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studySMART@GCU. Making presentations . studySMART@GCU. Today’s Session. Good and bad presentation skills The importance of planning and preparation Improving your public speaking confidence. studySMART@GCU. Making presentations. Presentations

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  1. studySMART@GCU Making presentations

  2. studySMART@GCU Today’s Session • Good and bad presentation skills • The importance of planning and preparation • Improving your public speaking confidence

  3. studySMART@GCU Making presentations • Presentations • http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=W2c5j01Z6yY

  4. studySMART@GCU Making presentations • What makes a good presentation? • A prepared and confident presenter. • Good planning will help you to get to know your content. • You will be more confident delivering the presentation if you are familiar with the content and know the order. • Get to grips with any technology you’ll be using e.g. Powerpoint.

  5. studySMART@GCU Making presentations • What makes a good presentation? • Clear content that is focussed and relevant. • Presentations should be concise and have a logical flow. • A clear structure will help audience members follow your line of argument.

  6. studySMART@GCU Making presentations • What makes a good presentation? • An attentive audience. • As presenter, you have the right to ask for the attention and co-operation of the audience. • Leaving time for questions at the end will provide the audience with a chance to discuss aspects of the presentation.

  7. studySMART@GCU Making presentations • Planning your presentation • Gather resources as you would do with an essay: what are your main points? In what order will these be made? Do you have an introduction and conclusion? • Think about timing: how long do you have allocated? How should you divide this time so that you can cover all the points you want to make? • Set yourself stages: bear the date of the presentation in mind and make sure that you’ll be ready and well-rehearsed.

  8. studySMART@GCU Making presentations • Practising your presentation • It’s a good idea to practise your presentation for a number of reasons: • To check timing • To familiarise yourself with content • To identify any gaps in your knowledge • To check that you are happy with all the terms you have used • To help with nerves.

  9. studySMART@GCU Making presentations The Good The Bad The Ugly What do you like and dislike most about presentations?

  10. studySMART@GCU Making presentations Negatives Positives Nerves Chance to demonstrate knowledge Dislike of public speaking Draws on creative skills Short time to get a lot of info across Chance to ask for others’ opinions Fear of using technology Opportunity to try new media

  11. studySMART@GCU Making presentations • The presentation: content • Make sure you pitch your presentation at the right level for the audience – not too simplified, not overly complex. • Use headings and sections to show progress throughout the presentation. • If you’re using Powerpoint or handouts, make sure the information on the slides is clear and not too text heavy. Use simple graphs and images to further illustrate content.

  12. studySMART@GCU Making presentations • The presentation: format • If you’re using technology, make sure you’re comfortable with it before the presentation. Practice navigating through the slides, playing any clips and doing any demonstrations you have included. • Make sure text is a readable size. carried away GET with • DON’T distracting effects.

  13. studySMART@GCU Making presentations • The presentation: delivery • Even though you may be nervous, try not to speak too quickly. • Try to make eye contact with the audience to keep them engaged. • Don’t read from your notes – use them as prompts. • Speak enthusiastically, and try to vary your tone if you can. • Put your hands by your sides or on a lectern to avoid waving them around. • Prepare a last sentence to indicate that your presentation has ended.

  14. studySMART@GCU Making presentations • The presentation: technical • Find out what technical facilities will be available before the session – e.g. will there be an overhead projector (OHP) or a laptop with Powerpoint? • Always have a back up, should the technology not be working. If possible, have handouts that will allow you to continue. • Have a look in the room where the presentation will take place before hand, so you know what the layout will be like.

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