3/18/20161 oral presentations Everybody’s Nightmare!

3/18/20162 Oral Presentation Assignment  In a ten to fifteen minute oral presentation, describe the findings of your group’s field research (consumption logs) and library research. You can divide the presentation and organize it in any way you see fit.

3/18/20163 An Introduction could include:  What was your topic?  Why did you choose this topic?  What question(s) you were trying to answer?  How did you locate your sources?  What thesis did you arrive at?

3/18/20164 A Body could include:  What information did you find in response to your research questions?  What is the overall state of your consumption? Of America’s consumption? What impact does it have on the world?  What solutions did you discover? What can we do to reduce our impact?

3/18/20165 A Conclusion might include:  What additional information or sources might you like to find?  What additional questions emerged during your research?  What was your final conclusion?

3/18/20166  You should present the results of your research in this presentation, but do not read your essay. You may use an outline, visual aids or a Powerpoint presentation if you choose.

3/18/20167 Criteria for good presentations I. Identify your purpose and objectives II. Provide a clear organization III. Know your subject IV. Use an effective delivery

3/18/20168 II. Purpose & Objectives  Consider your audience: what do they already know?  Make your purpose and objectives clear: what do you want them to know by the time you finish?  Provide a clear introduction: what background will help them understand your presentation?

3/18/20169 III. Clear Organization  Indicate your thesis and main points clearly : compose for the ear, not the eye  Provide concrete examples and details for each point  Avoid complex sentence structure: u se personal language  Provide organizational clues with transitions: repeat main points

3/18/ Consider Audio/Visual Aids Would your presentation be clearer with….  an overhead with an outline, graphic  a chart  a powerpoint presentation  a music clip

3/18/ III. Know Your Subject  Research your topic: know your material well  Understand how your points are connected  Anticipate the audience’s questions Ex. 2 Ex. I Ex. 3

3/18/ IV. Effective Delivery  Be positive and enthusiastic – if you’re bored your audience will be too  Dress Appropriately!  Maintain good posture

3/18/ IV. Delivery continued  Monitor your behavior – avoid nervous mannerisms like twirling hair or rocking  Use your natural voice effectively – speak audibly and clearly  Maintain eye contact - try looking slightly above eye level of audience

3/18/ Delivery continued  Avoid reading – use outline or note cards  Avoid slang and sloppy grammar.

3/18/ The Fear Factor  Your audience is understanding and forgiving  Nervousness is usually invisible  Be yourself

3/18/  Practice first with friends  Concentrate on the message  Start with a slow, well-prepared introduction  Be prepared and practice!