1. Presentation Techniques

2. Organization of Information Transparency of structure (clear beginning, middle and end) Organization of content (identify clearly main points and supporting points) Adequate sign-posting (use of linking phrases or other indicators)

3. Use of Language Fluency (not too many restarts) Grammar Pronunciation Vocabulary (appropriate level and terminology) Linguistic techniques (sentence lengths, loud and clear voice, silence, questions, humor)

4. Delivery of Information Image (formal/informal, relaxed?) Body language Audience considerations (meet their interests and level of knowledge) Audience involvement (call for response) Use of manuscript (cue cards, bullet points) Visual aids (objects, transparencies, PP)

5. Sequencing Language firstly, secondly, thirdly… then, next, finally, lastly… let’s start with… let’s move on to… that brings us to… that covers… let’s get back to…

6. Highlighting Important Points in particular… with regard to… specifically speaking… whilst on the subject… for instance… case in point… allow me to illustrate my point by….

7. Summarizing/Concluding to sum up… in brief… in short… on the whole… in conclusion… to round up… to conclude…

8. COMMUNICATION 15 % VERBAL 35 %VOCAL 50%VISUAL Preparation Practice

9. CONCLUSION THANK YOU FOR LISTENING AND REMEMBER: YOU’RE NEVER TOO O L D TO LEARN NEW TRICKS!