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ORAL PRESENTATIONS. ICS 139W UCI Venita De Souza. SCRIPTED OR NOT?. Written script Pros : polished wording, accurate Cons : low listener contact, sound mechanical Impromptu/Ad lib Pros : interesting, eye contact, feedback Cons : exceed time limit, forget key points.
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ORAL PRESENTATIONS ICS 139W UCI Venita De Souza
SCRIPTED OR NOT? • Written script • Pros : polished wording, accurate • Cons : low listener contact, sound mechanical • Impromptu/Ad lib • Pros : interesting, eye contact, feedback • Cons : exceed time limit, forget key points
Considerations for Presentations • Distraction Potential • Eye contact • Comprehension Loss • Few major points • Repetition • Pause • Time Limitations • Do not exceed time limit • Group Dynamic
Form & Organization • Introduction • 1 minute • Body • 4 minutes • Conclusion • 1 minute
Introduction • Announce topic • Capture audience attention • Joke, question, unusual fact • Define key terms • Give overview • Introduce major point
Body • Present and support major points • Strategies to do this • Order of importance • General to specific/specific to general • Problem-solution/Cause-effect • Use transitional words
Conclusion • Summarize • Reinforce main point • Not all points • Propose or recommend action • Memorable end – avoid “that’s it” • Climactic/convincing fact
Adding Impact • Colors & Fonts • Backgrounds & Bullets • Use of Animation • Graphics/Images
Colors & Fonts • Pros • Eye catching • Good for emphasis • Cons • Detract from subject • Hard to read
Bullet & Backgrounds • Easy to read? • Effective? • Appropriate for the presentation topic? • Appropriate for audience?
Animation • Pros • Focuses attention on single point • Prevents reading ahead • Cons • Can be distracting • Easily overused
Graphics & Images • Appropriate? • Add to the presentation?
Points to remember • Use a script or not • Plan what you will say • Organization • Visual effects • Consistency/master