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The ‘How to …’ Presentation
The ‘How to …’ Presentation
What is a ‘How to …’- Presentation?
• Informative speech
• Completion of a task or a process
The ‘How to …’ Presentation
How is it accomplished?
• Demonstration of the task or process
• Series of steps
The ‘How to …’ Presentation
What are possible topics?
How to …:
• tie your shoes correctly
• set up a blog
• speak with conviction
• eradicate malaria
• predict the weather
• etc.
The ‘How to …’ Presentation
What is the outline?
• Why
• Overview of the entire process
• The steps, one-by-one
• For each, describe it, then show it (if possible)
• (Optional) Discuss options, extras, or variations
• Summarize
The ‘How to …’ Presentation
Why
• Motivate the audience?
• What’s the benefit?
– Earn money?
– Build a range of skills?
– Make life easier?
– Solve an important problem?
The ‘How to …’ Presentation
Why
• TIP
– Open with a story (paint a picture)
– How will life improve with this knowledge?
The ‘How to …’ Presentation
Overview of the entire process
• Provide a mental framework for details
• Not overly complex
• Provide context for the steps
The ‘How to …’ Presentation
Overview of the entire process
• TIP
– Include a diagram illustrating the steps
– List the prerequisites needed
The ‘How to …’ Presentation
The steps, one by one
• Stick to core outline
• Keep the series simple
• Defer optional steps for later
• Provide clear ‘signaling language’ between steps
The ‘How to …’ Presentation
For each, describe it, then show it (if possible)
• For each step:
– Explain the purpose (why is it necessary)
– Use clear language (what needs to be
done)
– Show how (how should it be done)
The ‘How to …’ Presentation
Discuss options, extras, or variations (optional)
• After the completed task or process
• Add options or variations
The ‘How to …’ Presentation
Summarize
• Summarize briefly
• Recap the benefits
The ‘How to …’ Presentation
About visuals
• Your body is the best
• Physical props make it real
• Use photograph and diagrams
• Keep them simple
• Can the audience see them?