This document provides tips and techniques for effective public speaking and presentations. It discusses how to prepare content, overcome nerves, structure a presentation, use visual aids effectively, and avoid common mistakes. Key points include researching the audience and topic, developing a clear outline, practicing multiple times, making eye contact with the audience, and concluding by summarizing the main ideas. PowerPoint should enhance the presentation without overloading slides with too many words or unnecessary animations. The presenter's preparation and delivery are more important than any visual aids.

1. Public Speaking, Presentation Skills & Techniques A Presentation by Rajiv Bajaj

4. When the spotlight is on you, the audience will be judging not only your ideas and the evidence you present, but also you personally

6. An effective presenter puts himself centre-stage An ineffective presenter tries to hide behind notes, a lectern or podium, slides or computer generated graphics

13. Preparing for a presentation

28. Getting ready for the presentation : Dress to Impress !

44. Making a presentation: The MUST AVOID list of 20 common bloopers

49. Using Powerpoint Effectively

57. Acknowledgements: This presentation is based on excerpts from the books “ Improve Your Communication Skills” by Alan Barker, “ Basic Business Communication” by R V Lesikar & ME Flatley, And other internet resources.