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How to Create an Effective Oral Presentation

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How to Create an Effective Oral Presentation

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    1. How to Create an Effective Oral Presentation Dr. Elizabeth Rave Professor of Biology Bemidji State University

    2. Planning Your Presentation

    3. Write out your talk beforehand Ensures all important ideas are covered Ensures difficult ideas are explained effectively

    4. Organize your talk appropriately Have a beginning, middle, and end Keep introductory material brief State what you did and when and how you did it Leave plenty of time to explain results and discuss what they mean Leave time for questions

    5. Imagine each slide you will make and explain it, then write down what you said Ensures that your talk will sound natural and conversational From this draft, make a list of key concepts to use in your talk

    6. Do not read your talk word for word Reading implies that you are unprepared or uncomfortable with your material Reading will distance you from the audience Strive for a spontaneous and informal delivery

    7. Practice your talk Practice in front of a critical audience well in advance for helpful suggestions Never go over the allotted time; to do so is a sign of poor preparation

    8. Making Effective Slides

    9. Keep slides simple Do not include too many slides (a rule of thumb is to talk for ~1 minute per slide) Do not include too much information on any given slide Figures and tables should illustrate only the main points Omit “filler” slides; include only those with a clear purpose

    10. Slides should be easily readable If you must apologize for a slide, do NOT show it (there’s no excuse for a bad slide) Beware of frills (flying images or a busy background); they can detract from your topic

    11. Slide particulars Use a large and easily readable font Use colors with good contrast (though beware of too many colors) Use pictures where appropriate and be sure to explain them Check for misspelled words

    12. Giving Your Presentation

    13. Before your talk Familiarize yourself with the room Dress professionally Before your session begins, introduce yourself to the faculty facilitator Come at the beginning of your session and remain for the duration

    14. Beginning your talk Thank the person who introduced you Begin your talk decisively, not with “um,” “OK,” or “let’s see” Establish eye contact immediately with the audience

    15. During your talk Keep your talk simple by avoiding excessive jargon and details Talk to the audience, not the screen or your notes Speak slowly, clearly, and loudly Resist filler words like “um” or “uh;” instead, don’t be afraid to pause

    16. Ending your talk End your talk decisively with “thank you,” not with “that’s all” or “that’s about it” Do not end with “Are there any questions?” because proper protocol is for the audience to clap before questions are asked

    17. Remember… Practice, practice, practice! Be professional Show enthusiasm Be confident and at ease, since you know more about your topic than anyone else!

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