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Giving an Oral Presentation - Coggle Diagram
Giving an Oral Presentation
Preparation
set the aim or goals of the discussion
ask questions to ourselves; do I want to inform my audience, inspire them to think about my research, or convince them of a particular point of view
Be clear with the points
Focus on getting two to three key points across
repeat key insights
Key insights:
forecast
explain
summarize
Think of how to involve the audience, their knowledge about the topic and their interest on it
create effective notes that consist of main ideas
choose large and readable font
Use bold text, underlining, or different-colored text to highlight important elements of the speech
Leave adequate space on your notes to jot down additional thoughts or observations before and during your presentation
avoid using fancy or cursive fonts
include a cue in your notes
Spell out challenging words phonetically and practice its pronunciation
Organize the Content
Brainstorm the topic
Organize the materials
Summarize drafts into key points
Prepare visual aids
Rehearse and practice to present within the time limits
General Outline
Introduction:
Capture the listeners' attention
State the purpose
Briefly present the outline
Body:
Present main points according to the order
State examples or evidences
Use visual aids
Conclusion:
Summarize the points
Restate the purpose and aim of the talk
QnA session
Thank the audience
Delivering the presentation
Language
Keep it simple
Emphasize main points
Check the pronunciation or definition of difficult and unfamiliar words
Voice
Speak loudly for everyone to hear
Speak clearly and do not rush
Avoid using fillers like "umm..uhh"
Vary voice quality; pitch, tone and intonation
Speakers with accents need to talk slowly so that non-native audience could comprehend the points
Slow down for key points and use pauses
Body Language
Stand straight and comfortably
Hold your head up
Use our hands, facial expression, and our body to add to your communication
Don't turn our back on the audience and don't fidget
Keep hands out of pocket
Interact with audience
Observe their reaction
Check if they are still paying attention
Do not apologize
Be open to questions
Prepare for brief discussions after the presentation