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Helpful Presentation Tips

Know the arrangements for the presentation

• What is the occasion of the presentation?
• Where is the presentation taking place?
• Will you have the equipment you need to make the presentation?
• How much time will you have to make the presentation?
• Who else is scheduled to speak and what will they be discussing?

• What is the age and education level of the audience?
• How much does the audience already know about the topic?

• Visual aids make the presentation more interesting.
• Audience retention is significantly improved by using visual aids.
• Highlight the important points in the handouts.
• Talk to the audience, not to the slide.
• Do not read from the slides.
• Stand to the left of the visual aid to point to the beginning of a word.
• Set up electronic equipment well in advance and test it to make sure it will work properly.

• Handouts allow the audience to follow along.
• Handouts provide a medium for the audience to take notes.
• Handouts provide a future reference to your key points.
• Handouts are usually requested on evaluation forms.

• Practice giving the presentation with the visual aids so they are comfortably integrated with what you will say.
• Try to convey enthusiasm, but be natural.
• Control nervousness by knowing the topic. The more confident you are, the less nervous you will be.
• Try to practice the presentation in front of others and get their feedback
• Make eye contact with the audience.

Finally, have fun! If you do, so will the audience.