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Some Thoughts onMaking Presentations
Peter AvitabileMechanical Engineering DepartmentUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell
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There are several things that make for a poor presentation. First is reading directly from the slide and not facing the audience. Second is talking in a very low voice so no one can hear you. Third is using a font that is too small to be read by anyone. Fourth is providing all the words that describe the content of your presentation - people tend to read you words rather than listen to you explain what you have to say. Also, too much clutter on a slide is distracting.
There are several things that make for a poor presentation. First is reading directly from the slide and not facing the audience. Second is talking in a very low voice so no one can hear you. Third is using a font that is too small to be read by anyone. Fourth is providing all the words that describe the content of your presentation - people tend to read you words rather than listen to you explain what you have to say. Also, too much clutter on a slide is distracting.
There are several things that make for a poor presentation. First is reading directly from the slide and not facing the audience. Second is talking in a very low voice so no one can hear you. Third is using a font that is too small to be read by anyone. Fourth is providing all the words that describe the content of your presentation - people tend to read you words rather than listen to you explain what you have to say. Also, too much clutter on a slide is distracting.
There are several things that make for a poor presentation. First is reading directly from the slide and not facing the audience. Second is talking in a very low voice so no one can hear you. Third is using a font that is too small to be read by anyone. Fourth is providing all the words that describe the content of your presentation - people tend to read you words rather than listen to you explain what you have to say. Also, too much clutter on a slide is distracting.
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Several things that make for a poor presentation.
First is reading directly from the slide
and not facing the audience.
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Several things that make for a poor presentation.
Second is talking in a very low voice so no one can hear you.
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Several things that make for a poor presentation.
Third is using a font that is too small
to be read by anyone.
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Several things that make for a poor presentation.
Fourth is providing all the words that describe the content of your presentation
People tend to read your words rather than listen to you explain what you have to say.
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There are several things that make for a poor presentation.
Too much clutter on a slide is distracting
Along with whistles, pops, snaps, etc.
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Make sure important items are clearly identified
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Always try to put your audience at ease
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Try to give your presentation as if it were to a friend or associate so you feel comfortable
Don’t focus on the large crowd in the audience Illustration by Mike
Avitabile
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Your presentation material is just a summary of your material to be presented
Use the bullets on the screen as reminders of what you need to discuss next
Organize the material in your head (or on paper first) before you make detailed slides
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Don’t be nervous about your presentation.
You probably know more about the subject you are presenting than most people in the audience.
If you don’t know the answer to a question or understand what is being asked, then say so.
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THREE GOLDEN RULES FOR PRESENTATIONS
•Tell them what you are going to tell them
•Tell them
•Tell them what you told them
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TITLE
NAME
AFFILIATION
TITLE PAGE NUMBER REVISION
Cover Slide
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Typical Slide
HEADING
BULLETS
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Slide with Graphics
Graphics make some presentations more enjoyable
but too many unnecessary graphics are annoying
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Cover Slide with Graphics
A cover slide with some graphics and outline is useful
This creates a pleasant diversion while transitioning between one presentation and another
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Closing Slide
A closing slide should have some summary information instead of a blank slide with nothing on it
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and remember
You only have one chance to make a first impression!!!
You never know who may be in the audience and how important he is now – or in the future !