Oral Presentations

Plan:

• What is the purpose? What are your objectives?
• Who are your audience?
• What facilities can you use? - flip chart, whiteboard, PowerPoint, etc.
• Structure your presentation -the old rule is: Tell 'em what you're
  going to tell 'em, then tell 'em, then tell 'em what you told 'em. i.e.
  an introduction, the contents, a conclusion
• Use transitional words ie, first, second, next, lastly, in conclusion etc
• Make sure any visual aids can be seen and read
• Rehearse and time your delivery Practice, practice, practice

Introduction

Capture our attention :HOW??- ask A QUESTION, TELL A STORY,PROVIDE A STARTLING FACT, USE A QUOTE, ETC

Use transitions

Give us a preview of your 3 – 5 main ideas

Tell us who you are AND why you are qualified to speak on this subject

Contents (Body)

Use transitions

Explain in detail each of your 3 – 5 main ideas in the same order as presented in the Introduction

Use visuals

Conclusion

Use transitions

Summarize your 3 to 5 main ideas

Provide a final focus: ie- how can we use this information, what do you want us to do

ASK FOR QUESTIONS

Delivery:

• A good start - make an impact, and make your audience want to listen
• Don't read - use crib cards, OHP slides as notes
• Speak slowly and clearly
• Look at your audience, don't talk to the wall, your feet, or the OHP
  screen
• Vary the speed and pitch of your voice
• Make sure you are not standing in front of the visual aids
• If it is a group presentation, make sure that you link well together
• Be lively and finish on a high note