Oral Reports

1. Chapter 11: Oral Reports

2. Analyze the Audience • Language appropriate • Understanding International Audiences

3. Shape the Content to Suit the Audience • What point are you trying to convey • In which context are you trying to convey the point

4. Organize the Content • Choose a manner that makes sense!

5. Choose Appropriate Visuals The wrong picture may take away from the overall presentation

6. Choose an Effective Delivery Style • Avoid long sentences and jargon • Make sure your audience understands what you are trying to say

7. Don’ts in Oral Presentations • Talk too fast or slow • Chew gum • Play or fiddle with your hair or any object • Say uhmm • Look down or use your notecards • Cover your face • Read off the PowerPoint • Use unnecessary animations or slide transitions • Make funny gestures • Memorize presentation • Give audiences handouts before the beginning of the presentation

8. Do’s in Oral Presentations • Use appropriate visual aids • Use bullet points or titles • Speak at an appropriate pace • Use appropriate gestures • Maintain eye contact • Rehearse presentation

9. Helpful Tips for Organization- Note Cards • Number each note card • Use ring to bind them together • Write big enough

10. Helpful Tips for Organization- PowerPoint Presentation • Use tables, graphs and charts for data and numerical information • Use bullet points • Use images • Choose appropriate template

11. Now it is Time for YOU to Put it to Practice!!!!