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The Oral Presentation: An Overview. Gilberto Berríos Departamento de Idiomas Universidad Simón Bolívar April 28, 2003. The Biggest Problems. Before: Procrastinating During: Stage fright After: Fear of audience’s questions or comments. Our Purposes.
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The Oral Presentation: An Overview Gilberto Berríos Departamento de Idiomas Universidad Simón Bolívar April 28, 2003
The Biggest Problems • Before: Procrastinating • During: Stage fright • After: Fear of audience’s questions or comments
Our Purposes • To present an overview of the oral presentation process • To point out how the biggest problems can be overcome
Our Plan for Today 1. Before 2. During 3. After
The Iceberg Analogy What we see What you’ve worked
Before:Preparing the Presentation 1. Focusing 2. Structuring 3. Preparing visual aids 4. Rehearsing
Before:1. Focusing Topic Audience Motivation Purpose Strategy
Before:2. Structuring Outlining Keywords Transitions Expanding and summarizing
Before:3. Preparing Visual Aids Necessity Clarity Visibility Simplicity
Before:4. Rehearsing Visualizing Cheat-sheet Language forms Dictionary for pronunciation
During:5. Delivering the Presentation Eye contact Voice and conviction Body language: posture, gestures English language Use of visual aids Zooming in and zooming out Sidetracking
After:6. Interacting With the Audience Questions and answers Dealing with problem audiences
Final Comment How can you apply the information given here today?
Let’s Review Our Plan 1. Focusing 2. Structuring 3. Preparing visual aids 4. Rehearsing 5. Delivering the presentation 6. Interacting with the audience
Remember the Biggest Problems? • Stop procrastinating: start focusing, structuring, preparing visuals • Forget stage fright: rehearse for confident delivery • Enjoy audience questions, comments, and feedback