Quratulain Iqbal FUUAST For: BSCS, 1st Semester, 2009 May 11, 2009 Presentation Skills Quratulain Iqbal FUUAST For: BSCS, 1st Semester, 2009 May 11, 2009
Outline Planning Content and Handling Qs Visual Aids Creating Interest and Rapport Body Language Voice Audience Venue Miscellaneous Tips
Content of the Presentation Introduction of the Presentation Body of the Presentation Conclusion of the Presentation
How to Begin… Get the audience’s attention and signal beginning; Greet audience; Introduce yourself; Give title and introduce subject; Give your objectives (general and specific); Announce your outline; G. qs and comments from the audience.
The Body of the Presentation Limited content; Selected quantity; Sequencing your ideas; Keep their attention; Signal where you are; Listing information; Making transitions; Be clear and concrete
How to Conclude Brief reminder; Short summary; Thank the audience; Ask for qs./comments or invite a discussion. (You may wish to distribute some information in any form).
Dealing with Questions Anticipate qs; Listen carefully; Repeat the qs; Keep your responses brief; Be honest; Try to deflect loaded qs; Control the interchange; Use the last q to reinforce your main idea.
Visuals What are visuals? What media are used? What should you put on a visual? Why use visuals? Text to put on a visual; How should you present a visual in your presentation?
Creating Interest & Establishing Rapport with Audience Make it personal for them; Use words like you, we, us, our; Illustrate with a real life anecdote; Ask them to do sth; Ask dir./rhetorical qs; Avoid jargon; Use your sense of humour; Be brief and clear; Be natural.
Can you believe…?
Your Body Language Eye contact; Facial expressions, Posture; Gestures; Eye contact; Facial expressions, Posture; Gestures; Movements; Proximity; Appearance.
Your Voice Volume; Tone; Pitch; Pace
Your Audience Who are they? How many? Their experience? Their needs?
Your Venue Location; Access; Lighting; Size; Seating; The stage set; Temperature.