1. Oral Presentation Instructions Senior Exit Project
4/15/2017
Oral Presentation
Senior Exit Project
Senior Exit Projects

2. Organization Plan your speech with an outline
Use rubric evaluation to assist you
Check off each rubric requirement as you prepare for it

3. Introduction Dynamic introduction grab the panel’s attention
preview the main points of your presentation

4. Content Research paper review
make clear connection between paper and project
explain what you learned by doing the research
how did that assist you with project
make reference to page in portfolio

5. Content Project Preview Explain the project execution
Show evidence of how you planned to complete your project
Explain the project execution
what did you do
how did you do it
Portfolio Utilization
make reference to page/caption numbers in portfolio
Explain your learning experience
address positive and negative aspects of the project
what problems did you encounter
how did you overcome adversity

6. Delivery Confidence/Energy Word Choice/Vocal Interferences
easy to understand
appropriate pitch, volume, articulation
show passion for your subject
Word Choice/Vocal Interferences
appropriate grammar and language
avoid using ums, uh, er, like, you know, a lot, etc.
Body Language
excessive hand gestures, pacing, playing with hair, etc.
Appearance
professional dress required
males-suit recommended (minimum dress shirt, tie, slacks and dress shoes
females-dress/skirt recommended with appropriate length and coverage
Eye Contact
consistently engage your audience with eye contact

7. Visual Aids Use appropriate visual aids to enhance your presentation
pictures
physical project
posterboard
video
video can be incorporated into PowerPoint or it can be a separate DVD
PowerPoint
make sure you practice with the equipment so you know how it works

8. Length of Speech Speech should last between 10-20 minutes
excludes question/answer session
Practice, Practice, Practice
note cards are permissible
use as way to keep organized and stay on track
DO NOT READ from PowerPoint or notes
practice sessions available upon request

9. Conclusion Creative conclusion of presentation
review main points covered
Invite panel to ask questions

10. Question/Answer Session
Time provided for questions by panel AFTER the conclusion of speech
know your paper topic well
know your project well
know the connection between the two

11. Presentation Do’s & Don’ts
Rehearse your speech multiple times
Dress formally
Rehearse
Make a PowerPoint presentation (not required but highly encouraged)
Incorporate as much physical evidence/visuals or demonstrations as possible
Create a dynamic opening/introduction

12. Presentation Do’s & Don’ts
Introduce and thank your panel of judges
Rehearse
Establish a clear connection between your research paper and your project
Incorporate all of the proper speaking skills you have been taught through the years

13. Presentation Do’s & Don’ts
The majority of your speech should be about your personal experience throughout your exit project
Have a definite structure or organization to your speech
Utilize an effective closing or conclusion
Solicit questions after you have concluded your speech

14. Presentation Do’s & Don’ts
Dress inappropriately (you know what we mean girls)
Think that you have taken debate or forensics so you can “wing it”
Talk at length about your research paper instead of your project
Write your entire speech on your PowerPoint slides
Read your speech from your PowerPoint or from note cards
Forget to advance the slides as you are speaking

15. Presentation Do’s & Don’ts
Show up late….dire consequences
Consider your presentation a proper place to make a “political statement” about the exit projects in general
Fail to incorporate visual aids during your speech
Move from topic to topic without proper transitions
Use informal language, stutter, stammer, or fail to use proper speaking techniques

16. Presentation Do’s & Don’ts
Do NOT run short of TEN minutes (this is why we rehearse people)

17. Oral Presentation