Academic Debate and Critical Thinking Presentation Skills Karwan Sherwani Business and Management Department-Ishik University Academic Debate and Critical Thinking
Content Objectives Definition Types of presentation Key steps Presentation structure Tips for effective presentation Tips on PowerPoint Examples
Objectives To develop oral communication skills To be an effective speaker To communicate and deliver ideas effectively To build up confidence
Presentation “A speech or talk in which a new product, idea, or piece of work is shown and explained to an audience.” English Oxford Dictionaries
Types of presentations Quick 1-minute Questions. Conference paper presentations Report presentations Thesis defense Job presentations All reflect on you & require practice Never enough time to talk Requires a clear goal and message
Rehearsal for Presentations 1 minute Talk Questions: What you plan to become in the future, and how Business and Management Department will help you to achieve what you desire? Answer in (one Minute) without PowerPoint slides
Key steps Planning Preparing Practicing Presenting
How prepared are you? Narrow the topic and prepare script Decide on your title and aim Know your brief & audience Decide on your structure Narrow the topic and prepare script Decide on visual aids Rehearse your talk Deliver your talk Handle questions
Presentation structure Introduce yourself Introduce the topic Introduce main parts Introduction The content Facts/ opinions/ results/ evidence/ examples, etc. Body Summary Reccomendations Conclusion
Tips for effective presentation Prepare and practice Wear smart Establish a good body language (gestures and facial expressions) Make eye-contact Voice speed, volume and pitch/tones Be enthusiastic, yet manageable
Tips for effective presentation(Cont.) Avoid vocalized pauses (filler words) (Hum, Ah, Ee, you know) Instead choose a pause or period of silence or breathe. Prepare yourself for questions Visual aids (laptop/ data show projector/ white Board/chart/ handouts/ etc.) Have a backup plan Conquer fear and stress
Tips on PowerPoint well-structured (cover/ objectives/ content/ body/ summary/ outcome/ references) Eye-catching Clear font type and size Wise use of colour Avoid crowded slides Use keywords Timing Illustrations (figures/charts/animation)
Keep it simple Too many colours Too many fonts and styles Too much art work
Rehearse your talk Practice at anytime Practice, practice, practice
Evaluation PowerPoint Quality Body language/Vocal tones Confidence and Suppress of Stress English skills Interest in Presenting Knowledge of the topic
References Kaul, A. 2005. The Effective Presentation: Talk Your Way to Success. New Delhi: Response Book: New Delhi. Reynolds, G. 2012. Presentation Zen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery, 2nd edn. New Riders: Berkeley.