4. Target audience : B.Tech & MCA Students
This OER is developed on
“Effective Presentation skills” followed by graded
activities on knowledge quiz assimilation quiz, and
reflection quiz.
Learning Objectives
After following this OER, learner will be able to plan –prepare and
deliver effective presentation.
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There are eight steps in Planning
Step-1- Define the purpose of your Presentation
Step-2- Know your audience
Step-3- Study the venue
Step-4- Choose appropriate Topic
Step-5- Select a Suitable title
Step-6- Collect Material from different sources
Step-7- Structure your Presentation.
9. TO DEMONSTRATE?
TO MOTIVATE?
TO INFORM?
What is the purpose of your Presentation?
1.DEFINE THE PURPOSE OF YOUR
PRESENTATION
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10. 2. Know your audience
Their knowledge of your topic
Their interests
Their cultural differences
Their ethnic background
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11. 3. Study the venue
Size of the audience
Size of the venue
Nature of presentation
Availability of equipment
Nature of equipment
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4. Choose Appropriate Topic
Topic that is relevant to the Occasion
Topic that is not controversial
Topic that is interesting to the Audience.
Topic that matches your knowledge level.
Topic that is neither too broad not too narrow
Topic that represent one principle theme
Topic that is specific
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5. Select a suitable Title
Title that is short
Title that is relevant to the Topic
Title that is informative
Title that has no place for confusion
Title that grab attention
Title that is clear
15. 7. Structure your presentation
Introduction Main theme Conclusion
From known to unknown
From simple to complex
Logical or chronological order
Use images to support your Content
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8. Use appropriate Visual Aids
Visuals can be diagrams-charts-maps-graphs-videos-slides –pictures etc
Visuals stimulate audience’s interest
Visuals should be relevant to the theme
Visual should support your content
Visuals should be well timed
Visuals should be shorter than oral portion of presentation
Visuals illustrate key points
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How to use Visual aids
Follow 6x6 rule
Not more than 6 lines per slide
6 words per line.
More contrast more readability
Use only bullets
Title should be between-28-36
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Practice setting time limit
Practice out loudly
Practice with actual visual aids
Practice for spontaneity
Practice while standing up
Practice in front of small audience
Practice the entire presentation at once
Practice articulation
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III. Presentation
Greet the Dignitaries
Respect the audience
Introduce yourself
Introduce the topic with great introduction.
Speak clearly and confidently
Maintain time sense
Don’t memorize the topic
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Use positive body language
Of all the things you wear , your expression is the most
important.------------Janet Lane.
Research says body language impact on the audience is 93%.
Only 7% of words have impact on the audience.
Open posture is the right posture that has great impact on the
audience.
Use right gestures.
Eye contact is the most important tool of communication.
Of all the things you wear , your expression is the most important.
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How you sound 38%55% How you look
55% How you look
55% How you look
How you sound 38%
What you say7%
Dr.Mehrabian
UCLA
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How to end your presentation ?
Closing must be as powerful as your beginning.
Summarize your key points.
Come out with strong message.
Use a powerful quote
Match your quote to the topic you are presenting.
Thank your audience for their attention.
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“ If you have the courage to
start , you have the courage to
succeed”.
Mel Robbins
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Graded activities
Knowledge quiz
There are 3 questions in the knowledge quiz . and three questions in the reflection quiz. Each question carries one point.
1.According to Meherabain the impact of non-verbal communication on audience is----- [ ]
a. 55%
b. 38%
c. 7%
d. 59%
2. Which of the following rule can be recommended for preparing power point slides. [ ]
1. 8x8 rule
2. 6x6 rule
3. 10x10 rule
4. All the above
3.According to Americans the greatest fear is--- [ ]
a. Fear of snakes
b. Fear of heights
c. Fear of strangers
d. Fear of speaking before group
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Assimilation Quiz
There are three questions in the assimilation quiz each one carries one point.
1.The main purposeof using the audio visuals in presentation is-- [ ]
a. To attract audience attention
b. To show your technical expertise
c. To entertain the audience
d. To illustrate key points
2. Which of the following sentence is correct? [ ]
a. Pale colors more visibility
b. More contrast more visibility
c. More contrast less readability
d. None of the above
3. While choosing presentation topic --- [ ] [ More than one answer is correct]
a. Topic should be interesting to the audience
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Reflection Quiz.
There are three questions in the reflection quiz. Each carries one point.
1.If the title of the slide is written in grey and the content is written in black, and the background for both is set in white
colour , Which of the following is more visible?
a. Title
b. Content
c. Title & Content
d. All the above
2.Which of the following sentence is correct?
a. Choose only two fonts
b. Choose multiple fonts
c. Choose two fonts for heading
d. Choose multiple fonts for content
3. The strain of the eyes is maximum when use – [More than one answer is correct]
a. white and grey combination
b. Compliment colours
c. Same combination
d. White and yellow combination
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Discussion form
1.What challenges did you face while preparing power point presentation?
[30 points possible]
2.Discuss the innovative ideas in preparing power point presentation?
[30 points possible]