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Oral Presentations some basics

Oral Presentations some basics. by Keith Cormier. Questions to Ask Yourself. What is the context of my speech? Location? Time constraints? Audience? Format? What is the purpose/goal of this speech? What was most difficult about this concept/idea? Most interesting?. Yet more….

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Oral Presentations some basics

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  1. Oral Presentationssome basics by Keith Cormier

  2. Questions to Ask Yourself • What is the context of my speech? Location? Time constraints? Audience? Format? • What is the purpose/goal of this speech? • What was most difficult about this concept/idea? Most interesting?

  3. Yet more… • How can I incorporate an example of how this idea/concept is used in the “real world”? • How will I create an introduction that will engage my audience? • What is the best way to conclude my presentation?

  4. The Body of the Presenter • How you use the space that you have available is important. • How much contact can you have with your audience and are you able to freely move about? • What types of visual aids are available to you? • How do you deal with anxiety?

  5. Body Language • Effective body language is finding the correct balance between too much and too little. • Your hands are effective tools for directing attention. Use them but don’t abuse them. • Eye contact is a vital part of any person-to-person communication. Try not to stare. • Feel free to move about in your “area” but avoid wandering. If your audience has to turn in their seats to see you, you’ve gone too far.

  6. Visual Aids • Visual aids assist in your presentation. They should never upstage you or be the sole focus of the presentation. • Visual aids make the abstract concrete. Equations, diagrams, reactions, complex procedures. Sometimes you can’t describe things properly; you just have to show them.

  7. Tie the Tie

  8. Visual Aids • Simplicity is beauty. Also much easier to work with. • Powerpoint and other “slide-show” presentation aids are powerful tools, but sometimes do more harm than good. Avoid large blocks of text and overly complicated diagrams. Do use a clear and consistent format.

  9. Nervousness • Practice as many times as possible, this gives you the chance to feel the rhythm of the presentation and correct any difficulties. • Before you speak, tighten and release your muscles. This gives the extra adrenaline something else to do. • Take a few slow deep breaths before starting to speak. Breathing is key!

  10. Nervousness • Know the room. • Be at your physical and mental best when speaking. • Don’t expect perfection

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