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Practical points of an oral
       presentation
Review of an oral presentation
• It is a condensed version of the paper.
• It is organized around one TOPIC. A
  TOPIC is a clear statement of a problem.
• It has logic (a string of topics), little text,
  and clear graphics.
• It tells a story with graphs, tables and
  pictures.
Some practical stuff
• Rate: About 100 words per minute. Use
  pauses, and repeat critical information.
• Opening: Immediately catch the
  audience’s interest and attention.
• Transitions: Make the relation between
  successive elements clear to the
  audience, lead them trough your talk.
Some practical stuff
• Conclusion: Summarize the main
  concepts. Signal that the summary is
  beginning ("In summary, ...”).
• Length: Don't run over! Ever! Shorten by
  removing detail.
• Questions: Always leave time for
  questions.
Practice
• Practice: A minimum of 10 practice runs.
  How does the talk flow?
• Practice all parts. Practice starting from
  the beginning, the middle and the end.
• Your presentation is important, treat it
  that way.
Before the presentation
• Is the software compatible with the
  host’s?
• Do you have all the files and resources?
• Back-up your presentation with an
  alternate medium, e-mail it to yourself,
  or e-mail it to your host for testing.
• Is there a sound system? How loud?
Before the presentation
• Technology fails.
   The embarrassment is greater for the
   host. You impress the host when you
   have an alternate solution to the
   problem.
• What will you do if you have no AV?
During the presentation
• Take several deep breaths as you are
  being introduced.
• Speak naturally at a moderate rate and
  use automatic, moderate gestures.
• Concentrate on the projection screen.
During the presentation
• Converse with your audience. Involve
  them with questions and make eye
  contact. If you ask a question wait for the
  answer.
• Keep an eye on your time. Don't run over
  your limit. Ever!
• Be prepared for interruptions.
During the presentation
• If you have to apologize, you did not do
  your job; don’t apologize.
• Give yourself and others credit for your
  own work. If you use borrowed slides
  give credit the people right on that slide.
• Don't criticize aspects of the trip, city,
  facilities, etc.
Handling questions
• Include a Question & Answer slide (Q&A
  slide) at the end.
  – Keep it in the background as you answer
    questions from the audience.
  – Select the TOPIC images from your slides, fit
    them on the Q&A slide in view of the
    audience as the session goes on.
Handling questions
• Repeat each question to the audience.
• If you are unsure, say the question again
  or ask: “Would you mind clarifying?”
• Take a moment to reflect on the
  question.
• During the talk, answer questions
  immediately if it clarifies a problem.
Handling questions
• “I don’t know.” is an answer. Don't
  apologize. Ask for suggestions from the
  audience.
• Finish question by asking the person if
  the question was answered.
• Avoid prolonged discussions with one
  person. Settle it in a private discussion.
An oral presentation
• Is a condensed version of the paper.
• Is organized around one TOPIC – A clear
  statement of a problem.
• Has logic (a string of topics), little text,
  and clear graphics.
• It tells a story with graphs tables and
  pictures.
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Practical points of an oral presentation

  • 1. Practical points of an oral presentation
  • 2. Review of an oral presentation • It is a condensed version of the paper. • It is organized around one TOPIC. A TOPIC is a clear statement of a problem. • It has logic (a string of topics), little text, and clear graphics. • It tells a story with graphs, tables and pictures.
  • 3. Some practical stuff • Rate: About 100 words per minute. Use pauses, and repeat critical information. • Opening: Immediately catch the audience’s interest and attention. • Transitions: Make the relation between successive elements clear to the audience, lead them trough your talk.
  • 4. Some practical stuff • Conclusion: Summarize the main concepts. Signal that the summary is beginning ("In summary, ...”). • Length: Don't run over! Ever! Shorten by removing detail. • Questions: Always leave time for questions.
  • 5. Practice • Practice: A minimum of 10 practice runs. How does the talk flow? • Practice all parts. Practice starting from the beginning, the middle and the end. • Your presentation is important, treat it that way.
  • 6. Before the presentation • Is the software compatible with the host’s? • Do you have all the files and resources? • Back-up your presentation with an alternate medium, e-mail it to yourself, or e-mail it to your host for testing. • Is there a sound system? How loud?
  • 7. Before the presentation • Technology fails. The embarrassment is greater for the host. You impress the host when you have an alternate solution to the problem. • What will you do if you have no AV?
  • 8. During the presentation • Take several deep breaths as you are being introduced. • Speak naturally at a moderate rate and use automatic, moderate gestures. • Concentrate on the projection screen.
  • 9. During the presentation • Converse with your audience. Involve them with questions and make eye contact. If you ask a question wait for the answer. • Keep an eye on your time. Don't run over your limit. Ever! • Be prepared for interruptions.
  • 10. During the presentation • If you have to apologize, you did not do your job; don’t apologize. • Give yourself and others credit for your own work. If you use borrowed slides give credit the people right on that slide. • Don't criticize aspects of the trip, city, facilities, etc.
  • 11. Handling questions • Include a Question & Answer slide (Q&A slide) at the end. – Keep it in the background as you answer questions from the audience. – Select the TOPIC images from your slides, fit them on the Q&A slide in view of the audience as the session goes on.
  • 12. Handling questions • Repeat each question to the audience. • If you are unsure, say the question again or ask: “Would you mind clarifying?” • Take a moment to reflect on the question. • During the talk, answer questions immediately if it clarifies a problem.
  • 13. Handling questions • “I don’t know.” is an answer. Don't apologize. Ask for suggestions from the audience. • Finish question by asking the person if the question was answered. • Avoid prolonged discussions with one person. Settle it in a private discussion.
  • 14. An oral presentation • Is a condensed version of the paper. • Is organized around one TOPIC – A clear statement of a problem. • Has logic (a string of topics), little text, and clear graphics. • It tells a story with graphs tables and pictures.
  • 15. rescom.rmutl.ac.th ??? Drrainer@rmutl.ac.th