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How to Become an Effective Speaker and Writer

How to Become an Effective Speaker and Writer. Why Public Speaking Skill is required for Engineers. Engineers need it more than anybody else. Engineers are used to working around machines & computers. They need to develop their Language skills

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How to Become an Effective Speaker and Writer

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  1. How to Become an Effective Speaker and Writer

  2. Why Public Speaking Skill is required for Engineers Engineers need it more than anybody else. Engineers are used to working around machines & computers. They need to develop their Language skills They need this skill to present their Technical/Non-Technical matters impressively and interestingly.

  3. Public Speaking · 4Ps of Technical presentation!! “Proper Practice will make a Perfect Presentation”

  4. Attributes of an effective speaker/writer • Integrity • Knowledge • Skill • Self-Confidence • Eloquence

  5. Attributes of an Effective Speaker and Writer • Integrity • The speaker/writer should be honest and sincere. • Knowledge • The speaker/writer must have sufficient knowledge of the subject they will be presenting.

  6. Attributes of an Effective Speaker and Writer(continued) • Self-Confidence • A good speaker/writer should have a firm belief in their own abilities and traits. • Eloquence • A good speaker/writer should have powerful and effective language.

  7. General Tips for Effective Speaking • Organize and outline your presentation. • Be completely prepared. • Know your topic well. • Don’t worry about being perfect.

  8. Effective Presentations ubstance ommunicating effectively pening successfully reparation ngaging your audience tructuring it appropriately S C O P E S

  9. Critical points first Add detail later Substance • Content: Timely, important, striking • Key message and clear points • Supportive examples, facts, graphics • “Pyramid” concept

  10. Communicating Effectively • Verbal • Non-Verbal

  11. Non-Verbal Communication 80% of all communication is non-verbal • Eye contact • Facial Expressions • Enthusiasm, Belief, Passion • Credibility • Gestures • Visual Aids

  12. Opening Successfully Above all capture their attention! Yes, But HOW?

  13. Opening : Capturing Attention How? • Relevance/timeliness of topic • Short anecdote • Question • Relevant quote • Surprising statistic or fact • Visual aid: graphic or mnemonic

  14. Preparation What? Why? Who? • Main message and key points • Sequence for maximum effect • Prepare visual aids • Rehearse timing and delivery

  15. Next Topic Introduction Introduction Closing/ Conclusions Body Q&A/ Discussion Structuring it Appropriately

  16. KISS Using Visual Aids Appropriately • 5-7 LINES per screen • LARGE FONT (24 pt) • Appropriate Graphics • Quality over quantity • “Support” NOT “Take Over” Keep It Short & Simple

  17. The Three E’s • In order to become an effective speaker, always remember the three E’s: • Energize • Entertain • Educate

  18. Questions?

  19. References • Alley, Michael, The Craft of Scientific Presentations (New York: Springer-Verlag, 2003), 242 pages. • "Design of Presentation Slides,"Writing Guidelines for Engineering and Science Students, ed. by M. Alley, L. Crowley, J. Donnell and C. Moore (Blacksburg, VA: Virginia Tech, 2006), free resource. • Mary K. McCaskill's Grammar, Capitalization, and Punctuation: A Handbook for Technical Writers and Editors http://stipo.larc.nasa.gov/sp7084/sp7084cont.html

  20. References • Fitzcom Inc., • V.O. K. Li, Hints on writing technical papers and making presentations, IEEE Trans. on Education, vol. 42, n. 2, May 1999 • The Craft of Scientific Presentations (Michael Alley, Springer-Verlag, 2003

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