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Presentation Basics
What is presentation?
Definition
Communication with multiple audience Communication with clear tasks and purposesA face-to-face communication
Three types of presentation Informative Explanatory Persuasive
Informative Presentation
Describe an object or subject that audience had no experience with
Provide basic or surface information
Answer the question: What?
Explanatory Presentation
Provide in-depth explanation to help audience acquire better understanding
Answer the question: How?
Informative vs ExplanatoryInformative Explanatory What HowAppearance Variety / alternativesFunctionSpecification Extended knowledge
Persuasive Presentation
Convince audience that there are greater potentials underneath the surface value
Answer the question: Why?
Persuasive vs ExplanatoryPersuasive Explanatory Why HowBenefits Variety / alternativesHow one differs from another Extended knowledge
An effective presentation
What are the characteristics of an effective presentation?
What are the characteristics of an effective presenter?
An effective presentationFocused topic, clear structureLogical organization of ideas and informationGood cohesion between partsClear objectivesClear informationBrief and concise sentencesGood supportive visual aidsGood timingInteresting two-way communication
An effective presenterHumorous, confident, calm, knowledgeableClear, loud, attractive voiceGood non-verbal behaviors: facial expression, gestures, posture, attitude and clothingGood use of visual aidsGood timingAble to answer questions of the audienceAbility to attract audience & involve audience in two-way communicationUnderstand audience needs and feelings
The 5 step approach Step 1Define the audience and the aim Step 2Plan the structure Step 3Decide and prepare visual aids Step 4Prepare the presentation Step 5Rehearse the presentation
Step 1: Defining the audienceAsk yourself:
- Why do we need to identify the audience of the presentation?
- What is the basic information that we need to know about the audience?
Step 1:Defining the audienceWhy do we need to identify the audience of the presentation?
To decide on the language To decide on the way to present To decide on the contents of the presentation
Step 1: Defining the audienceWhat is the basic information that we need to know about the audience?
The audiences knowledge of the topic of the presentation. The number of the attendants The role and status of the audience
Step 1: Defining the audience Practice
Identify your most common audience
How does this type of audience affect your presentation?
Step 1: Defining the aimA clear aim will
help you think and arrange your ideas in a clear way help the audience know your aim and understand your presentation better
Step 1: Defining the aim
Start by defining the RESULT you want Define it in CLEAR, PRECISE terms
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