Oral Presentation Tips (Ch. 7 of Making Sense)

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Oral Presentation Tips (Ch. 7 of Making Sense)

• Oral component is worth 25 of second assignment
• Its a collective team grade

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1. Preparation

• watch purpose (e.g., why are you giving pres.)
• pay attention to audience but be sensible (e.g.,
  dont use too many personal pronouns of
  reference maintain contact with audience)
• be focused (e.g., rather than giving audience
  individual handouts, have them focus on
  presentation on screen via overhead machine
  computer)
• be clear (e.g., explain unknown terms)

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2. Planning

• dont only write/read presentation (e.g., make
  notes)
• produce visuals that match presentation sections
  (if needed)
• focus on time limits (15 mins. max.)
• use index cards keyed to visuals (e.g., list
  details of presentation)
• dont be redundant (e.g., if your presentation is
  electronic and has slides, avoid index cards)

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3. Visuals

• take advantage of transparencies, slides, charts,
  PPT presentations, etc., if necessary
• make sure that visuals dont take away from
  content (e.g., PPTs saturated with video and
  sound are often unnecessary)
• keep content readable, clear, presentable (e.g.,
  use appropriate fonts clean backgrounds)
• be organized (e.g., have title slide keep
  transparencies in order)

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4. Presentation

• rehearse few times (e.g., time your delivery)
• use clear and calm voice (e.g., connect with
  audience)
• pace visual aids (e.g., elaborate on visuals
  dont block screen by standing in front give
  enough time for each visual)
• end confidently (i.e., apologies and
  uncertainties weaken presentations)
• be ready for questions (e.g., audience may be
  curious)