Presentation Skills

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3. Presentation is a way and means to put forth an argument, a proposal, a solution, new ideas; it is a way to persuade, inform, convince, etc. it can be extempore, manuscript, memorized, or power point. Apexa Dharankar Introduction

4. Manuscript: In this type of presentation the speaker reads form a draft that s/he has prepared well in advance. Advantages: The speaker is well aware of the content S/he is more confident There are less chances of alterations, mistakes or tampering with the data Apexa Dharankar Types of presentations

5. Disadvantages: Less or no eye contact No use of space The speech may turn out to be monotonous if the reader is not good Apexa Dharankar

6. Memorization: In this type of presentation the presenter memorises the speech and presents it without reading. Advantages: Good eye contact Good use of space The speech becomes lively Apexa Dharankar

7. Disadvantages: If the memory of the speaker fails the data may be lost Tampering with facts and statistics Due to data loss the organization of the presentation may get altered Apexa Dharankar

8. Power point presentation: This is the most popular form of presentation. In this the speaker prepares ppts related to the topic and mentions the key points in slides. The speaker is supposed to explain the slide-contents. Apexa Dharankar

9. Advantages: Good eye contact Use of audio-visual aids Effective interaction More use of space Apexa Dharankar

10. Disadvantages: Sometimes the audio-visuals used may turn out to be less effective The attention of the audience may be more focused on slides rather than speaker Improper slide preparation may lead to ineffective or boring presentation Apexa Dharankar

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12. Everyone faces stage fear. What is important is how you handle it. Making yourself aware of certain facts can help you much better. Apexa Dharankar Stage Fear is Natural

13. Be better prepared. Keep in mind that everyone has this. Only way to get over it is by facing it. Never try to be unnatural. Apexa Dharankar Strategies to cope

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15. Rehearse the ideas, see their logical relationship. Try to come from conclusion to the argument. Try to present the core points in two sentences, then in five sentences, then in ten sentences. You must be able to adjust to the time constraints yet not loose out important points. Apexa Dharankar How to be better prepared?

16. Reminding yourself that it is something natural to all. The causes of fear: Expectation that you will have to do well. Inability to include too many things in limited time. Uncomfortable feeling when too many eyes gaze at you. Apexa Dharankar Reminding Yourself

17. Eagerness to answer all questions satisfactorily. Bad habit of critically viewing your own performance at the time of performance. Apexa Dharankar

18. No amount of intellectual deliberation can reduce stage fear without going to the stage. Experiencing is the best way to learn to overcome it. Make presentation more often, convert every crisis into an opportunity. Apexa Dharankar Facing Bravely

19. Artificiality does not interest many. You need to internalize the principles and they should sound natural. Form should not overweigh the content. Chances are more that you get exposed when you try to behave what you are not. Meta-message goes through without your knowledge. Apexa Dharankar Never be Unnatural

20. A description should start with an attention seeking statement, for example “one of the most beautiful work of arts”.. Connect the objects, situations and people to the audience. Maintain a warm and intimate style. Ask for views from the audience. Apexa Dharankar Describing objects/situations/people

21. Description should be lively, incisive and thought provoking. It should bring to fore some hidden insight/message. A good description needs effective use of words. Apexa Dharankar

22. A group presentation is an attractive alternative to individual presentation as work is shared, labour is decreased and at the end during presentation the time spent in front of audience is less, so it seems less terrifying. Apexa Dharankar Individual and group presentations

23. Compilation of a group presentation should be tight, each part properly connecting to the other. Each group member should not start with a greeting. Do not start abruptly without making any attempt to connect with the preceding speaker. Apexa Dharankar Factors affecting group presentation

24. Preparation is a very important aspect that plays a vital role in group presentation. Once the preceding speaker has completed his/her part, the next should start with a brief recap of what went before. Apexa Dharankar Factors affecting group presentation

25. At times group members end up contradicting each other. Though there are many members, the presentation is one. There should not be any improper distribution of topics and slides. Apexa Dharankar Factors affecting group presentation

26. Plan well the sequence of appearance. Rehearse Stick to time limit. Apexa Dharankar Factors affecting group presentation

27. Chronological pattern In this pattern ideas are arranged keeping in mind the chronology of events. Eg. History of LDCE. Causal pattern In this pattern the ideas are divided in two parts- cause and effects. Eg. Green house effect. Apexa Dharankar Patterns for presentation

28. Spatial pattern It is best for presentations with geographical or structural orientation. Eg. Design of atomic reactor, Structure of an SUV. Apexa Dharankar

29. Topical pattern A commonly employed technique that divides the presentation into topics and sub-topics or headings and sub-headings. Eg. Types of Cancers Apexa Dharankar

30. Psychological pattern Arranging the ideas according to the need of the listeners. Eg. Immigration: A by-product of Globalization Apexa Dharankar

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