1. Oral Presentation
Giving a Talk
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2. Learning Outcomes At the end of this unit students should be able to:
Employ research skills to gather and organise information for content.
Use logical steps to prepare the presentation
Develop a technique to help control nervousness and boost confidence
Use voice and gestures to maintain interest in the presentation
Prepare and use visual aids effectively
Deliver with confidence content of presentation.
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3. What is an Oral Presentation?
A short talk on a set topic
Talk to a group and present views on a topic based on readings or research.
The rest of the group then joins in a discussion of the topic.
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4. Process Examine the assignment criteria Analyse audience
Research topic
Brainstorm topic
Organise material and write a draft
Summarise draft into points
Plan and prepare visual aids.
Rehearse
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5. Structure
Attention getter
Introduction
Body
Conclusion

6. i) Grab the audience attention. ii) Introduce the topic.
Introduction:
i) Grab the audience attention.
ii) Introduce the topic.
iii) Outline the main topics: support with visual outline.
Body
Main point
Supporting point
Clearly state each main point first.
Give details/examples to support points.
Secondly
Main point
In addition...
Main point
Conclusion
To conclude...
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7. Introduction Give the direction your presentation will take.
State the topic and tells the audience what your presentation will cover.
Start presentation by addressing the audience and introducing yourself.
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8. Introduction Cont’d State your topic clearly e.g.:
a)‘I’m going to talk about...’
b) ‘Today I’d like to discuss…’
Provide an outline of the main points.
Provide any necessary background or definition of terms.
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9. Body Development of main points and present examples and evidence.
Well-structured- e.g. chronological order, theme or order of importance.
Clear links between main points, explanations and examples.
Visual aids to engage the interest of your audience and ‘show’ instead of just ‘tell’.
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10. Body Cont’d Emphasise important information.
Use verbal ‘signposts’, highlight key points and indicate the different sections of your presentation.
e.g.
a) ‘Another point is...’
b) ‘A contrary view to consider is’
c) ‘In conclusion’
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11. Body Cont’d
Move from one point to the next by using phrases (such as ‘Firstly ... secondly’ ... ‘finally’).
Introduce supporting evidence:
a) ‘For example ...’
b) ‘[Author name] states that ...’
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12. Conclusion
Summary of the main points made in the body of the presentation.
a) Restate the main points.
b) Re-answer the question.
No new information to be introduced. Indicate that all the points made in the introduction have been covered.
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13. Conclusion Cont’d
Restate the purpose of presentation, and say that the aim has been achieved :
a) ‘I think it’s now clear that ...’
Thank the audience, and invite questions/ comments.
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14. Confident Speaker prepares thoroughly by establishing your purpose
analyzing your audience
structuring your material and visual reinforcement
rehearsing your material
The three main elements are therefore preparation, presentation and practice.

15. Presentation

16. Opening remarks
Plan an opening that will attract interest and direct attention to the topic. Attempt starting with a controversial statement, a quotation, an anecdote, a question or a ‘show of hands’.
e.g.
a) Three out of five people in this room will be affected by heart disease.
b) A little relevant humour can be an effective ice breaker and gain attention.
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17. Posture Position yourself in the middle of the room
Avoid leaning on the table
Avoid any distracting habits
Stand at the side while referring to visuals/ charts

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19. Eye Contact Look at your audience
Move your eyes around the room and make your audience feel part of the presentation.
Avoid staring at the ceiling or the wall at the back of the room.
Don’t stare at one person as well!

20. Voice Talk loud enough Try to sound enthusiastic about your topic.
Bring variation in your voice
Pronounce your words clearly.
You should be able to develop the appropriate mood.

21. Other Tips Avoid reading from a written script. Refer to speaker notes
Refer to your visual aids at the appropriate time
Make use of your visual aids at appropriate time

22. Practice Practice Practice
Keep your material to a manageable length.
Practice talking in front of a helpful crowd
Talk in front of a mirror
Keep within the time limit
End with an impression!

23. Conclusion Skills remain the same for any presentation.
Groom yourself well for presentations
Understand and be knowledgeable about your topic
Adapt presentations to suit your audience.

24. 4. Use a personalised statement. 5. Ask a rhetorical question.
Some useful openers:
1. Ask a provocative question.
Did you realise that because you are at university you are likely to live five years longer than the national average?
2. Tell an anecdote.
My interest in this topic started when...
3. Present statistics.
Did you know that three out of five people in the room will die of heart disease?
4. Use a personalised statement.
Good morning my name is Charles...
5. Ask a rhetorical question.
Isn't it a bit unnerving that doctors call what they do 'practice'? (George Carlin)
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25. Reference
1. University of New South Wales, Oral Presentations for Tutorials and Seminars. [Retrieved from:
2. ONLINE TUTORIAL Engagement, Engaging your audience
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