Making a GOOD PRESENTATON

Making a GOOD PRESENTATION

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What are your objectives?

Passing on InformationEntertaining the audienceInspiring the audienceKEYEducateEntertainExplainPreparing for a PRESENTATION2OR Simple Approach Logical Well-structured approach Include examples

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Collect material from different sources

Use the internet for latest examplesMake it interesting by bringing newspaper and magazine articlesUse charts, figures and graphsPRESENTATION MATERIAL

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Decide on the number of points

Be aware of your audienceTell them what you will tell themTell themTell them what you have told themStructuring your presentation

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BASIC TECHNIQUE

Introduction (Opening)

Mid Section(Central themes, ideas)

Ending(Conclusion, Recap, Taking questions)

Do not create information overloadKeep to your time limitStructuring your presentation II

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Make notes on firm paper or index cards

Use keywords and phrases

Number your cards

Dont parrot-read from them

Use as hints for remembering

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CUE CARDS 6

Acts as an ice-breaker Makes the audience comfortable and enthusiastic7HUMOUR in your presentation

There are two kinds of people, those who do the work and those who take the credit. Try to be in the first group; there is less competition there. INDIRA GANDHI

Many of life's failures are men who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.THOMAS EDISON8Use of ANECDOTES

Computer / Overhead ProjectorHave your students make them for youBright and colorful diagrams, pies, graphs etc.Use cartoons to make serious points lighterBlackboard HandoutsCharts

9Using VISUAL AIDS

Always rehearse your presentation using your chosen VAPause when you ask audience to look at visual aidsMake appropriate VA for large or small audienceLet them read on their own10Using VISUAL AIDS II

Involve them by asking regular questionsJudging the mood by their reactionsAdapt accordinglyLeg movementsLook for signalsUse your earsFacial SignsPosture

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Handling the AUDIENCE to your advantage

12Moods of the Audience

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Keep open postureAvoid crossing armsKeep your body relaxed = ConfidenceBody Language = 55% of CommunicationUse open hand gestures to emphasize pointsUse Body Language to reinforce your messageDont create barrier between you and audiencePause briefly each time you make an important point13BODY LANGUAGE

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Tidy hairBe well-groomed and neat Dont wear anything that distracts audienceUnkempt implies unpreparednessFriendly yet professionalHands out of pocket

14APPEARANCE

Vary your pitchPause for effectDo not go on and on..Do not put on an accentSpeak clearly and distinctlyAlways breathe well to relax Stress on certain words for points that are important

15VOICE MODULATION

A powerful tool of intimacyEstablishes positive bond with audienceSpread your gaze across the entire audienceDo not neglect anyone who is neutral or negativeFront rows Back rows Far sides

16EYE CONTACT

SlouchingFiddling with your hairAvoid distracting gesturesDont look only at your notesUnnecessary body movementAvoid unnecessary repetition of phrasesStanding with your back to the audienceDont gesture too much = Distraction

You KnowAvoiding BAD HABITS.I mean

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Questions:Device to build your image of a fair and effective and knowledgeable speakerFirst Step: Deliver a well-prepared presentationStay calm, whatever the tone or intention of questionerDo not be defensive or negativeAnswer loudly, clearly and preciselyAdd extra information, if necessaryFinish confidently, encourage questions

18Handling QUESTIONS smartly

Make clear that you will answer only one question at a timeDivert hostile questions back to questioner or audienceEncourage a questioner who is shy or nervousStay in control

19Handling QUESTIONS smartly II

Address the whole audience, not only the questioner

Prepare a few answers in advance to questions which can be raised

All questions must be answered with respect and courtesy

Be honest, if you do not know the answer20Handling QUESTIONS smartly III

Put yourself in the shoes of the AUDIENCEWhat do they want?Make the class aninteraction groundnot a monologue

Encourage sound ideasCelebrate Knowledge and Exchange

Win over the audience

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22QUESTIONS ?