This document provides tips for creating a powerful presentation. It advises the presenter to plan their presentation by determining whether the purpose is to convince, persuade, or inform the audience. The presenter should know their audience and incorporate their interests. Organization is also key - each slide should have a main idea and supporting details, and follow a basic outline. Technical setup is important to avoid confusion. Presenters should dress professionally, speak clearly, and use body language and graphics to engage the audience. They should allow time for questions and be prepared to provide references.

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2. Where to Begin!Plan out your presentation and its purpose.Is it to:Convince

3. Persuade

4. Inform. Know your audience and use their interests within your presentation. This will allow for the presentation to keep everyone's captivation.

5. Organization is Key!Make sure to provide clear and to the point information in your presentation. There is very little room to beat around the bush.Ensure that none of the information is too complex for any listener. Pretend your audience has no previous education on the subject matter.Each slide within your presentation should follow a basic outline:Main Idea

6. Supporting Ideas

7. Closing statementTechnical setup!Master the software or device you are using to develop you presentation such as Microsoft Office Power Point or Digital Projectors.Confusion with your media will create a disconnection between you and your audience.Ensure the all the information in your presentation belongs in it by reading it over after you think your done!Make sure the content of videos from www.youtube.com are appropriate for school and are used to enhance your presentation.

8. Close Up!Not only the presentations appearance is important! Make sure you dress the part and show positive body language.Pace yourself while delivering your message and also project your voice so everyone in the room can hear your message.Moving around while presenting is not a bad thing!Use your body as emphasis on the information much like another form of communication.