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2.  Know your topic  Be comfortable with your topic  Enjoy discussing your topic  Organize your topic  Invent a clever introduction

3.  Texts, graphs, charts, and/or illustrations CLARIFY your presentation  PowerPoint presentations ◦ Uncluttered, organized slides ◦ Large font ◦ Bulleted text ◦ Clear graphics

4.  Look presentable  Be professional

5.  Slow down  Pause occasionally for emphasis  Respect the time limit

6.  Moderate your voice  End statements with a firm downward tone  Don’t talk like a robot  Highlight sparingly

7.  Stay on topic  Avoid nervous laughter  Be diplomatic  Pay attention to your facial muscles

8.  Summarize your “take-home” message in your final slide.  Ask your audience for questions.  Compliment the question and restate it in your own words before answering it.

9.  Stand up straight and balance on both feet.  If you feel the urge to sway, take two full steps to the side and stand still again.  Put your hands in front of you comfortably at waist level.

10.  Use gestures  Keep your gestures light and subtle  Mirror your gesture

11.  Record yourself. Listen and watch!  Practice 5 to 10 times from start to finish.  Take note of good oral presenters.good

12.  Empathize.  Connect with your audience. (This inadvertently helps to streamline your presentation.)  Be yourself.  Remain calm.