You should know the argument inside and out as well as plan for debate
from any angle.
Take the venue and audience into
consideration when planning the
presentation.
Prepare your content
One idea per slide
better images
than text
Placement
be sure to place text and
important information at the top
of the slide.
This way
those in the
back can still
get the gist of
your talk
Software
Which tool are you most
comfortable with?
take care about:
size,templates,
transitions and credits or contact
Building a presentation
Visual aids are a great feature to
highlight and clarify your point
Your audience should be more focused on
what you are speaking about than what is
on your visual aids.
Effective comunication
It has to be compelling
eye contact, speak
clearly and project,
engage the
audience by
fielding questions,
stay calm. humor
adapt to the
audience
Visual Aids
Text
the faster someone can read what's on your
slide, the quicker they will return to your face
and concentrate on what you are saying.
Ensure colors are
high-contrast. Use
legible type with a
good weight, you
also want people to
be able to read your
slides from a
distance.
Use Of Image
Creative Commons
be sure to
provide credits
when you insert
the image into
your slide show.
(for the
copyrights)
Mix your visuals
Ideally it will mix
photographs, illustrations,
and text to sustain your
audience's interest.
One image per slide
This keeps the
message
straightforward and
focused
bigger is better
because they will be easier for
those in the back to see.
Talk to the audience
Only talk when you have something to say
Research never goes as fast as you would like.
Remember the audience's time is precious and should
not be abused by a presentation of dull preliminary
material.
self knowledge
Presentations should be enjoyable so need to know your limits
If you are not funny by nature, do not try and be funny. If you
are not good at telling personal stories, do not try and tell
them, and so on.
Less is more
a common mistake of
inexperienced presenters is to try
to say too much.. As a result, the
main message is often lost, and
valuable question time is usually
curtailed.
Your knowledge of the subject is best
expressed through a clear and concise
presentation that is provocative and
leads to a dialog during the
question-and-answer session when the
audience becomes active participants.
prepare presentations that address the target audience.
what are their backgrounds and
knowledge level of the material you
are presenting and what they are
hoping to get out of the
presentation
Be Logical
You need to set the stage
(beginning), you tell the
story (middle), and you
have a big finish (the end)
where the take-home
message is clearly
understood.
Delivering your presentation
Follow-Up
Asking for feedback can help you
improve your presentation for the
next time
Write a script
write a script to sit alongside your slides that will jog
your memory (just in case)
simply two or three bullet points per slide
Surprise your
audience and yourself
Don't include anything in your slide deck that bores you, or it will surely bore your audience as well
Do a practice-run of your presentation with your slides at least twice. This will help you figure out
which slides might be irrelevant, whether the ordering is appropriate, as well as how to transition
from one idea to the next.
Be funny, but not ridiculous Tell a
personal story. Your slides should
strengthen these ideas.
Saying thanks
given that other people have generously
expended time and energy to ensure you
have a place to share your work and ideas.
is an excellent networking technique that improves your community
Engage in dialogue with new
contacts who reach out to you.
Thank others who presented with
you. Offer them feedback on their
presentations and add them to
your networks. Thank the
organizers who invited you to
present. With any luck, they'll invite
you back next time