Handout 3: Developing a presentation PowerPoint presentation Unit 304 (B&A43): Develop a presentation Handout 3: Developing a presentation

Aims and objectives The aims of this lesson are: To provide learners with the knowledge to identify the purpose, content, style, timing and audience for a presentation. To provide learners with the knowledge to select a communication media that is appropriate. The objectives are for you to understand: The need to identify the purpose, content, style, timing and audience for a presentation. How to select a communication media that is appropriate.

Recap – Communication media Meetings E-mail Conference calls Reports Presentations

Identify Before planning any form of presentation there is a need to identify certain criteria: Use Activity 5 with this slide

What is the purpose of the presentation? Presentations have many purposes: Inform Enthuse Teach Support Guide.

Content When developing a presentation your will already have the subject matter, now you must consider the content. The following points need to be addressed: What are your key points? How will you support these key points? How will you make it easy to follow?

Styles There are various styles of presenting, you must consider which is best for your presentation: Fast Slow ‘Lessing’ style Storyboard.

In order for the correct timing to be achieved you must: Timings It is imperative that you identify the timing of a presentation as you only have a certain time limit in which to deliver your message/information. In order for the correct timing to be achieved you must: Practice Practice.

When delivering a presentation you must consider your audience: The size of the audience Their knowledge Their motivation Their attitudes. This is called audience analysis; the more you know about the audience the easier it will be for you to target your presentation. Use Activity 6 before the next slide

Communication media When preparing any presentation you must select a communication media that is appropriate to the: The nature of presentation The message you are delivering The audience. Types of communication: Slideshows Flipcharts with handouts Handouts only.

Summary Identify Purpose Content Style Timing Audience Communication media Considerations Types of communication media

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The structure of a presentation Your next lesson: The structure of a presentation