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The art and science of presentations

The art and science of presentations. How to Present Effectively. Lecture Structure. Lecture Definitions? The Aims of Presentations The Preparation Who, what, how Slides vs Notes The Presentation Slideshow Projection. D efinitions. Definitions. To present: The … Presentation A …

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The art and science of presentations

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  1. The art and science of presentations How to Present Effectively

  2. Lecture Structure • Lecture • Definitions? • The Aims of Presentations • The Preparation • Who, what, how • Slides vs Notes • The Presentation • Slideshow • Projection

  3. Definitions

  4. Definitions • To present: • The … • Presentation • A … • PowerPoint • A …

  5. The Aims of Presentations

  6. The Aims of Presentations • To impart knowledge and information. • Clearly and concisely. • To demonstrate knowledge and understanding. • To consolidate team work. • To prepare students for public speaking (inc. Job interviews).

  7. The Preparation

  8. The Preparation • Know your audience. • Research subject thoroughly. • Be prepared for broader questions.

  9. The Preparation • Use graphics (a PowerPoint slideshow). • Prepare notes or full text. • Practice for timing, eloquence and understanding.

  10. The Presentation

  11. The Presentation • The Slideshow to Accompany the Presentation: • Use only key words. • Illustrate with appropriate images. • If graphs or figures are illegible, provide close-ups of key sections. • Simplicity, clarity. • Attention should be on what you are saying, not the screen.

  12. The Presentation • Speak slowly and clearly. • Maintain a steady rhythm. • Dress appropriately: • Scarfs, bulky coats will soften your projection. • Heels/smart shoes may make you stand more upright.

  13. The Presentation • Stand (do not sit) upright. • Shoulders back, but relaxed. • Crown of the head raised, neck straight. • Face your audience. • Maintain eye contact with the whole audience. • Don’t focus on one person. • Point at salient words on the screen for emphasis.

  14. The Presentation • Always allow time for questions. • ANY QUESTIONS?

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