● Will there be opposing comments or disagreements?

How will you handle

them?

Consider that you won’t be able to answer and satisfy them all, but if you’re prepared
enough you will always target the material at an appropriate level for them. Remember,
you need to appeal to their imagination and creativity.
To learn more about the audience check out the following video:

Weinschenk, S. (2012, june 1th). 5 Things Every Presenter Needs To Know About People [Video file].

Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJUblvGfW6w

3. Define your topic.

Defining your topic means choosing the main points you wish to convey. It is advised not
to use more than three points in a ten-minute presentation, including your opening and
your conclusion. A complex topic is hard to follow so you have to keep your audience in

mind and guide them through the presentation.

4. Arrange your material in a way that makes sense for your objectives.
As we said, your topic must be logical, structured and built upon previous points. Avoid
at all cost large jumps in your sequence. Things to consider would be:

● Main points to make.

● Order these points logically.
● Reflect upon your own objectives and the needs of the audience regarding
these points.

5. Compose your presentation.

This is the core of your work. You must take into account everything we have discussed
so far when composing your presentation. It is important to add linking statements,
taking into account the flow of your presentation, both backwards and forwards. Through
the usage of links you can prove that you are making a point and you are moving toward
something specific. Links also help reinforce the idea that that what you said had a
purpose.
There are also two substantial aspects of your presentation to consider in this stage: an
opening and a conclusion. These are crucial and can make the difference between a good
presentation and a great one.
Your opening is your first impression and your first contact with the audience. You can
win them or lose them here. It should have:

● Your self-introduction
● What you’ll be talking about
● How will you be doing it
● What you want to achieve
● What you expect of the audience