1. O RAL P RESENTATION Ch 26

2. P URPOSE To present our ideas effectively and visually To inform To persuade To explain

3. H OW TO PRESENT YOURSELF Body language Vocal tone Eye contact Humor Receptiveness

4. H OW TO BE A GOOD SPEAKER Make eye contact Move around Don’t hid behind notes Speak loudly & clearly Don’t ramble Too much material rushes Make them clear to see Use less word Use more graphics Show slowly SpeakerVisuals

5. S TATEMENT OF PURPOSE Why are you choosing this subject? What do you want your listeners to get out of your presentation? Who are your listeners? Laypersons Informed persons Experts

6. D ELIVERY METHODS Memorized The information is presented by memory Downfall - No room for questions avoid Inpromptu The best way to deliver because of connection with audience Downfall – you must know your material! Small intimate groups, in-house meetings, simple topic Scripted Material is written on note cards or paper Downfall – leaves no room for audience reaction – boring Formal speeches, strict time limit, nervousness Extemporaneous Takes practice Downfall – you might forget material or lose track Face-to-face presentations, visually-based

7. P REPARING YOUR PRESENTATION Research your topic Support your information, opinion, recommendations and conclusions Simplicity and conciseness Use a few main points Anticipate questions Consider areas that you feel the audience will question Outline your presentation Use topic sentences to help you present your material Plan your visuals Decide what you want to show, appropriate, create a storyboard figre 26.1 pg 616 Prepare your visuals Be selective Easy to understand

8. H UMAN FACTOR Get to know the audience Be enthusiastic and confident Don’t preach Speak humanly as possible Be reasonable Don’t isolate groups of people Stay away from controversial topics

9. L AST MINUTE TIPS Open up with an engaging introduction Instead of using visuals, try using a story or something of value to start off with Provide examples These will help inform or explain your point Summarize To end a presentation, conclude by summarizing the main points