1. Guidelines for Delivering an Oral Presentation

2. Before the presentation:
Review content of each slide
Commit sequence to memory
Practice difficult words/names
Rehearse timing

3. Before the presentation:
Test audio/video files on equipment
Allow time to troubleshoot
Not possible to pretest the equipment
Bring your own equipment

4. Before the presentation:
Practice orally
Video yourself (if possible)
Plan your attire
Get a good night’s sleep
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5. During the Presentation
Introduction and purpose of presentation
Editorial - at a moderate pace
Positive image
Thank audience & invite questions

6. Editorial Do not read each line word for word Use a strong voice
Use inflection
Speak at a moderate pace
Avoid “Uh”, “You know”, “Like”, etc.
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7. Project a positive image
Move naturally
Don’t rock
Don’t lean over podium
Use your hands effectively to add emphasis to key points
Look at the audience as you speak; don’t stare at the screen or computer

8. Thank audience & invite questions
Repetition
Leave Them Hopeful
Bookend
End on the Call to Action
Use a Quotation
End With a Question
Tell a Story

9. Questions?