The document provides guidance on effective presentation skills. It discusses planning and preparation, including considering the aim, topic, audience and key points. It outlines the standard structure of an introduction, body and conclusion. It emphasizes the importance of body language, including appearance, facial expressions, eye contact, posture, gestures, voice and eliminating non-words. It stresses the importance of being well-structured, well-prepared and well-presented.

1. Presentation Skills
Presented by
Amna Naveed

2. CONTENTS
1. Planning and
Preparation
2. Structure of
Presentation
 Introduction
 Body
 Conclusion
3. Presentation
 Body Language
4. Sample Presentations
5. Observation Skills
6. Conclusion

3. 1. PLANNING AND PREPARATION
W’s & H
Questions to ask yourself:
 What is the aim?
 What is the topic of my presentation?
 Who am I speaking to?
 What are the main points I want to
make?
 How to convince the audience of my
point of view?
 What do I want my listeners to do after
listening to my presentation?

4. 2. Structure of Presentation
i. Introduction
 Greet your audience
 Introduce yourself
 Introduce your topic
 Give a brief overview of your
presentation

5. ii. Discussion Or Body
 Content.
 Quantity
 Sequencing your ideas.
 Keeping the audience's attention
 Signposting or signaling where you are.
 Visual aid
 Graphs

6. iii. Conclusion
 Reminder of what is said
 Conclusion
 Thanks
 Invite for questions

7. Presentation
Your BODY SPEAKS even when you are
quiet.

8. Body Language
 Appearance
 Facial expressions
 Eye contact
 Posture and Movement
 Gestures
 Voice and Vocal Quality
 Non-Words

9. Appearance
It says more about you than you think.
 Dressing
 Hair cut

10. Facial Expressions
Face makes the things obvious even if you are hiding.
 Happiness
 Sadness
 Surprise
 Fear
 Anger
 Interest
 Boredom
 Nervousness

11. Eye Contact
Eyes reflect your soul
The importance of eye contact:
It helps to
 maintain interest
 gain attention
Eye Dart
It shows:
 Nervousness
 Regret

12. Posture and Movement
How you hold yourself physically can
reflect how you hold yourself mentally.
 Stand tall as it shows self esteem and
confidence.
 Move to gain attention.
 Move hands to explain
or describe something.

13. Gestures
Substitute of words
Gestures are used to:
 Emphasize
 Point out
 Describe
 O.k.
 No
 Wait
 Come here
 Keep on
 Well-done

14. Gestures
Say it all without speaking

15. Voice and Vocal Variety
It is like a vehicle.
A noisy old car or a finely tuned automobile.
Voice gives extra life to your message
Check:
 Pitch
 Speed
 Volume
 Vocal Quality
 Pronunciation

16. Non-Words
Barriers to clear communication
Eliminate:
 Umm’s
 Aaa
 You know
 Well
 Ok
Add:
 Pauses

17. CONCLUSION
 Well- structured
 Well-prepared
 Well-presented