Presentation Delivery
Why Presentation Skills are needed "A speech is an instrument which the speaker uses to get certain things done. He can't build a bridge with a speech. But by a speech he can enlist the support and cooperation that will enable him to get the bridge built. " - Wilbur S Howell of Princeton University in "The Speaker's Abstract: A Guide for Public Speaking (published in 1950).
Outline Selecting the right format Structure Preparation Delivery
Selecting the right format
The Elevator Pitch Dragons Den elevator pitch
The Conference Paper Longer than elevator Pitch Based on a research paper Background, key terms, methodology
Project Presentations Common in University Explain why its important Explain results Key points Tips from Steve Jobs Tips from Steve Jobs
Know Your Audience Or
Structure
Plan ahead Two or three major points several sub points that flow under them. Story Format Pan an Outline first
Using PowerPoint Important Tool Comes with risks Potential to be distracting One idea per slide Avoid information overload
Text No! Yes! Source:
To Avoid Avoid Excessive Animation Avoid Slide reading Handouts Instead No Small text No full sentences Awesome Presentation Pointers Awesome Presentation Pointers
Delivery style
Preparation
Practice. Practice. Practice.
Even your tone Get a second opinion Modulate your voice Speak Clearly
Self Record
Delivery
Dress for the part Source:
Get excited. You can do it!
Be confident Make eye contact Help audience to focus
Closing Make sure there is a key takeaway Summarize presentation Tips for Opening and Closing
Conclusion Identify Presentation Type Develop cohesive structure Prepare in Advance Deliver with confidence
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