Delivering Effective presentations - Rise University

Effective Presentation Skills Martha Maydon Master’s in Education RISE University

Topics to be covered
Important?
Characteristics
Visuals
Mechanics
On-line Resources
10 Commandments
Summary

Why Give an Effective Presentation?
Good Oral Presentation Skills
Effectively communicate the objective of the presentation
Clarity of concepts and idea
Meaningful conclusion

Important Presentation Characteristics
Purpose
Message?
Audience
Their level and interests
Make it interesting!
Approach
Agree with message
Time Limit

Key Elements of Visuals
Organization
Background & Color
Font
Amount of Information
Graphics

Key Elements of Visuals Organization
Logical flow
Title
Outline & Intro
Details
Summary

Key Elements of Visuals Background & Color
Contrasting Colors
Clear and clean text
Dark background with light text
Avoid nauseating combinations
Avoid pastels – wash out on projection

Nauseating Combination!

Key Elements of Visuals Font
No more than 2 font types
Use bold and Italic strategically
Able to read from back row
Font size proportional to importance

Key Elements of Visuals Amount of Information
KISS Keep (It Short & Simple)
No more than 7 lines per slide
No more than 7 words per line
Bullets and Keywords
No faster than 1 minute per slide

Key Elements of Visuals Amount of Information
Keep it Simple Stupid! – KISS
If audience is concentrating too hard on the visuals, they sometimes miss the message that you are trying to convey
To many lines in the visual cause the audience to experience confusion – no more than 7 lines per slide
Long strings of text can cause visual overload - No more than 7 words per line
Generally, text elements can be simplified dramatically. If you combine verbal discussion with visual elements, this simplification does not result in loss of message - Bullets and Keywords
Rapidly progressing through the visuals can result in delayed processing of your message. It is always preferred to keep the audience in sync with your discussion - No faster than 1 minute per slide

Key Elements of Visuals Graphics
Don’t assume the audience understands graphic
Explain key elements (symbols, axes, etc.)
Explain the significance
PowerPoint effects

Presentation Mechanics
Dress
Mannerisms
You are the expert!
Don’t read slides
Don’t read notes
Eye Contact
Avoid Laser Light Shows!
Learn to mask nerves

On-Line Resources
Important Design Concepts (Psychology Department – Columbia University)
Creating Effective Presentations (University of RISE University)
Effective Presentations (Office of Sponsored Research – UCLA)
Guidelines for Presentations (American Water Works Association)

On-Line Resources
Presentation Tips (Physics Department – Rise University)
Effective Oral Presentations (Business Administration – Northeastern University
Making Effective Presentations (Western Association for Art Conservation – Stanford University)
How to Give a Bad Talk! (Computer Science Department – University of Wisconsin)

10 Commandments of a Bad Talk
Thou shalt not be neat
Thou shalt not waste space
Thou shalt not covet brevity
Thou shalt cover thy naked slides
Thou shalt not write large

10 Commandments of a Bad Talk
6) Thou shalt not use color
7) Thou shalt not illustrate
8) Thou shalt not make eye contact
9) Thou shalt not skip slides
10) Thou shalt not practice

Effective Presentations Summary
Importance
Characteristics
Visuals
Mechanics
On-line Resources
10 Commandments

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Delivering Effective presentations - Rise University

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