This document provides guidance on preparing and delivering effective oral presentations. It discusses determining the presentation purpose and topic, researching the topic, organizing ideas, emphasizing important elements, using visual aids, and techniques for delivery. The key points are to determine the presentation purpose and topic, organize ideas through outlining and research, and use visual aids to enhance understanding while maintaining a professional delivery through good posture, eye contact and tone of voice.

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3. Learn to Organize and focus your message assertively Prepare your work effectively to attain good performance Deliver your presentation professionally and powerfully Create attractive and well designed visual aids

5. Determine the General Presentation Purpose Motivate Educate Persuade Inform Entertain

6. Brainstorming and researching for your presentation consists of six parts. The order of these six parts is very important.

7. The six parts are:

8. The six parts are:

10. Determine your topic, and what you will cover. Brainstorm and organize all your ideas. Research – Make sure you are well-informed on your topic . Classify and order your ideas. Emphasize the important elements. Discard any unrelated points.

11. The introduction should immediately:

14. Visual Aids

15. Make it BIG. If it looks too big on the computer, it’s the perfect size.

16. Keep it SIMPLE. Present the main idea of each concept.

17. Make it CLEAR. Choose an appropriate font, font size and color.

18. Be CONSISTENT Use a logical sequence and one format.

19. Help your speech be more impressive, and improve your image Help build credibility Maintain the audience’s attention and increase their interest Add variety Enhance understanding of the topic

22. Sketches Maps Graphs Charts Photographs & Pictures Posters Objects or Models

23. Power Point Presentations Audio-Visual Equipment: Overhead Projectors Slides & Transparencies Handouts Films, videotapes, audio tapes, CD-ROMs

28. Limit the amount of numbers or figures. No more than 3 curves or horizontal bar lines per graph Reading Comprehension in English

29. Concentration PH Graphs must include: Title Legend Clearly identified axes Variables PH vs. Concentration [ y = sin(x)]

31. You have 120 seconds before audience forms an opinion about you. 4 key factors in a speaker’s image Dress Attitude Tone Knowledge

32. Be punctual. Stand up, or sit straight. Keep hands in front of you. Maintain eye contact with the audience. Start the presentation with a smile. Use a conversational tone. Dress neatly and professionally.

35. No preparation No presentation objectives Mediocre first impression Lack good visuals Ineffective closing Lack of enthusiasm No eye contact Lack of facial expression Stays in one place No audience involvement

36. Swinging and moving excessively Playing with hair Chewing gum Clicking the top of a pen Playing with jewelry Leaning against something for support Corporal Movement

37. Speaking Too fast Too slow Too low Arrogance Fillers (repetitive sounds and phrases ) “ ah” “ um” “ and” Voice

38. Know the room. Arrive early. Walk around the room. Know the audience. Know, practice, and revise your material. Learn how to relax. Visualize yourself speaking.

39. Realize people want you to succeed. Don’t apologize for being nervous. Concentrate on your message. Turn nervousness into positive energy. Remember this is a learning experience.

40. Know the background of your topic. Find out if there are any current / recent studies. Know if there is any influence or impact on society / environment / organization. Know the sources on which your research is based.

41. References Animations http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Gallery/2681/home.html\ 4 Important Design Concepts – http://www.kumc.edu/SAH/OTEd/jradel/Effective_visuals/102.html Preparing EFL Learners for Oral Presentations file://A:\King-PreparingEFLLearnersforOralPresentationsI- TESL-J.htm

42. References Presenters Online http://www.presentersonline.com Overcoming Speaking Anxiety in Meetings and Presentations http:// www.all-biz.com/newroot/Authors.asp ? “ Técnicas de Presentación Publicitaria” Prof. Modesto Aguayo, Universidad de Sagrado Corazón Using Visual Aids http://www.askjeeves.com/main/followup.asp?qcat=home&ask=how+can+i+make+a+good+oral+presentation

43. Prepared by Professors Delia Serrano and Jennifer Soler 2002 Revised by Professor Delia Serrano 2003/2009 Illustrations and animations by Natalia P. Pérez 2009