Guidelines To An Effective Presentation Final
Guidelines To An Effective Presentation Final
Guidelines To An Effective Presentation Final
John Wooden
Who is your audience? What do you want to present (content)? Why do you want to present (purpose)? Where will you be presenting (place)? How do you want to present ? (type of words , slides to be used)
HOW TO
Create an effective presentation
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Deliver an effective presentation
Structure centered
Structuring the presentation Use 1-2 slides per minute of your presentation Write in point form, not complete sentences Include 4-5 points per slide Avoid wordiness: use key words and phrases only Prepare keeping in mind the time allotted 2-3 mins--- opening/beginning 10-12 mins--- middle section 2-3 mins --- closing/end 2 mins --- questions
1) The Beginning Should be carefully designed Get attention - shock, humor, question, story, facts & figures - well rehearsed yet natural Motivate audience to listen - listen to their needs 2) Prepare Closing Last 2 to 2.5 minutes are as critical as the first five minutes for a successful presentation Summarize- highlight important points Suggest action- what to do and when, where and how to do it
Fonts
Choose a font style & size that your audience can read from a distance. Use at least an 18-point font Use different size fonts for main points and secondary points
this font is 24-point, the main point font is 28-point, and the title font is 36-point
Remember
CAPITALIZE ONLY WHEN NECESSARY. IT IS DIFFICULT TO READ Dont use a complicated font
Graphs
100 90 90 80 70
60 Blue Balls Red Balls 38.6 34.6 30.6 30 20.4 20 27.4 20.4 31.6
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40
10
Minor gridlines are unnecessary Font is too small Colours are illogical Title is missing Shading is distracting
Graphs
Items Sold in First Quarter of 2002
100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 January February March April
Blue Balls Red Balls
Data in graph is easier to comprehend & retain Trends are easier to visualize
Note- If English is not your first language, please have someone else check your presentation!
Effective Delivery
Be active move Be purposeful controlled gestures. Variations vocal ( pitch , volume ) Be natural Be direct dont just talk in front of the audience talk to them.
Tips to remember Show up early and verify that your equipment works properly. Verify that the projector's resolution is the same as the computer on which you created your presentation. Check all colors on a projection screen before giving the actual presentation. Avoid moving the pointer unconsciously.
Handling Questions
Dont get confused . Anticipate and keep answers ready. Sometimes questions themselves give you a lead to highlight your point of view . If you dont know answer dont get nervous politely say you dont know as you are not supposed to know everything .
CONCLUSION
KNOW what you are saying ORGANIZE it ( structure = clear key points ) MAKE it look nice ( dont overload slides, Match fonts and color , Use pictures & tools ) ALWAYS Prepare well, Channelize your fear & Interact with your audience