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Presentation Tips w
Greet your audience as they arrive. Attempt to get to know their level of
understanding, if possible. w
As audience members settle in, stand as though your feet
are nailed to the floor. Moving around
and checking equipment diminishes credibility. w
When you begin to speak let your face and voice command
attention. You may want to start
speaking before you show the first slide.
The audience is there to learn from you, not to see your slides. Your visuals should enhance your message,
not take over the show. w
Introduce yourself.
If possible, begin with a story that ties into your purpose. w
State your intentions.
Keep them simple. Remember
people can usually absorb only 3-5 main points per presentation. w
Engage the audience.
Hold eye contact with a few members, speaking directly with them. w
Explain why your information is important. When preparing your presentation ask
yourself why your message is significant to this particular group of
people. w
Give needed background information. How does it relate to prior and future
learning? w
Share objectives. Be
clear and organized. w
Cover expectations.
What will your audience learn? w
Outline main points.
Be sure that the main points of your presentation are arranged to
allow your presentation to flow in a logical sequence. w
Present your information.
Stick to one main point per slide.
Pause to blank screen as needed. w
Tell your audience how they can apply what they have
learned. Address individuals if
possible. w
Summarize main points.
Be concise. w
Review if needed.
Ask if anyone needs clarification.
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Offer a period of time for discussion at the end. Refer to hidden slides to clarify answers
to frequently asked questions. People
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Some Additional Tips: w
Run your slide show from your laptop or PC whenever
possible. It will run more smoothly
than using a CD alone. w
Copy and paste your presentation file from a CD to your
computer. Unless your CD is programmed
to run automatically upon insert, it is best to copy and paste the presentation
rather than opening it directly from the disc. w
Place presentation files on your desktop for easy access. w
Arrive at least an hour early to set up and check
equipment. w
Laptop or PC resolution MUST match projector resolution. w
Remember to disable any power saving features, which may
turn off your laptop during your presentations. w
Always have overhead transparencies, just in case equipment
fails. w
Unless absolutely necessary, postpone the distribution of
handouts until later in your presentations.
Giving them out early may divert attention away from you. Leaving handouts at audience members’ seats
during a lunch break can be seen as a pleasant surprise when they return to
the conference room. w
Visuals should only serve to enhance your information and
never detract attention away from you or your message. Although today’s audiences expect to be
entertained while they are being informed, too many flashy slide transitions,
animated clips and bulleted lists can easily look amateurish. w
Plan the contents of your last slide first. The closing slide should leave your
audience with your main point in mind. This page is best viewed with
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