You will probably have to do a presentation during your time in college. Here are some tips on making it awesome

2. Today
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Creating
Structuring
Engaging
Visualizing
Listening

3. Fear of Public Speaking
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More preparation
Don’t read word for word
Learn your “script”
Stop tying presentation to your worth
Are you nervous about your nerves?
Use this presentation as practice for the next

4. Bad Presentations
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ke5_STagYbk
• What were some his downfalls?
• What did he do well?

5. Developing Content: 5 Ws
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Who is the audience
What is the topic/question?
Where will you present?
When will you present – how long?
Why are you doing this presentation?
How will you present this topic?

6. Developing Content
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Background information
Motivation
Information
Conclusion
What is the take away?

7. Outline/Structure
• Beginning – Tell them what your going to tell them
• Middle – Tell them
• End – Tell them what you told them

8. Be Engaging and Professional
• Use humor – to engage the audience, but
keep it rated G
• Use pictures – strategically, do they help the
audience understand your presentation
• Keep the audience interested
• Use appropriate humor and pictures.

9. Engaging the Audience
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Make eye contact
Vary your tone of voice
If possible, allow for audience participation
Slow down, don’t rush

10. Visual Aids
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Don’t start with your visual aid
Use them with purpose
Limit the words
Don’t read off the slides
Use appropriate pictures
Be cautious with new technology

11. Visual Aids
• 6 words, 6 lines
• Challenge: try to not use bullet points

12. Group Presentations
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Everyone needs to participate
Don’t cut off your teammates
Don’t correct your teammates
Choose one person to click through slides
Don’t walk around a lot
Make sure everyone is equally prepared

13. Being the Audience
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Remember what it feels like to present
Actively listen
Ask a question
Be supportive
Put your phone away

14. Conclusion
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Content: 5 Ws
Use visual aids meaningfully
Practice makes perfect
Keep it professional
Be a good audience