Giving Effective Presentations

Know Your Material

Know Your Audience

Possible Technical Issues

• Know How to Use Your Resources

• Make Sure You Have Access

• Have Contingency Plans

During the Presentation

Dress Appropriately

Maintain Eye Contact

Be Professional but Not Arrogant

Speak Clearly

Speak in a Conversational Manner

Do Not Read from the Presentation

Using PowerPoint

• Organize Your Slides

• Introduction > Details > Conclusion

Using PowerPoint

• Make Slides Appealing

• Do Not Make Slides Too

• Use Large Fonts

• Use Contrasting Colors

• Use Pictures

• Use Charts

• Use Animations

Concluding the Presentation

• Allow for Questions

• Know the Answers to Questions

• Know where to find the Answers

• Follow-up on Unanswered Questions

Concluding the Presentation

• Distribute Handouts

• Make Presentation Available

• Thank Audience

• Give Your Contact Information

• Invite Additional Questions Offline