Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter Developing Oral and Online Presentations
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter Learning Objectives Explain how oral and online presentations can influence your career and learn to adapt the three-step process to oral presentations Explain why limiting your scope is especially important for oral presentations Discuss the three functions of an effective introduction
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter Learning Objectives Identify six ways to get and hold your audience’s attention Describe the techniques you can use to feel more confident in front of an audience List six steps you can take to handle questions during a presentation
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter Building Your Career with Oral Presentations Display your skills Think on your feet Grasp complex issues Handle challenges
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter The Three-Step Process Planning Writing Closing
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter Planning the Presentation Analyze the situation Gather the information Select the medium Organize the message
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter Analyzing the Situation Information Persuasion Collaboration
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter Analyzing the Audience Supportive Interested but neutral Uninterested Apprehensive Hostile
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter Assessing the Environment Seating arrangements –Classroom or theater –Conference table –Horseshoe or “U” shape –Café style
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter Selecting the Medium In-person presentations Web-based presentations
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter Organizing the Presentation Define the main idea Limit the scope Choose the approach
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter Preparing the Outline I.State purpose and main idea II.Group major points and subpoints III.List introduction, body, and close IV.Show your connections V.Show your sources VI.Choose a title
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter The Speaking Outline Follow the planning outline Condense points and transitions to keywords Add delivery cues Arrange your notes
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter Writing the Presentation Adapting to the audience Composing the presentation
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter Adapting to the Audience Small groups –Casual style, promote participation, use simple visuals Large audiences –Formal style, control participation, use multimedia
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter Composing the Presentation The introduction –Arouse interest –Build credibility –Preview message
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter Composing the Presentation The body –Discuss ideas –Connect ideas –Capture attention
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter Composing the Presentation The conclusion –Restate main points –Describe next steps –End on a strong note
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter Completing Presentations Master the delivery Prepare to speak Overcome anxiety Respond to questions
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter Mastering Your Delivery Memorizing Reading Impromptu speaking Speaking from notes
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter Preparing to Speak Check the location Consider your audience Adapt to other cultures
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter Overcoming Anxiety Practice, practice, practice Prepare more material than necessary Think positively Visualize your success Take a few deep breaths Be ready
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter Overcoming Anxiety Don’t panic Be comfortable Concentrate on your message Focus on your audience Maintain eye contact Keep going
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter Speaking with Confidence Nonverbal signals –Controlled beginning –Relaxed posture –Sound of your voice
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter Responding to Questions Focus on the questioner Respond appropriately Maintain control Survive the hot seat Encourage questions End the presentation