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Effective Presentations. The Basics. Organizational Basics. Introduction Body Conclusion Transitions. Introduction. Strong Opening Clear Hypothesis/Thesis Preview Main Points to be Covered Give the audience a reason to listen. TELL THEM WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO TELL THEM. Body.
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Effective Presentations The Basics
Organizational Basics Introduction Body Conclusion Transitions
Introduction • Strong Opening • Clear Hypothesis/Thesis • Preview Main Points to be Covered • Give the audience a reason to listen TELL THEM WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO TELL THEM
Body Tell Them • 80% of Time • Between 3-5 Main Points • Clear Organization • Transitions
Organization of Main Points • The Problem • Why is this Research Important? • Theoretical Grounding • Research Goals and Methodology (w/ research questions) • Key Results/Contributions • Future Directions
Conclusion • Summarize Importance of Research • Provide a Meaningful Conclusion TELL THEM WHAT YOU TOLD THEM
Transitions • Verbal indications that you are moving through the points of your speech. • “In addition to…” • “Next…” • “First…Second…” • “Moving on…” • “Now that we have discussed…” • “Another important ides (etc.)…”
Presentation Aid Basics • Clear • Easy to read, standard typeface • High Contrast • Big • Large, Easy to Read Font • One Point per Slide • Simple • Less is More • Use Color and Animation Sparingly • Key Words Only
Effective Delivery • Speak Directly to Audience • Stand up Straight • Be Heard • Use Vocal Variety • Dress for Confidence • Look for Supportive Faces in Audience • Practice, Practice, Practice and then…Practice Again.