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Presentation Techniques

Most presentations would be so much better if they were prepared more thoroughly. About 95% of how well your presentation goes is determined before you even start.

Besides, it’s extremely important to adapt the style of your presentation to your audience. You need to know not only why you are there, but why they are coming, what knowledge they have, what they expect, how old they are.

Moreover, a good oral presentation is well structured; this makes it easier for the listener to follow.

Basically there are three parts to a typical presentation: the beginning, the middle and the end (or introduction, body and conclusion). We are going to look at each part in turn and present the language needed to express both the structure and the content.

The beginning of a presentation is the most important part. It is when you establish a rapport with the audience and when you have its attention.

In English-speaking countries it is not uncommon for the speaker to begin with a joke, an interesting statement or fact made to surprise or provoke in order to gain the audience's attention, to make people want to listen, to feel relaxed, to get them warmed up and even to introduce the subject. This may or may not be appropriate in your country; you are probably the best judge. Certainly humour is difficult to convey and would not be appropriate in all contexts.

A good technique is to try to get your audience involved in your talk either by asking direct or rhetorical questions. Ask for a show of hands for example, in response to a question or, present information in such a way that the audience can identify with it. You can give an anecdote, unusual or surprising facts, or an illustration from real life could be employed here.

4.2 The DOs and DON'Ts of Oral Presentations.

The following are some "DOs" and "DON'Ts" for good oral presentations:

"DOs"

· Prepare an audience analysis.

· Organize the presentation to flow from one section to another.

· Prepare and rehearse the presentation.

· Visit the room where the presentation will be given ahead of time.

· Tell the audience in the introduction your subject, who you are, and your qualifications to speak about the subject.

· State your main ideas at the beginning.

· Provide adequate support for your ideas.

· Integrate relevant, supportive, and attractive audio-visual aids into your presentation.

· Use words that express your ideas clearly.

· Use acceptable language, pronunciation, and enunciation.

· Dress appropriately.

· Avoid distracting body movements.

· Maintain eye contact with the audience.

· Display enthusiasm and genuine concern for your subject.

· Use appropriate tone.

· Use transitional devices, words, and phrases coherently.

· Allow time for a question/answer period.

· Answer questions credibly. If you don't know, say so.

· Start and stop your presentation on time.

"DON'Ts"

· Don't be late for the presentation.

· Don't be afraid to pause and take a deep breath or two before you begin (or during your presentation, if required).



· Don't speak in a monotone or mumble.

· Don't read your notes.

· Don't sit or lean on the desk or lectern.

· Don't sway or rock in place.

· Don't pace back and forth.

· Don't avoid eye contact.

· Don't use technical terms unfamiliar to your audience provide clear explanations and definitions.

· Don't hold the pointer when you're not using it (but don't forget where you placed it, either).

· Don't stand in front of your visual aids.

· Don't leave the overhead projector, slide projector, etc. on if the screen will be blank.

· Don't leave a visual aid in place that is no longer relevant to the current topic.

· Don't forget that giving presentations is hard, but necessary if you are to be an effective communicator.

· And don't forget to have a bit of fun-you don't have to be boring.

(from http://www.etsu.edu/scitech/langskil/oral.htm)


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