Choose a Topic Entertainment Travel Education Business & Finance Make sure you are interested and knowledgeable with the topic! Examples: Entertainment Travel Education Business & Finance Science & Technology How to… Celebrities Other/Misc. Product Training News & Reports Sports
Research the Content Have a clear purpose! Be the expert! Demonstrate Interest and Enthusiasm! Don’t overwhelm the audience! INFORM. INFLUENCE. INSPIRE.
Create a PowerPoint , Poster and/or Demonstration 6 x 6 rule Avoid frequent use of bullets Minimize animations/movement Use color contrast Use high-quality graphics Take advantage of graphics, charts, and/or (short) videos
Create a Structured Guide Present to all learning styles Print a hand-out for audience to follow during presentation Chart/Graph Outline Quiz Etc.
The “C” Chord Pictures taken from Guitar-Beginner C Chord Video
Eurorail Picture taken from Globo Treks Rail Europe Video
Parts of a Cell and their Functions Picture taken from Bio Universe Cell Video
Verbal Delivery Project your voice! Modulate! Pause! Control rate of delivery! Ask questions! Use personal examples! Avoid “um”, “uh”, “like”, “ya know”, “stuff like that”
Nonverbal Delivery Utilize appropriate body language techniques Eye contact Use of hands Movement around the room Posture
Misc. The speaker should be in front while other group members are off to the side! There is no time requirement but you must be thorough! Everyone must share an equal part of the presentation!