Creating an effective presentation can be difficult. I am taking Public Speaking this semester and I have learned a lot about creating and presenting speeches. I have found a presentation planning checklist that I think is helpful to do before you finalize your presentation.
-Does your introduction grab participant’s attention and explain your objectives?
-Do you follow this by clearly defining the points of the presentation?
-Are these main points in logical sequence?
-Do these flow well?
-Do the main points need support from visual aids?
-Does your closing summarize the presentation clearly and concisely?
-Is the conclusion strong?
-Have you tied the conclusion to the introduction?
It is also important that you have a general knowledge about the topic you are presenting. I think that it is helpful to have index cards with notes on it to help you present at a good pace. Also, if you have visual aids such as a PowerPoint presentation, then you want to make sure that the slides are easy to read. Try to avoid distracting backgrounds, and do not put so much information, try to just put the main points. Finally, make sure that you are dressed appropriately, be professional and practice your presentation many times before you are put on the spot.
Source: http://www.mindtools.com/CommSkll/PresentationPlanningChecklist.htm
Good post. The questions were very good and the tips were quite useful. I liked that you put your own voice into the post so that it added some liveliness to it. I really enjoyed it and it was good overall. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteYour tips are definitely helpful. I too have taken a speech class, and from what I remember your tips pretty much cover the basis and important things to remember while presenting. Speech classes definitely aid in confidence and composure during presentations.
ReplyDeleteGood tips, I don't like to give speeches in front of a large crowd, but I can associate with all the tips. Good job including your voice in the post.
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