and figures in your slides.
Keep your audience engaged with eye contact and intonation.
Speak loudly and clearly.
Stick to the time limit.
The very best of luck to you during your presentation. Public speaking can be quite a daunting task, but follow the advice here and your presentation will go down swimmingly!
Introduction to debating
Public speaking skills
FAQs
Question: How do you end a presentation?
Answer: Be sure to summarise the most important points as you bring your presentation to a close. Thank the audience for listening, and allow time for some questions from the audience.
Question: What is the secret to a good presentation?
Answer: Keep your audience engaged with eye contact and intonation, speak loudly and clearly and stick to the time limit.
Question: How can I begin my presentation?
Answer: Introduce the topic and explain why you've chosen this topic. Prepare a short opener to tell the audience what you're going to tell them.
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