The document provides tips for giving effective presentations including: 1. Researching the topic thoroughly and creating an outline and draft before finalizing the presentation. 2. Choosing presentation software that fits the material and using consistent formatting like fonts, minimal text, and relevant pictures. 3. Understanding the audience by considering why they are attending and what they should get out of the presentation. Using appropriate humor and paying attention to their reactions. 4. Maintaining good body language through eye contact, appropriate dress, and open hand gestures. Preparing beforehand by breathing, meeting attendees, and keeping to time limits.

1. Now that’s a presentation! By: Aimee Evans

2. Pre-presentation Research the topic Create an outline Make a rough draft Revise the rough draft Construct the final copy – leaving lots of time for Q & A

3. Presentation software Choose which software best fits the material Be consistent when using slides Too much variation will lose the audience’s focus Don’t use too many pictures Pictures also need to be relevant to the topic Research fonts and make sure to use the right ones The wrong ones can strain the readers’ eyes and make it harder for them to focus (See link to article*) Use minimal text Make sure it’s the right size Eliminate unnecessary material (Pg. 296) *Article about which font to use in a PowerPoint Presentation http://www.labnol.org/software/tutorials/advice-select-best-fonts-for-powerpoint-presentation-slides/3355/

4. Understand your audience Ask things like, “Why are they here?” What are they supposed to get out of this presentation Humor Do’s and Don’ts Know the audience well enough to know what’s appropriate and what’s not Their reactions Pay attention to their body language to see what you’re doing right and wrong

5. Body language Make eye-contact Your dress Be appropriate for the audience and the event Be aware of the messages your hands and arms are giving the audience i.e., when your palms are facing the audience, it shows you’re being open

6. How to prepare beforehand First, breathe. Meet and greet with the audience before Keep a picture of a loved one with you Eye Connect – Seek out familiar faces Clock check – Remember what time the presentation needs to be done by, and relax in knowing that the presentation is guaranteed to be over at that time

7. references Jukes, Ian. "Bringing Down the House:." Info Savvy. (2005) Lever-Duffy, Judt, and Jean B. McDonald. Teaching and Learning with Technology. Fourth. Allyn & Bacon, Print.