1. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter 16 - 1 Developing Oral and Online Presentations

2. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter 16 - 2 Learning Objectives Explain how oral and online presentations can influence your career and learn to adapt the three-step process to oral presentations Explain why limiting your scope is especially important for oral presentations Discuss the three functions of an effective introduction

3. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter 16 - 3 Learning Objectives Identify six ways to get and hold your audience’s attention Describe the techniques you can use to feel more confident in front of an audience List six steps you can take to handle questions during a presentation

4. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter 16 - 4 Building Your Career with Oral Presentations Display your skills Think on your feet Grasp complex issues Handle challenges

5. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter 16 - 5 The Three-Step Process Planning Writing Closing

6. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter 16 - 6 Planning the Presentation Analyze the situation Gather the information Select the medium Organize the message

7. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter 16 - 7 Analyzing the Situation Information Persuasion Collaboration

8. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter 16 - 8 Analyzing the Audience Supportive Interested but neutral Uninterested Apprehensive Hostile

9. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter 16 - 9 Assessing the Environment Seating arrangements –Classroom or theater –Conference table –Horseshoe or “U” shape –Café style

10. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter 16 - 10 Selecting the Medium In-person presentations Web-based presentations

11. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter 16 - 11 Organizing the Presentation Define the main idea Limit the scope Choose the approach

12. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter 16 - 12 Preparing the Outline I.State purpose and main idea II.Group major points and subpoints III.List introduction, body, and close IV.Show your connections V.Show your sources VI.Choose a title

13. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter 16 - 13 The Speaking Outline Follow the planning outline Condense points and transitions to keywords Add delivery cues Arrange your notes

14. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter 16 - 14 Writing the Presentation Adapting to the audience Composing the presentation

15. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter 16 - 15 Adapting to the Audience Small groups –Casual style, promote participation, use simple visuals Large audiences –Formal style, control participation, use multimedia

16. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter 16 - 16 Composing the Presentation The introduction –Arouse interest –Build credibility –Preview message

17. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter 16 - 17 Composing the Presentation The body –Discuss ideas –Connect ideas –Capture attention

18. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter 16 - 18 Composing the Presentation The conclusion –Restate main points –Describe next steps –End on a strong note

19. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter 16 - 19 Completing Presentations Master the delivery Prepare to speak Overcome anxiety Respond to questions

20. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter 16 - 20 Mastering Your Delivery Memorizing Reading Impromptu speaking Speaking from notes

21. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter 16 - 21 Preparing to Speak Check the location Consider your audience Adapt to other cultures

22. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter 16 - 22 Overcoming Anxiety Practice, practice, practice Prepare more material than necessary Think positively Visualize your success Take a few deep breaths Be ready

23. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter 16 - 23 Overcoming Anxiety Don’t panic Be comfortable Concentrate on your message Focus on your audience Maintain eye contact Keep going

24. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter 16 - 24 Speaking with Confidence Nonverbal signals –Controlled beginning –Relaxed posture –Sound of your voice

25. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education InternationalChapter 16 - 25 Responding to Questions Focus on the questioner Respond appropriately Maintain control Survive the hot seat Encourage questions End the presentation