Planning a Presentation_Pavani_Week 1

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1Pavani Meganathan


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Research

Structure

Writing

Practice

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Task

topic Break down the topic into phrases

and analyse the task word

Plan and combine all the possiblemain points

Consider the relationship and theimportance of the points to the topic

Talk about your favorite leader and hisleadership styles

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Task - Researching for presentation =researching for an assignment.

Visit the library in person or online to

research your topic.

Consider a variety of materials to incorporate

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Task

Write notes and create a concept mapof how ideas tie together.

Use the concept map to consider therelationships between each piece ofinformation.

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AudienceWho is your audience?

Consider the audience

How much do they already know? How much is too much information?

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Too much Not enough


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Things to consider about your audience

Where are they coming from?

What level of expertise do they have? Are there any decision makers in the

audience ?

What is their attitude towards the topic? Do they have any expectations about

what you will be presenting on?

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The structure of a presentation

is much the same as that for an essay

Introduction-

Body -

Conclusion-


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Introduction

Grab their attention - something funnylike a joke or cartoon, interesting quote

or story State your purpose- outline the main

point

Tell them where they are going -Forexample: I will concentrate on thefollowing points: First of allThenThiswill lead to And finally

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Body

Structure each point - clarify yourmessage and develop your arguments.

Point- explain- expand- evidence-

examples

Finish with a

concluding

sentence that restate

the point again.

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Body

Order your points- Order points logicallyto build sequence

.e.g. chronological order, by theme, or in

order of importance

For argument presentation- providestrongest points first, followed by weaker

points.

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Body

Link your points-moves

smoothly from one point

to the next.

Transitional words - furthermore likewise however on the other hand

Sequencing words- firstly secondly finally

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Conclusion Sum up your points leave a clear

summary.

explain each points connection to theother points made - to the main point

Finish strongly - Repeat the main point,add jokes or quotes to grad theaudience attention

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Writing a presentation means puttingtogether a logical sequence of ideas tosatisfy the task.

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Keep writing to minimum Use a font size over 20pt

Do not have more than 56 points on

any one slide. Write in note form

Try writing directly into PowerPoint

Use brief bullet points, concept maps ornumbered ideas

If possible, use pictures to illustrate points

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Power point tips Use design wisely- Develop a colour

themeUse a colour for each mainpoint

Too many different colour distracts

Use same font, size for text and

headings

Use the same animation

for all slides

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Power point tips Keep graphics relevant chosen

graphics must show only the informationwhich is relevant

- including all pictures, cartoons ordiagrams

Images mustbe large enough to see

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Use design wisely & keep graphics relevant

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Can youread thiseasily?

Highly contrasting image

A picture is worth of 1000 words

Consider the type of chart

before using them


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Practise makes a man perfect

Practise presentation with a friend.

Record an MP3 of yourself Time yourself

Be mindful of physical habits like

touching hair or sitting on the table Become familiar with the technology

.e.g. powerpoint slides

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Be careful not to block anyones view ,position yourself carefully

Refer to all the points and illustrations

look at the audience not the screen.

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You will be put in groups And will be given 30- 40mins to

investigate a topicwill be assigned by

the lecturer Use the techniques and guides from the

lecture and present your topic in front ofthe class. You are required to talk

minimum for 10mins

Skills *research *structure

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Explain the type of visual aid

When can one use it? *in class,* ,meetings*office

How to get it and use it? *download, rent, lend or buy

* tips and guides using the tool

* Dos and Donts

Limitations and/or suitability of the tool

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You will be assigned to do a presentationusing visual aids (20%)

Refer toAssignment 1: Presentation sheetfor more details

Topics will be given around week 8

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Tips and further reading

http://presentationsoft.about.com/od/powerpoint101/a/begin_guide.htm

http://presentationsoft.about.com/od/classrooms/tp/student_tips.htm

http://www.mindtools.com/CommSkll/PresentationPlanningChecklist.htm

http://www.ehow.com/about_5082831_t

ypes-visual-aids-presentations.html http://www.ehow.com/video_4440483_p

owerpoint-presentations.html

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