Oral Presentations Rikkyo Summer 2104 1

1. Skills and Tips

2.  Audience
 Structure
 Time
 Visual Aids
 Performance
 Q & A
 Practice

3.  Fit the presentation to the audience’s
knowledge of the topic.
 Content
 Vocabulary
Tip: It is better to keep a topic simple and not
assume that the audience has field knowledge.

4.  The Introduction
 The Main body
 The Conclusion

5. Introduce your team.
Introduce your topic : hook and topic.
Give an overview of presentation.
Explain that you will take questions at the end
in the Q & A.

6. Present in a logical order.
Use anecdotes, examples, case studies,
illustrations (tables and figures).

7. Tip: Use verbal cues when transitioning from point
to point or to and from the next speaker.
Ex: Let’s move onto the next strategy.
Ex: Moving onto the third analysis point (verbally
refer back to the over view or outline).
Ex: Now, Yoshi will present the target market.
Ex: Now over to Yoshi!
Ex: Thanks Mina. As you can see…

8. Tell the audience you are concluding the
presentation.
Ex: In conclusion….So to sum up…
Summarize key points.
Do not add new points.
Thank the audience for listening.
Give a contact address.

9. Adhere to the allotted time.
Tip: An audience has a limited attention span, so
select key points and cut details if you are short of
time.

10. Visual Aids are key to a memorable
presentation.
Keep visual aids simple and relevant.
Use:
Powerpoint/Prezi
Illustrations (Tables and Figures)
Flip charts, handouts, props

11. Tables are words
or numbers that
are arranged in
rows and columns.
Figures are
graphs, charts,
maps, pictures,
and so on.

12. Tips
Avoid using detailed tables or charts.
Round off numbers. Ex: 85% instead of 85.62%

13. Using charts:
Pie chart: divide a
whole into
components
Bar chart: show
relationship
Line chart: show
trends over time

14. Give handouts for complicated diagrams or
information.
Time the handout with the explanation so that the
audience listens to you.

15. Connecting
Dress
Hands
Body
Speaking

16. Connect with your
audience.
Make eye contact
Smile
Relax
Use humour
(optional)

17. Dress appropriately for
your audience.
Options:
Business suit
Smart casual
Field appropriate

18. Keep your hands visible.
Don’t fiddle.
Move hands to accentuate a point.

19. Remember to move
and not be still like a
statue.
Do not block the view
of your audience.
Do not turn your back
to the audience.

20. Enunciate your words clearly.
Speak slowly.
Tip: slower is better than faster
Refer to your notes - do not read your notes.

21. Invite questions.
Repeat the question.
shows your understanding
ensures everyone has heard it
Keep your answer simple.
If you can not answer:
offer the floor to a colleague or the audience
give a possible source or reference

22. Practice your presentation with peers and ask
for feedback.
Record your practice session and make your
own critique.
Tip: Practice reduces nerves and builds
confidence.