Presentation Skills

Objectives
By the end of the lesson students
should be able to:

× Identify the characteristics of an effective

presentation
× Prepare an effective presentation
× Identify techniques for maintaining audience
interest
× Plan and deliver a short presentation

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 Why make
presentations?
× Form of assessment

× Personal development opportunity

× Preparation for your future job (it’s required

in almost every field)

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What makes a good
presentation?
× Good content
well-researched, relevant, interesting

× Clear structure
logical sequence

× Competent delivery
audible, at ease, in charge
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1- Your Content
× Brainstorm ideas & points to be included
× Group points together
× Plan your line of reasoning (presentation logical
flow)
× Rehearse everything

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2- Your PowerPoint
Do’s
× One key message per slide
× Use large fonts (24 +) Accurate
× Use readable fonts (e.g. Arial, Brief
Clear
Calibri, Verdana) Be consistent
× Use clear graphics, diagrams

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2- Your PowerPoint
(cont.)
Don’ts
× Overload slides
× Mix font styles
× Use unreadable ‘backgrounds’ or Accurate
Brief
color schemes Clear
× Overuse animation and sounds
× Read the slides

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 Some Do’s & Don’ts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X50StnWVh9I 8
3- Your Part
(The Presenter)
× Know your content REALLY well
× Structure your work
× Introduction
× 3 or 4 main points
× Conclusion

× Decide on support material (for you)

Large print notes/bullets/ index cards
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4- Your Audience
× Know your audience

× What’s their level of knowledge/ experience

about your topic?

× What may NOT interest them?

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The Delivery
Take charge of yourself & your body language

× Voice
(medium: speed – volume – intonation)
× Eye contact
(continuous – overall)
× Stance/ posture
(not too informal)
× Hands
(movement - position)
× State of mind
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The Delivery (cont.)
× Establish eye contact – look around– smile
× Greet the audience
× Pause between (key) stages
× Stay focused
× DON’T give your back to the audience while
pointing at the screen/board.
× Speak slowly and clearly
× You can use: (your memory, notes, cue cards,
PowerPoint, visual aids…)
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Now it’s time to
start working on
your group
presentation
Good Luck
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