This document provides guidance on preparing an effective presentation in 3 main steps: 1. Get started by defining your purpose and audience. Do initial research and write a single sentence summarizing your overall message. 2. Get organized by outlining 2-5 main points to develop your central idea. Support each point with 1-2 strong examples. Write your conclusion then introduction. 3. Flesh out each point with a point, support, and application. Conclude with a call to action. Introduce with a story to grab attention. Follow the provided checklist for a successful presentation.