1. Presentation Delivery

2. Why Presentation Skills are needed "A speech is an instrument which the speaker uses to get certain things done. He can't build a bridge with a speech. But by a speech he can enlist the support and cooperation that will enable him to get the bridge built. " - Wilbur S Howell of Princeton University in "The Speaker's Abstract: A Guide for Public Speaking (published in 1950).

3. Outline  Selecting the right format  Structure  Preparation  Delivery

4. Selecting the right format

5. The Elevator Pitch Dragons Den elevator pitch

6. The Conference Paper  Longer than elevator Pitch  Based on a research paper  Background, key terms, methodology

7. Project Presentations  Common in University  Explain why its important  Explain results  Key points  Tips from Steve Jobs Tips from Steve Jobs

8. Know Your Audience Or

9. Structure

10. Plan ahead  Two or three major points  several sub points that flow under them.  Story Format  Pan an Outline first

11. Using PowerPoint  Important Tool  Comes with risks  Potential to be distracting  One idea per slide  Avoid information overload

12. Text No! Yes! Source: http://sciencefair.math.iit.edu/display/colors/

13. To Avoid  Avoid Excessive Animation  Avoid Slide reading  Handouts Instead  No Small text  No full sentences  Awesome Presentation Pointers Awesome Presentation Pointers

14. Delivery style

15. Preparation

16. Practice. Practice. Practice.

17. Even your tone  Get a second opinion  Modulate your voice  Speak Clearly

18. Self Record

19. Delivery

20. Dress for the part Source: http://www.tarleton.edu/careers/Students/dress-to-impress.html

21. Get excited. You can do it!

22. Be confident  Make eye contact  Help audience to focus

23. Closing  Make sure there is a key takeaway  Summarize presentation Tips for Opening and Closing

24. Conclusion  Identify Presentation Type  Develop cohesive structure  Prepare in Advance  Deliver with confidence

25. References  Howell, W. (1950). The Speaker's Abstract: A Guide for Public Speaking.  Levit, A. (2010, May 18). How To Give A Great Presentation. Retrieved from Forbes: http://www.forbes.com/2010/05/18/how-to-give-a-great- presentation-forbes-woman-leadership-career.html  Martonosi, B. (2008). How to give a good Presentiona. Retrieved from Princeton: https://www.princeton.edu/~archss/webpdfs08/BaharMartonosi.pdf  Paradi, D. (2013). Results of the 2013 Annoying PowerPoint survey. Retrieved from Thinkoutside the slide: http://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/free- resources/latest-annoying-powerpoint-survey-results/

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