This document provides guidance for giving oral presentations. It emphasizes that preparation, practice, and effective delivery are key to giving an effective presentation. Presenters should prepare an outline and know their topic well. They should practice their presentation out loud and time themselves to adhere to time limits. When delivering a presentation, presenters should tell the audience their topic and what they will cover, speak loudly and make eye contact, and use simple visual aids that relate to the topic.
3. Presentations are a brief discussion of a
focused topic delivered to a group of
listeners in order to impart knowledge.
They are similar to essays. They both
have an introduction, main body and
conclusion.
Oral Presentations
4. Preparation is the key to giving an
effective presentation and to controlling
your nervousness.
Prepare an outline of your topic with the
main points.
Know your topic well.
You will be the one expert on the topic in
the classroom.
Preparation
5. Practice giving your presentation.
Speak out loud and time yourself.
It is absolutely important that you adhere
to your time limit so time yourself when
you practice your presentation.
Practice
6. Begin your presentation by telling your
audience what your topic is what you will
be covering.
Speak in a clear, audible voice. Loudly
enough to be clearly heard in the back
row.
Make frequent eye contact with the
audience. Engaging them directly with
your eyes shows youre confident.
Delivery
7. Keep visual aids simple.
Make sure they relate to your topic.
Know how to use your props and engage
them properly.
Props
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Since 1976, every U.S. president has
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Other countries around the world, including
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