Effective Slideware Presentations Kevin Eric DePew ODU English

Presentation Overview Giving the Presentation Designing Presentations

Giving the Presentation Conceptualizing the Task Presentation Etiquette Reading vs. Speaking Physical Presentation

Conceptualizing the Task Slideware presentations A RE N OT meant to be stand alone texts Slideware presentations A RE meant to to be multi-modal and work in conjunction with the spoken word

Presentation Etiquette DO NOT…  exceed your time limit  be unorganized DO…  show confidence in your work  know your material  be respectful

Reading vs. Speaking Know the culture Reading  A: helps to keep you organized, on-task  D: often prevents eye contact, loss of ethos Speaking  A: demonstrates knowledge in material  D: can appear unorganized

Physical Presentation Pay attention to your location; especially if using a screen for slideware Make eye contact  Do not talk to the screen or paper; point to text when appropriate  If using slides; do not just read them, but use them to organize your talk

Designing Presentations Slideware Elements Appropriateness Communicate Visually

Slideware Elements The way that each slide looks affects how the audience receives information Therefore, pay attention to  Fonts  Color  Special effects  Images  Document design Alignment, Contrast, Proximity Repetition

Appropriateness Use appropriate backgrounds, images, and special effects for your presentation Discuss one issue per slide Use as little text as possible For long passages…  do not place entire quote on slides  excerpt, verbalize, or place in handout

Communicate Visually

Questions Your questions are welcomed and encouraged