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Developing Oral Presentations. The Basics. Steps in the Process. Determine Your Audience & Purpose Select content in terms of both Design Each Segment Choose an Appropriate Delivery Style Use Visual Presentation to Aid Your Listeners. Understanding Your Audience.
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Developing Oral Presentations The Basics Paragon Communications
Steps in the Process • Determine Your Audience & Purpose • Select content in terms of both • Design Each Segment • Choose an Appropriate Delivery Style • Use Visual Presentation to Aid Your Listeners Paragon Communications
Understanding Your Audience • What is their perspective? • Their education • Their technical expertise • Their job responsibilities • Their cultural background • Their attitude toward you and the topic Paragon Communications
Analyzing the Context • What primary issues underlie the presentation? • How does your presentation relate to these issues? • What will be happening in the organization when you make your presentation? • How does your presentation fit into the organizational situation? Paragon Communications
Designing Each Segment • Choose an interesting title • Develop the presentation about three main divisions. • Plan the introduction carefully • Design the body to reveal each main point • Design the conclusion to reinforce main points Paragon Communications
Choosing an Effective Delivery Style • Avoid long sentences. • Use language your audience will easily understand. • Use pauses to help listeners follow the arrangement of your ideas. • Maintain eye contact with your audience. • Use gestures to accentuate points. Paragon Communications