This document provides an overview of what constitutes an effective presentation. It discusses that a presentation involves formal communication for a specific purpose to a chosen audience. It then outlines key characteristics of a good presentation, including conducting audience research, designing the presentation structure and timing, practicing delivery, using effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills, and incorporating relevant audio/visual aids. The document also notes that an important part of any presentation is the question and answer session at the end.

1. Presented by: Tanuja Mehrotra
B.Com( Hons ) 2nd Yr.

2. What is
Presentation?
A presentation refers to a formal kind of holistic
communication for a specific purpose, at a fixed
time and a convenient venue, and targeted at a
chosen audience.

3. Characteristics Of A Presentation

4. It’s like a preparing blue print, which forms the
basis for the actual work.

7.  Audience Research: A proper audience research should be
done to discover its composition in terms of age, gender,
educational qualification, perceptions, attitude, etc.
 Design The Presentation: Preparation of the text i.e.
introduction, body, conclusion & question and answer
session.
 Presentation Timing: The meaning of timing here is twofold;
time of the day for conducting it and actual time duration.
 Presentation Delivery:Immaculate content delivery is very
important for the success of the presentation.

8.  Practicing Before Presentation: It is important to practicing before
the actual presentation. Rehearsing leads to lesser errors and fumbles
before audience.
 Manner Of Speaking:The speakershould make good use of his/her
oratory skillsso as to create an impression on the audience. Following
aspects have to be kept in mind-
• Words
• Sentences
• Clarity
• Speed
• Loudness
• Pauses

9.  Using Non-Verbal Language; Specially Body Language
Effectively:Good body language refers to howwell you
communicate through gestures, postures, facial expressions,
walking and dressing style, etc. Following are some important
points that have to be kept in mindwhile presenting:-Clothing
-Appearance
-Confidence
-Attitude
-Body Language
-Balance

10.  Special Effects; Audio Visual Aids: A presentation that has an audio
and/or visual element to it is more appealing and interesting. “ A
visual aid is an illustration used to improve the comprehension
of written report or oral presentation.”Followingtools are the
most popular ones when it comes to presentingthe visual aids:-
White board
-OHP(Overhead Projector)
-Multimedia Projector
-Power Point Presentations(PPT)
-DVDPlayers

11. Grilling Time: Question & Answers Session
It is here that the presenter’s knowledge andpresence
of mindis tested. The questions are always askedat
the end of the presentation.
A goodpresenter always treats every question as an
opportunity to further explain the points.

12. Life After Presentation

13. Thank you !!
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