Why? - The General Purpose To inform To persuade Tell ? Sell ?

Why? - The Specific Purpose The result you want to achieve State it in one sentence - clearly & concisely

The Beginning Say hello Say who you are Give purpose and main points Give schedule Handouts Questions

The Middle Have 3 or 4 main points they will not remember more than 5 points ! 80 % + of the time Have signposts and summaries

The Ending Summarise main points Relate conclusion to them Don’t present new ideas Be interesting Be brief

How? - Keywords Use index cards Print in big capitals Only keywords Number cards Use colour coding

Rehearsal Rehearsal is the most important part of preparing Run through your presentation at least twice Check timing

Language - the don’ts Avoid jargon Avoid complex phrases Avoid being too formal Avoid long sentences

Language - the dos Use everyday language Use concrete words Use rhetorical questions Use dramatic structures

Body Language - the don’ts Don’t point at anyone Don’t rock backwards & forwards Don’t stand rooted to the spot Don’t leave your hands by your sides Don’t avoid eye contact

Body Language - the dos Move hands & arms Move around the room Move towards audience Move your eyes around the audience Moving is normal

Signposting Signpost Summarise Use check - up questions This Way

Slides Big & bold capitals Use drawings Use colours Maximum 5 lines BIG

Making it Interesting I Go faster to excite Go slower to show importance Pause often & look round audience Give emphasis with voice & body

Making it Interesting II Visual Quote Surprising fact Story & anecdote Question

The Ending I Finish on time Cut out, but not summing up or conclusion

The Ending II Sum up Conclude Handouts ? Any questions ? Close

”Real ” Questions Paraphrase for audience If real question, answer it briefly Answer audience, not just the questioner If you don’t know the answer, say so

The End