©Trimtab Slide 1 EXPOSE YOURSELF but….

©Trimtab Slide 2 SUPPORT YOUR POSITION

©Trimtab Slide 3 Analytical Methods Presenting

©Trimtab Slide 4 Presentations in weeks 12 and 13  TOPICAny topic of your choice  DURATION 5-6 minutes  VISUAL AIDS Overhead projector (optional) No computer slides  Presentation Checklist

©Trimtab Slide 5 CriteriaExcellent (1)Good (0.75)Fair (0.5)Needs work(0.25)Comments Content Confidence Speech Visual Aids Time management Presentation Checklist  /presentation_checklist.htm /presentation_checklist.htm

©Trimtab Slide 6  (1) ORGANISATION talk was well-prepared topic clearly stated structure & scope of talk clearly stated in introduction topic was developed in order stated in introduction speaker summed up main points in conclusion speaker formulated conclusions and discussed implications  (2) CONTENT Speaker: was in control of subject matter covered what s/he intended to cover displayed knowledge of topic by referring to other sources  (3) CONFIDENCE Speaker: looked relaxed and confident controlled nervous hand movements used appropriate body language established good eye contact initially maintained eye contact throughout talk was aware of the audience response speaker’s movement and posture were relaxed

©Trimtab Slide 7  (4) SPEECH pace was varied and not too rushed volume was appropriate intonation varied & appropriate pronunciation and articulation were clear grammar accurate  (5) VISUAL AIDS equipment handled with confidence introduced at appropriate times were legible did not contain too much information showed appropriate use of diagrams  (6) TIMING/MODE OF DELIVERY talk was well- timed time was divided appropriately speaker spoke from notes speaker read text in spoken style  (7) DISCUSSION MANAGEMENT Speaker used appropriate strategies to: § initiate discussion § control flow of questions and focus of discussion § respond confidently § deflect difficult or irrelevant questions

©Trimtab Slide 8 An overview of your presentation Checklist:  why have I chosen this topic?  why is it important / interesting?  what are the consequences of present practice?  what could be the consequences of improved practice?  what was done about this practice in the past?  what has been written about it?  are there any gaps in the research literature about it?

©Trimtab Slide 9 Know who you are presenting to Attitudes Knowledge Culture Values Feelings Present situation Etc…. Attitudes Knowledge Culture Values Feelings Present situation Etc….

©Trimtab Slide 10 Effective oral presentation skills: The medium and the message PERFORMANCE OR CONTENT  Most (93%) of the impact of your communication is made by your voice and body language.  In preparation and rehearsal we spend most of the time on the remaining 7% i.e. the content.  TIME FOR THE MIRROR!! YOU THE PERFORMER  You are probably unaware from the physical and vocal habits that detract from your performance.  You are probably unaware of your strengths as a presenter.  Even when you have identified and acknowledged these habits they are very difficult to change.  The greatest strength you have as a presenter is your individuality.

©Trimtab Slide 11 Voice and Body Matters  40% of the impact of communication comes from the quality and power of the voice.  We restrict and constrict our voice in many different parts of the body: toes curl knees lock buttocks tighten hip sockets become rigid stomach muscles pull in and prevent diaphragm from expanding and contracting ribs are held tight shoulder blades stiffen upper chest freezes neck tightens jaw locks tongue bunches forehead clenches

©Trimtab Slide 12 Written Text Spoken Text (1)It is generally held that dietary factors can influence the risk of cardiovascular disease and there is a growing perception that such factors may operate not only on blood lipid levels but also on the haemostatic system. However to date, the specific dietary factors and mechanisms are not well understood and opinions conflict. (1) Most people believe that that dietary factors can influence the risk of cardiovascular disease and increasingly, experts believe that such factors may operate not only on blood lipid levels but also on the haemostatic system. But so far, we don’t really understand the specific dietary factors and mechanisms involved and expert opinion is conflicting. (2)Most of us believe that what we eat can influence the risk of heart disease, and increasingly, experts belive that things in our diet may affect not only our blood lipid levels, which are…., but also the haemostatic system, which is….. But so far, we don’t really understand actually, which factors in our diet, and how these work. Also, the experts can’t agree either!

©Trimtab Slide 13 Strategies for making your audience comfortable  Analyse your audience – who are they? What do they need? What is their specialist knowledge?  give your audience a plan and follow it. Tell them your purpose,  Know your subject well  make the main points very clear, use verbal signals and emphasis, show how they link to each other  get your timing right (practice with a tape recorder and identify some sections that are not vital to your talk towards the end - you can leave them out if you have to. Not the conclusion!  relate to your audience: body language, eye contact, interaction  use appropriate visual aids to support your message

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©Trimtab Slide 15  Turn nervousness into positive energy e.g. use big gestures  3 main points in 5 minutes is ENOUGH