HOW TO BE A GOOD PRESENTER? Presented by: Dr. Pinki Deb
Contents Introduction Planning and Preparation Attributes of an Effective Speaker General Tips Structure of the Presentation Overcoming Speech Anxiety Conclusions
Instructional Objectives At the end of this presentation, students are expected to have a clear idea on what to aim at in a presentation know how to prepare a well structured presentation Recognise the bad practices in delivery which should be avoided. know the art to improve the presentation skills
Introduction Presentation is a performance . Delivering a good presentation is an art which involves attention to the needs of the audience and careful planning . A good orator means that he or she can speak with good and right pronunciation , intonation , tone , and attitude [6].
Planning and Preparation[3,5] Question to be ask yourself: What is the aim and Title? Other questions concerning physical aspects: Who are the audience? When ? What are the main points I want to make? How long? What outcomes do I expect? Other : Am I dressed appropriately? Shoes polished? Are my hands and fingernails clean?
Attributes of an Effective Speaker Integrity Knowledge Self-Confidence Eloquence
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 Research Methodology Class Attributes of an Effective Speaker Integrity The speaker should be honest and sincere . Knowledge The speaker must have sufficient knowledge of the topic [1]. Self-Confidence A good speaker should have a firm belief in their own abilities and traits [1]. Eloquence (the art of speaking) A good speaker should have powerful and effective language with standard accent [2].
General Tips Show your passion & start strong [1]. Keep it short At all times: gracious and professional[1] Remember the “B” key
General Tips (contd...) Don't tap a pencil or play with pencil or pointer Adjust your speech for your audience [1,8] Be polite, follow social conventions and be rational [1] Keep eye contact to all [8,6] Body language [8] Time your talk [10]
Overcoming Speech Anxiety[4] Acknowledge your fear Act confident Visualize your success Use deep-breathing techniques Focus on message, not fear
Structure of presentation Three parts to a typical presentation: Beginning/Introduction Middle/ Body End/Conclusions
Beginning/Introduction Get the attention of audience and signal the beginning Greet audience [13] Introduce oneself (name, position, and organization) Give your objectives[11] Announce your outline[11] Make a transition between the introduction and the body[13]
Beginning/Introduction (cont..) Below is a list of a few ways to start presentation followed by previous points: Story[14] Joke[12] Video[9] Reader Submission Ask a question/Start a conversation[14]
. Content: What information should you give in your speech? Quantity: How much information should you give? Signposting or signaling where you are: Listing information Linking ideas , To be clear and concrete: To give an example To rephrase To emphasize To refer to what you have said previously To refer to what you will say To refer to what an expert says Middle/ Body
Functions of Conclusions Summarize Speech Motivate Response Provide Closure
Impact of presentation In a presentation, the impact a presenter makes on the audience is [14] – 55% visual 38% vocal
So you have to get the performance aspect right . If you don't look and sound right, the audience won't hear you! Choice is yours
References [1] 28 Qualities of a Skillful Presenter [2] How To Give Great Presentations [3] Be a Good Presenter Pocket Guide to Success [4] How to Give Good Presentations [5] Communication Skills – Making Oral Presentations [6] How to Become a Good Presenter [7] How to Give a Good Presentation [8] How to give an Academic talk [9] Ten Simple Rules for Making Good Oral Presentations [10] The Four Cs : How to Give a Good Oral Presentation [11] Tips for Successful Academic Paper Presentations [12] elements of an effective speech [13] Great Presentations: Tips From Great Presenters [14] Presentation Skill
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 Research Methodology Class 20/20 Have a Nice Day