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Effective Presentations

Effective Presentations. What makes a good presentation?. Be prepared Have confidence. Project a Positive Image!. Dress Attitude Tone Knowledge. Preparing Your Presentation. Keep it simple Use appropriate visuals Use animation only to convey meaning Know your audience Check spilling.

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Effective Presentations

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  1. EffectivePresentations

  2. What makes a good presentation? • Be prepared • Have confidence

  3. Project a Positive Image! • Dress • Attitude • Tone • Knowledge

  4. Preparing Your Presentation • Keep it simple • Use appropriate visuals • Use animation only to convey meaning • Know your audience • Check spilling

  5. Practice, Practice, Practice • Use a pet, significant other, or any volunteer • Record yourself and review • Time yourself

  6. Test, Test, Test • Test equipment ahead of time • Test in the actual location when possible • Always have plan B

  7. During the Presentation • Talk clearly and loudly • Talk about your topic(DO NOT READ) • Make eye contact • Look out at the audience, not at: • Your notes • Computer monitor • Or the projected display • Start and finish on time

  8. AfterthePresentation • Leave time for Q & A • Respond to questions briefly • Don’t be afraid to say “you don’t know” • Provide contact info

  9. TypicalProblems • Losing your train of thought • People coming in late • Hecklers • Grandstanders • Interruptions (i.e., cellphones)

  10. What really makes a good presentation? • The more familiar you are,the easier it is to talk instead of read • Display confidence in your ideas • Passion and excitement are contagious • Smile!

  11. Resources • PowerPoint Tutorials • Presentation Tips • Google Docs & Presentations • SlideShare • Prezi - Presentation Editor (example) • Visual Display of Data • iTunes U @ UB • YouTube • Livingroom Candidate (AdMaker Online Video Editor) • ICT Magic

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