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Oral Presentation Guidelines

Oral Presentation Guidelines. By: Dan Silver. I. Basic Best Practices. 30 seconds, one slide. Thus, 10 slides as a guide line. Memorize key points you must make. Professional, Energetic Performances Look like you are in control AND enjoying yourself. Smile.

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Oral Presentation Guidelines

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  1. Oral PresentationGuidelines By: Dan Silver

  2. I. Basic Best Practices

  3. 30 seconds, one slide. Thus, 10 slides as a guide line. • Memorize key points you must make. • Professional, Energetic Performances • Look like you are in control AND enjoying yourself. Smile. • Practice answering questions without rambling and confusion. • Learn how to organize your thoughts, and answer in a clear and logical manner. • TAKE YOUR TIME!

  4. II. Presentation = PerformanceWhat is Dress Code Appropriate

  5. Not Appropriate: T-shirts Torn jeans Ugly Sneakers Baggy Jeans Hats, caps, etc Short Skirts Not matching = not a team

  6. Appropriate Men: Collared shirts Slacks or nice jeans Jacket Sweater • Appropriate • Women: • Skirts • Pants • Dress • Jacket • Blouse • Sweater All clothing should be appropriate size and fit, not too big or too small. Men can benefit from wearing jackets but not required.

  7. III. The Importance of Practice

  8. Review your notes a few times before you present. • Make sure each member of your team knows every aspect of the apparatus, not just the part they are presenting. • Team members should practice hand-offs from one person to another. • Have clear elocution of what you are saying. • Keep your chin up (literally!)

  9. Team members should be engaged when they are not speaking. • Look at the presenter, and even nod in agreement from time to time. • Practice your presentation • Pacing is critical for success • Do not rush through slides at the end.

  10. IV. Perform for Your Audience

  11. Smile at the audience and look relaxed. • (Do not say “we are so nervous” because that makes your audience nervous.) • Get everyone involved in answering questions. Answer without slang (“yes” not “yeah”) • Do not answer questions that were not asked. If your teammate has adequately answered, don’t feel compelled to “add one more thing” unless it improves the original answer. • Maintain Eye Contact VS No Eye Contact Eye Contact

  12. The Art of Connection—from good to great Keys:Pace, Gestures, Expression, Tone Pace: Know where to stop, pause, and go. Do not fear dead air—gains attention. Build to something. Gestures: Be in sync with what you are saying. A gesture can be planned and practiced. Examples: • Open and wide arms = accessible and authentic. • Nod and wag at a question means = Good one, and I got an answer. Listen up….

  13. Pace, Gestures, Expression, Tone Tone: Modulate your voice to gain attention and to energize. Quiet—listener leans in. Loud-- listener feels the heat. Facial Expression: Smile = confidence. Smile = We got that one figured. Squinting, lip biting, little nod = Thinking about it.

  14. Original Article on Clinton Speech and Comparison Speeches • http://www.fastcompany.com/3001087/3-techniques-bill-clinton-uses-wow-audience?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+fastcompany%2Fheadlines+%28Fast+Company%29

  15. V. Use Visual Aids

  16. Use visuals such as your model or parts of your model. • It is okay to go in front of the judges and have “show and tell” as long as you can stay within the time frame of the total presentation. This may require moving a desk to get to them. Do this in the set-up time. • Do not cross in front of each other or the projector while talking. Use a wireless mouse to prevent this. • Use an electronic pointer if you are going to point things out on your slides.

  17. VI. Read the Scoring Guidelines Carefully

  18. (1) Project overview: • What was the PROCESS you used to come up with your design? • How did the CONCEPT EVOLVE and WHY? • How did you go about your DECISION MAKING PROCESS? Tell your audience: • How you divided up your duties? • How you made critical decisions and what the decision path looked like (chart…). • Time line your project followed. • How you worked together and what roadblocks occurred in project management.

  19. (2) Engineering Principles: • Present what engineering principles were used in your design(s). Not just the principle, but some data or chart that shows how the principle was applied. • Clearly presented – Explain both principle and application and learning. (3) Presentation: • 5 polished minutes will score well. No more than 10 slides as a guideline. No small writing on slides (must be visible from 20 feet easily). • No white letters on white background or black letters on black backgrounds. • Logical, professional, pleasant, confident. • No hiding behind each other. No stepping on each other’s answers. • Visually attractive as a team and as a presentation. • Imbed pictures and videos in your presentation. • Use of visual aids during presentation or Q & A. • This is a PERFORMANCE that needs to be PRACTICED.

  20. VII. FINAL TIPS • Remember your oral presentation is 5 minutes with a 2 minute Q&A. • Be mindful to pace yourself • Watch your time • An oral presentation is a group effort. It is a performance. And: Preparation = Relaxation = Success • SHARE THE SPOTLIGHT!!

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