presentation strategies

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PRESENTATION
STRATEGIES 2
Chapter 6
ACADEMIC
COMMUNICATION SKILLS 2

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What is the problem?
PaceYour Speech
It is easy for a speaker to speak too quickly when delivering a
presentation, especially if she or he is nervous.
A fast speaking pace can make it difficult for the audience to
follow the ideas in the presentation.
Making frequent brief pauses throughout a presentation slows
down the rate of speech so the audience can follow the speaker’s
ideas.
Therefore, it is important to know where and how often to pause.
As you speak, pace your speech by grouping your words and
pausing to help the audience follow.

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Strategies for Effective Pacing
n Pause at the end of a phrase
n Pause at the end of a cluase.

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n Make Eye Contact while Using Notes
n Catch Audience’s Attention by Telling a Story
n Create Rapport with the Audience the throughout a Presentation
n Signal a Transition Between Speakers
n Conclude by Summarizing the Main Points
n Open the Floor to Questions
n Refer to a Chart or a Graph
n Use Hand Gestures to Clarify Words and Ideas
n Use Visuals Thant Combine Words and Pictures
n Pace Your Speech
Evaluation Criteria