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EFFECTIVE PRESENTATIONS

EFFECTIVE PRESENTATIONS. THE KEY TO AN EFFECTIVE PRESENTATION. Organization Clear focus Definite beginning, middle & end Engage the audience Utilize many types of multimedia Inform the audience. PURPOSE OF PRESENTATIONS. To inform or teach To share findings or research To persuade

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EFFECTIVE PRESENTATIONS

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  1. EFFECTIVE PRESENTATIONS

  2. THE KEY TO AN EFFECTIVE PRESENTATION • Organization • Clear focus • Definite beginning, middle & end • Engage the audience • Utilize many types of multimedia • Inform the audience

  3. PURPOSE OF PRESENTATIONS • To inform or teach • To share findings or research • To persuade • To debate • To entertain

  4. APPEARANCE IS EVERYTHING • Eye contact • Dress • Posture/ Poise • Body language

  5. PRESENTATION LENGTH Don’t put your audience to sleep Don’t rush

  6. GRAB YOUR AUDIENCE • Use questioning • Be enthusiastic • Plan activities • Hold discussions • Make them think…...

  7. SPEAKER’S VOICE • Speak clearly • Don’t rush • Speak loud (but don’t shout)

  8. VISUAL AIDS • Increase effectiveness • Should be related to topic • Not too distracting • Clearly designed & appealing • May include: • costumes, charts, pictures, audio, video

  9. AVOID….. *Reading *Rushing * Fidgeting * Too many visuals

  10. TIME MANAGEMENT • Watch the clock • Wear a watch • Have a time keeper • Allot time for questions/discussions

  11. PREPARATION • Practice in front of a mirror or audience • Time yourself • Prepare note cards • Write an outline • Be familiar with the topic

  12. WHAT MAKES A GOOD AUDIENCE • Active Listening • Get involved • Ask meaningful questions • Eye contact with speaker • Body language

  13. After the presentation, REFLECT……. • What was effective? • What did not work? • How could I improve my presentation skills? • Was the audience engaged?

  14. Appearance of presenters Presentation Mechanics Organization Accuracy of research Voice EVALUATING PRESENTATIONS

  15. SMILE & RELAX REMEMBER….. NERVOUSNESS IS NORMAL !

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