How to make a Presentation

THE CRITERIA FOR THE PRESENTATION:

 clarity of thesis
 organization and development of the argument
 introduction, argument’s main points, and conclusion
 historical detail and accuracy
 delivery (eye contact, posture, movements, voice, pronunciation, grammar)
 adherence to the time limit
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THE INTRODUCTION:
 The presentation must have a clear introduction that explains what your talk will be about. It
should make clear how your talk will be organized and your main points.
 It is almost impossible for an introduction to be too explicit in its explanation of your topic,
thesis, and organization. Do not be afraid to list, for instance, the four main points of your
argument.

THE BODY OF THE PRESENTATION:

 The supporting arguments for the thesis presented in your introduction must be clearly
organized and carefully and explicitly (if briefly) explained.
 Assume that your audience is smart, but completely unfamiliar with your topic. Remember
that your listeners cannot “reread” your talk in order to understand parts that you do not
make clear.
 The audience has only your quickly passing spoken words to help understand your
presentation, so your organization and your explanations must be more explicit than in your
paper and must use organization and content appropriate to a talk, not to a paper.
 For example, explain in your introduction that you will discuss four points; list them. As you
reach each during your talk, announce that you are now on point one. “Too obvious” is not a
phrase often associated with oral presentations.

THE CONCLUSION:
 You should reiterate the key points of your presentation.
 You should discuss the direction that future research should take.
 You should come up with a clear, structured ending.
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