1. Oral Presentation Skills

2. Four components: 1. Body Language 2. Voice 3. Appearance
4. Oral Content

3. Body Language Posture Openness Eye contact Movement Stand up straight
Do not sit or slouch
Demonstrate confidence
Openness
Face your audience
Eye contact
Look around, not down, or at one person
Movement
Stand to the side - Do not block your visuals
Use gestures, but do not be distracting
If suitable, move through your audience – make sure they can still hear you

4. Voice Enunciation – sounding out your words
Improper enunciation will lessen your audience’s understanding of the content
Pronunciation – saying words properly, as they are spelled
Mispronouncing words will detract from your credibility
Projection - Throw your voice to the back of the room
Tone – sound engaged, not bored or disinterested
Enthusiasm is contagious – show your interest in your topic
Volume – don’t whisper; don’t yell
Speak to low and you won’t be hear; speak to high and it will distract your audience
Speed – how quickly or slowly you speak
Pace yourself: speak to slowly and your audience will be bored; speak too quickly and the meaning will be lost
Pause and key points to highlight important parts or let people assimilate information

5. Appearance Professionalism Dress
When you look like a professional, it will be more likely you will be seen as one
Neat, tidy, and clean
Dress
Dress appropriately for your audience
Casual or Formal wear is dependent on the setting and audience

6. Oral Content Don’t read off a script
Only glance at cue cards as a reminder of your next point
Stick to your content – don’t stray off on tangents
Repeat key ideas for clarity

7. Practice, Practice, Practice!
When you arrive on presentation day, you should be comfortable enough with the material, and the technology, that you can speak fluently to your audience. Never underestimate the importance of rehearsal time!