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Tips for Visual Aides and Giving Presentations
Miss BowenMr. Clark’s 7th grade classShahala Middle School
Communication:In science you represent yourself and your
field both within the lab and outside of itYour delivery determines both how you and
your work are receivedCapturing, focusing and maintaining an
audience's attention are the keys to giving a good talk in any situation
Communication:55% of interpersonal communication comes
form facial expressions and body language38% comes from vocal quality or toneOnly 7% of communication comes from
contentPay attention to distracting gestures or
mannerismsUse good posture
Presentations:Require preparation!Practice builds confidenceBe organized (notes/outline) Make sure the talk has a logical progressionKnow the material- notes should only be a
security blanket
Failing to prepare is preparation for failure
Your Responsibilities:Be prepared and organizedBe clear and conciseSpeak slowly, coherently, and decisively in a
moderate volume (avoid monotone)Make eye contact and smile as often as
possibleDress appropriately- don’t overdo it
Visual aids are a mustEvery slide counts, but avoid clutterRefrain from using distracting animations or
sound affectsBe sure the purpose of each figure or picture
is clearBe sure that each figure is in a
comprehensible and appropriate format (good size, not cluttered, etc)
Practice with your visual aids
Format: e aware of font type and size 8 point (can you read this?) 10 point (you need glasses) 12 point (you need lasic) 14 point (you’re old) 16 point 18 point20 point22 point24 point28 point32 point36 point
(I have nothing interesting to say)
Formatting sends messages. . .
Formatting determines clarity
Pick a theme and stick with it
Examples of what NOT to do:Twas brillig, and the slithy toves did gyre and gimble in the wabe:
All mimsy were the borogoves, and the mome raths outgrabe. “Beware the Jabberwock, my son! The jaws that bite, the claws
that catch! Beware the Jubjub bird, and shun the frumious Bandersnatch!”
He took his vorpal sword in hand: long time the manxome foe he sought- so rested he by the Tumtum tree, and stood awhile in thought.
And, as in uffish thought he stood, the Jabberwock, with eyes of flame, came whiffling through the tulgey wood, and burbled as it came!
One, two! One, two! And through and through the vorpal blade went snicker-snack! He left it dead and with its head he went galumphing back.
“And, has thou slain the Jabberwock? Come to my arms, my beamish boy! O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay! He chortled in his joy.
Twas brillig, and the slithy toves did gyre and gimble in the wabe; all mimsy were the borogoves, and the mome raths outgrabe.
Format: Avoid busy backgrounds
Format: pay attention to your color scheme
Can you read this?
How about this?
Try this one on for size
Know your audienceHow many are they?What is their background?
Experts, laypeople, mixedWhat is the room
configuration?Technology and
accommodationsPower point vs Poster
What is the overall purpose of the lecture?Casual, formal, themed
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Question/Discussion Time:Allow a couple minutes for questions You are in charge of time and flow- keep it
focusedRestate the question before answeringRespond simply and directlyAvoid becoming agitated (angry, flustered,
etc)Even if you don’t know the answer, take a
stab at itNEVER bluff!
A few final tips:Focus on a few points in depth (background,
main point, conclusions)Do not read your slides or notes- speak to the
audienceIf in doubt on what to include, ask yourself:
“What do I want to tell the audience?”Remember: if it doesn’t need to be there,
leave it out!Never go over your time (rude)Avoid saying ‘er, ah, um’- if need be, just
pause to think instead