2. EFFECTIVE PRESENTATIONS

3. THE KEY TO AN EFFECTIVE PRESENTATION Organization Clear focus Definite beginning, middle & end Engage the audience Utilize many types of multimedia Inform the audience

4. PURPOSE OF PRESENTATIONS To inform or teach To share findings or research To persuade To debate To entertain

5. APPEARANCE IS EVERYTHING Eye contact Dress Posture/ Poise Body language

6. PRESENTATION LENGTH Don’t put your audience to sleep Don’t rush

7. GRAB YOUR AUDIENCE Use questioning Be enthusiastic Plan activities Hold discussions Make them think…...

8. SPEAKER’S VOICE Speak clearly Don’t rush Speak loud (but don’t shout)

9. VISUAL AIDS Increase effectiveness Should be related to topic Not too distracting Clearly designed & appealing May include: –costumes, charts, pictures, audio, video

10. AVOID….. *Rushing * Fidgeting * Too many visuals * Reading

11. TIME MANAGEMENT Watch the clock Wear a watch Have a time keeper Allot time for questions/discussions

12. PREPARATION Practice in front of a mirror or audience Time yourself Prepare note cards Write an outline Be familiar with the topic

13. WHAT MAKES A GOOD AUDIENCE Active Listening Get involved Ask meaningful questions Eye contact with speaker Body language

14. After the presentation, REFLECT ……. What was effective? What did not work? How could I improve my presentation skills? Was the audience engaged?

15. EVALUATING PRESENTATIONS Appearance of presenters Presentation Mechanics Organization Accuracy of research Voice

16. REMEMBER….. SMILE & RELAX NERVOUSNESS IS NORMAL !