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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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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 • To debate • To entertain
APPEARANCE IS EVERYTHING • Eye contact • Dress • Posture/ Poise • Body language
PRESENTATION LENGTH Don’t put your audience to sleep Don’t rush
GRAB YOUR AUDIENCE • Use questioning • Be enthusiastic • Plan activities • Hold discussions • Make them think…...
SPEAKER’S VOICE • Speak clearly • Don’t rush • Speak loud (but don’t shout)
VISUAL AIDS • Increase effectiveness • Should be related to topic • Not too distracting • Clearly designed & appealing • May include: • costumes, charts, pictures, audio, video
AVOID….. *Reading *Rushing * Fidgeting * Too many visuals
TIME MANAGEMENT • Watch the clock • Wear a watch • Have a time keeper • Allot time for questions/discussions
PREPARATION • Practice in front of a mirror or audience • Time yourself • Prepare note cards • Write an outline • Be familiar with the topic
WHAT MAKES A GOOD AUDIENCE • Active Listening • Get involved • Ask meaningful questions • Eye contact with speaker • Body language
After the presentation, REFLECT……. • What was effective? • What did not work? • How could I improve my presentation skills? • Was the audience engaged?
Appearance of presenters Presentation Mechanics Organization Accuracy of research Voice EVALUATING PRESENTATIONS
SMILE & RELAX REMEMBER….. NERVOUSNESS IS NORMAL !