Guidelines for Delivering an Oral Presentation

Before the presentation: Review content of each slide Commit sequence to memory Practice difficult words/names Rehearse timing http://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-improve-your-public-speaking-by-practicing-out-loud.html

Before the presentation: Test audio/video files on equipment Allow time to troubleshoot Not possible to pretest the equipment Bring your own equipment www.southeasttech.edu

Before the presentation: Practice orally Video yourself (if possible) Plan your attire Get a good night’s sleep www2.hshsl.umaryland.edu

During the Presentation Introduction and purpose of presentation Editorial - at a moderate pace Positive image Thank audience & invite questions http://isic.kharkov.ua/index.php/congress/oral-presentation/

Editorial Do not read each line word for word Use a strong voice Use inflection Speak at a moderate pace Avoid “Uh”, “You know”, “Like”, etc. theblacksheeponline.com/article/top-10-crutch-words

Project a positive image Move naturally Don’t rock Don’t lean over podium Use your hands effectively to add emphasis to key points Look at the audience as you speak; don’t stare at the screen or computer http://www.update.sg/course/project-a-positive-and-professional-image/

Thank audience & invite questions Repetition Leave Them Hopeful Bookend End on the Call to Action Use a Quotation End With a Question Tell a Story https://www.flickr.com/photos/roberthensley/ http://presentationpanda.com/uncategorized/7-ways-to-close-a-powerpoint-presentation/

Questions? http://collettevacations.travel/index.php/2010/09/14/reality-tour-2-weve-laid-a-lot-of-track/