Preparing for a Presentation Emilia Babaina & Olga Voevodina 21.09.2017
Structure Dealing with anxiety Know your image Use the tools of preparation Get ready to present Develop your speaking outline Prepare handouts Rehearse Answering questions
Dealing with anxiety Prepare mentally Know your strengths Prepare physically
Know your image
Use the tools of preparation Grasp your purpose Research the topic Structure your presentation
Get ready to present
Develop your speaking outline Make cards Keep it brief, use only key words
Prepare handouts Do not handle the materials at the beginning
Rehearsal Record your speech Improve it (tighten the structure, adjust expression, change order if necessary) Listen again in 48 hours
Answering questions Questions at the end of the presentation Look directly at the questioner Repeat the question If you cannot answer now, promise to find it out later
References McCarthy, P., Hatcher, C. Presentation Skills: The Essential Guide for Students. Sydney: SAGE Publications Ltd. 2002.