1. How to Make an Effective Presentation

2. A presentation is a formal talk to many people that presents information in a clear, structured way.

3. Preparation
Choosing a manageable topic. (5-10 minutes)
Collecting materials.
Organizing the materials.
Preparing visual/audio aids (PPT slides).
Rehearsing.

4. Criteria of evaluating a presentation
Content
Structure
Language
Visual/Audio aids
Presentation skills

5. Content
Informative
concrete

6. Structure Greeting the audience
Presenting your topic in a well-structured way
Concluding your presentation
Question time
Thanking the audience

7. Language Accurate and appropriate language
Acceptable pronunciation and intonation
Fluency

8. Visual/Audio aids Well-crafted Design
(e.g. color, lay-out, size, sound, etc.)
Proper rhythm of displaying slides

9. Presentation Skills
Paralinguistic features: volume, rising and falling tones, speed of speech, etc. Don’t speak in a monotone. Don’t speak too fast.
Body language: gestures, facial expression, eye contact, etc.
Don’t simply read from PPT slides or your notes.