Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Developing Oral and Online Presentations
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Building Your Career with Oral Presentations Display your skills Think on your feet Grasp complex issues Handle challenges
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter The Three-Step Process WritingCompletingPlanning Analyze Situation Gather Information Select Medium Get Organized Revise Master Delivery Prepare to Speak Overcome Anxiety Adapt to the Audience Compose the Message
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Planning the Presentation Analyze the situation Gather the information Select the medium Organize the information
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Analyzing the Purpose Inform Persuade Collaborate
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Analyzing the Audience Supportive Interested but neutral Uninterested Apprehensive Hostile
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Selecting the Right Medium In-person presentations Web-based presentations
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Organizing the Presentation Define the main idea Limit the scope Choose the approach
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter The Presentation Outline State purpose and main idea Organize major points and subpoints Identify introduction, body, and close Plan transitions between sections Prepare bibliography and sources Choose a compelling title
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter The Speaking Outline Simplify the planning outline Choose key words Add delivery cues Arrange your notes
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Writing the Presentation Adapting to the audience Composing the message
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Adapting to the Audience Small groups –Casual style –Seek participation –Simple visuals Large audiences –Formal style –Control participation –Multimedia
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Presentation Introduction Arouse interest Build credibility Preview the presentation
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Presentation Body Connect the ideas Capture audience’s attention
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Presentation Close Restate the main points Describe the next steps End on a strong note
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Effective Visual Aids Create interest Visualize ideas Increase variety Promote learning
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Types of Visual Aids Overhead transparencies Electronic presentations Chalkboards and whiteboards Flip charts Other visuals
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Creating Effective Slides Readable content Modified graphics Design elements Animation and effects
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Writing Readable Content Limit each slide to one concept Limit content to 20 or 25 words Avoid sentences and blocks of text Phrase items in parallel form Write in the active voice Include visuals to hold attention
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Designing Slide Graphics Simplify visuals –Fewer details –Shorter elements Highlight key points –Clear visual paths –Logical layouts
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Selecting Design Elements Color schemes Background designs Foreground and artwork Fonts and type styles
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Animation and Effects Function vs. decoration Transitions and builds Action buttons and hyperlinks Multimedia elements
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Online Presentations Advantages –Cost savings –Convenience Disadvantages –Limited feedback –Technology issues
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Online Presentation Tips Send preview materials Consider the audience Keep content simple Ensure compatibility Seek feedback often Allow plenty of time
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Completing Presentations Finalizing slides and support Preparing to speak Practicing your delivery Overcoming anxiety Handling questions
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Finalize Slides and Support Title slides Agenda slides Navigation slides Printed handouts
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Preparing to Speak Memorizing the material Reading the material Speaking from notes
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Practicing Your Delivery Present naturally Rehearse the speech Check the equipment Introduce the slides Track your time Anticipate questions
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Overcoming Anxiety Prepare and practice Stay positive Visualize success Take deep breaths Be ready Get comfortable Don’t panic Stay focused Make eye contact Keep going
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Responding to Questions Anticipate questions Focus on the questioner Respond appropriately Stay in control Survive the hot seat Conclude the presentation