1. EE 311 Presentation Skills (excerpted from M. Compeau)

2. Agenda Presentation format issues Presentation format issues Constraints Constraints Who is the audience? Who is the audience? What are the goals of the presentation? What are the goals of the presentation? Justification Justification

3. Presentation format Oral/Written Oral/Written Should include: Should include: –Introduction –Conclusion –Body should flow logically –Visuals should be readable, interesting and maintain the audience interest

4. Who is the Audience? This is a presentation of your design to upper management This is a presentation of your design to upper management This is the presentation of your project to the course faculty This is the presentation of your project to the course faculty

5. Goals of the presentation Audience needs to be convinced that your preferred design is the best option Audience needs to be convinced that your preferred design is the best option Audience also needs to be convinced that you know what you are talking about Audience also needs to be convinced that you know what you are talking about

6. Justification Make sure all identified critical issues are justified with facts that support your position Make sure all identified critical issues are justified with facts that support your position There should be no questions There should be no questions

7. Any Questions?