Oral Presentation Techniques

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Visual aids (sketches, graphs, drawings, photos, models, slides, transparency, web) often convey information more efficiently and effectively. Visual aids permits dual sense of hearing and seeing, apart from helping the speaker.

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Limit slides (Viewgraphes) to not more than one per minute

3.

each slide should contain one idea

4.

First Slide should show the title of your talk and names.

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Second slide should give a brief outline of the talk

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Last slide should summarize the message you just delivered

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If you need to show a slide more than once use a second copy

8.

Avoid leaving a slide on the screen if you have finished discussion on that topic.

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Never read directly from the slide. Spoken words should complement the slides. Prepare notes for each slide and use it during practice.

10.

Use graphs to explain variations. Clearly label the axis, data, and title. acknowledge the source.

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Every graph should have a message ( idea). Color should enhance the communication not distract.

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Audience respond to well organized information. That means,

(a)

Efficient presentation

(b)

All assumptions clearly stated and justified

(c)

Source of information and facts are clearly outlined

13.

Begin with the presentation of the problem and conclusion/recommendation (primarily goal)

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Finish ahead and be prepared for the question answer session.