There are 4 main parts to a formal presentation: 1) The introduction which tells the audience who you are and what they will hear. 2) Developing the body which is the most important part and where you present your information or ideas. 3) Using materials and involving people to enhance the presentation. 4) Concluding the presentation by finishing but hoping the discussion will continue with questions. Each part serves a specific function to effectively engage the audience and structure the presentation.

1. SECTIONS OF A
PRESENTATION

2. There are 4 main parts to a
formal presentation

3. There are 4 main parts to a
formal presentation
1. the introduction
2. develop your outline
3. use materials, people etc.
4. concluding your presentation

4. Each part has a specific
function:

5. Each part has a specific
function:
THE INTRODUCTION
This is to tell the audience who you are, why they are
listening, what they will hear, how they will see the
information, and what they should do (questions,
participation etc.)

6. Each part has a specific
function:
THE BODY (developing your presentation)
This is the most important part – it is why people are
listening to you. If you have two pieces of information,
say them. If you only have one, then only say ONE. Do
not waste people’s time for your own presentation.
This is also the most difficult – you need to maintain
your audience’s attention, usually through personality
and relevant facts.

7. Each part has a specific
function:
CONCLUDING
This is finishing your presentation of information or
ideas. It is usually not a conclusion (except in
undergraduate courses). The presentation continues –
with the audience asking questions.
So, you finish, but the presentation should hopefully
continue.

8. A presenter relies on
Implicit Knowledge
This is language knowledge you use without thinking, without
stopping. It is very slow to learn, but fast to use.

9. The plan is Explicit
Knowledge
Explicit knowledge is information you think about. You need to
constantly think about where your presentation is going, where it
has been, and what you are doing in terms of Presentation Outline.

10. W – welcome the audience
INTRO: I – introduce yourself
wise owl S – say your topic
E – explain why useful for
the audience
O – outline the structure
W – what materials you will
use
L – let the audience know
when they can ask questions

11. B – briefly state your topic
BODY: E – explain objective / aim
best shot S – signal the beginning of each
part
T – talk about the topic
S – signal the end of each part
H – highlight important points
O– outline points in bullet
points
T – tell the audience you’ve
finished the body

12. Now your turn to practice!