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Eng Presentation
A speech presentation is publicly speaking to an audience with intent to inform, demonstrate, explain or persuade.
The presentation is normally written, then performed and includes an introduction, a body consisting of main focal points and a
conclusion. The subject matter, choice of words and delivery all depend on the audience
Types of speeches -
1. Informative – This speech serves to provide interesting and useful information to your
audience.
Some examples of informative speeches:
A teacher telling students about earthquakes
A student talking about her research
2. Demonstrative Speeches – This has many similarities with an informative speech.
A demonstrative speech also teaches you something. The main difference lies in including a
demonstration of how to do the thing you’re teaching.
Some examples of demonstrative speeches:
How to start your own blog
How to bake a cake
Persuasive – A persuasive speech works to convince people to change in some way:they think, the way they
do something, or to start doing something that they are not currently doing.
Some examples of persuasive speeches:
Become an organ donor
Improve your health through better eating
Entertaining — The after-dinner speech is a typical example of an entertaining speech.
The speaker provides pleasure and enjoyment that make the audience laugh or identify
with anecdotal information.
Some examples of entertaining speeches:
Excuses for any occasion
Explaining cricket to an American
Things you wouldn’t know without
PREPARING OF PRESENTATION MATERIAL
Preparation is the single most important part of making a successful presentation. It is an absolutely crucial foundation, and you should
dedicate as much time to it as possible, avoiding short-cuts
The Objective
Whenever you are asked to give a presentation or speak to a group of people, you need to start by asking the purpose of the
presentation.
The Subject
The subject of your presentation or talk about comes from the objective. They are linked, but they are not necessarily exactly the same
thing.
The Audience
Before preparing material for a presentation, it is worth considering your prospective audience.
There will often be no flexibility in the time of day that a presentation is made. However, it does affect what you can do, and how you
might organise your presentation, because of the likely state of your audience
Length of Talk
Always find out how long you have to talk and check if this includes or excludes time for questions.
Providing Information in Advance
Always check what information you will need to provide in advance.
It is important that you put in the time and effort to ensure that you deliver what your
audience wants
PLANNING THE TALK
Don’t use visual effects unless they actually add to your presentation. PowerPoint has some very
nice options for adding and subtracting text, but they can be very distracting. Stay away unless you
really know what you’re doing.
Keep it short. A half-hour presentation can usually be summarised into six to ten slides at most.
Don’t use the notes function. PowerPoint has a ‘notes’ function that allows you to write notes under
the slides for your benefit. Don’t. You will try to read them off the screen, and stop talking to your
audience. Instead, use cue cards held in your hands and focus on your audience.
There is no question that visual aids, used well, will enhance your presentation. They add a more
visual element to the auditory aspect of you speaking. They therefore help to engage your audience
on more levels, and also keep them interested.
DELIVERING PRESENTATION
'Delivery' refers to the way in which you actually deliver or perform or give your
presentation. Delivery is a vital aspect of all presentations. Delivery is at least as important
as content, especially in a multi-cultural context.
Be comfortable and confident while introducing himself or herself.
Dress appropriately for the presentation.
Greet the audience.
Change the inflection of your voice to gain audience attention or to emphasize content.
Use appropriate gesture
Be considerate of your team. I
if you get stuck, look at your notes.
Load your visuals before your allotted presentation time.
Have a plan if the technology fails.
Do not read line-by-line.
Participate in the audience.
QUESTION AND ANSWERS
Don’t underestimate the importance of the Question and Answer session
Prepare in advance for all possible questions
Learn what to say before you introduce the Question and Answer session
Give the audience time to respond to your call for questions
Repeat the questions
Remember that it not just your fault if you can't understand the question
Don’t interrupt the questioner unless...
Be conciise
Always be polite
THANK YOU