WISER

Oral Presentations

Overview

Video clip Your topic Structuring your talk Visual aids You & your body!

Sample Presentation Does she have clear objectives?

Is there a clear structure?

Is the content relevant and interesting?

Does she speak clearly?

Does she appear confident and positive?

Are the visual aids clear?

Does she use the equipment professionally?

First Steps Who?

Why?

How long?

When?

Where?

What do you need?

Your topic 1. Do you really understand what is expected of you?

2. Limit the topic so that you can cover it in the time available. 3. If research is needed, do you have the time and resources to be able to do the research?

4. Keep it interesting!

Structuring your talk Guess what?

3 sections!

Introduction Body Conclusion

Introduction Greet audience Introduce yourself Make purpose of talk clear Questions at the end

Signposting Announce each topic Begin with an overview of each section Key words on slides Summarise at the end of each section Signal new topic coming

A strong conclusion Give a summary Action points A memorable message!

Supporting documents Q & As Thanks for listening

A Bad Conclusion

Do not

Rush!

Run out of material!

Run out of time, panic & finish in the middle!

Realise you are running out of time & speak twice as fast!

Visual Aids Get attention Help understanding Help memory Add variety Prompt the speaker

Visuals don’t help when they… Dominate Distract Are used at the wrong time

Check your visuals are… Appropriate / Relevant Simple & bold Big enough to see High quality

Power Pointed out!

Make it pretty Size Ideally 6 bullet points per slide Control number of slides Slides are PROMPTS

You & your body Physical environment You are part of the presentation 2 levels of communication 1. The Presentation 2. Your delivery

Non-verbal Communication Posture Gesture Facial Expression Touch Eye Contact Body Position Appearance Paralanguage

The Final word… Preparation is

EVERYTHING

Control of number slides Control your bullet points Don’t read from your slides Rehearse

Enjoy!