This document provides guidance on developing effective presentation skills. It outlines the key steps to preparing a presentation as plan/agenda, prepare, practice, and present. Some important aspects that are covered include structuring the presentation with an introduction, main content, and conclusion. Using visual aids like PowerPoint effectively with simple designs and 3-7 bullet points per slide. The presenter should speak loudly and vary their voice pitch and volume. They should also feel confident through their appearance and body language, and be prepared to answer potential questions from the audience. Rehearsing thoroughly is emphasized to help present smoothly and manage time well.

1. PRESENTATION
SKILLS
Junaid Amjed
Lecturer English Department
Govt. M.D College Faisalabad .
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2. A presentation is a means of communication which
can be adapted to various speaking situations, such
as talking to a group, addressing a meeting or
briefing a team.
Definition •
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3. Presentation skills.
Following are the steps include in preparing effective
presentation:
Plan/Agenda
Prepare
Practice
Present
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4. Plan / Agenda .
. Preparation and Practice
. Tone and Body Language
. Perfect PowerPoint
. Flipcharts and Whiteboards
. Dealing with questions and interruptions
. Facing your fears
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5. What makes a good presentation?
Divide into groups
What makes a good presentation?
Some things to think about
- presenter
- resources
- structure
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6. Preparation.
Structure
Visual Aids
Voice
Appearance
Questions
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7. Structure •
Write your presentation in this order:
Objective
Beginning or introduction
Main content
Summary, conclusion and recommendations Questions
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8. Introduction
Grab the Audience
Attention
Main Theme
Content Should
be Relevant
to Topic
Summary/ Conclusion
Key Message / Questions
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9. Visual aids • • • •
•Use simple fonts, colors and graphs
•Use images and clipart.
•3 to 7 bullets per slide.
•Don’t over crowd your slides, it will not look professional.
•New or different visual aids wake people up.
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10. Voice.
•Louder and clear than your normal pitch.
•Vary pitch and volume.
•Over emphasis
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11. Appearance.
• Dark colors read as businesslike.
• Wear comfortable shoes to weight your feet evenly.
• Allow yourself to move a bit.
• Look confident.
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12. Questions.
• Sketch an idea that what kind of
questions audience may ask.
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13. Practice.
•Rehearse all points what you prepare.
•Rehearse with all visual aids and
handouts.
•Practice again and again to manage
time.
•Rehearse in front of mirror or a friend.
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14. Present.
• Make a strong start.
• Engage the audience in first 2-
3 minutes.
• Show your passion through
your movements and gestures.
• Make an eye contact.
• Don’t forget to smile as well,
unless your topic is very grim.
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