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Learn the key components of delivering impactful presentations: logical progression, audience adaptation, delivery methods, design guidelines, and presentation etiquette. This guide covers how to enhance your role as a presenter and host for successful communication.
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Effective Presentations Common Sense Rules for Delivering Your Message Student’s Name
Introduction • What makes a presentation effective? • A logical progression. • Addressing your audience. • Preparing for the proper delivery method. • Following general design guidelines. • Playing your role as narrator and host. Student’s Name
Logical Progression • An effective presentation has a logical progression: • Introduction in which you tell your audience what you are going to present. • Body in which you present the information. • Summary in which you tell your audience what you presented. Student’s Name
Know Your Audience • Appropriate age level. • Appropriate education level. • Appropriate length. Student’s Name
Delivery Method • Will it be printed? Select a light background and dark text for readability. • Will it be standalone? Include navigation tools for the viewer. • Will it run automatically in a loop? Keep it short so a viewer does not have to wait a long time for the presentation to begin anew. • Will it be delivered over the Internet? Make sure the audio is high quality. Student’s Name
General Design Guidelines • Apply a consistent theme to all slides. • Limit bullet points to no more than five per slide. • Limit the number of fonts to two per slide. Student’s Name
General Design Guidelines (continued) • Use contrasting colors when necessary to make text stand out. • For example, use a dark background color such as dark green or blue and a light contrasting text color, such as yellow. • Avoid the use of pastels, which can be hard to read. Student’s Name
General Design Guidelines (continued) • Make sure text is large enough so that even someone at the back of the room can read it. • No smaller than 18 points. • No larger than 48 points. Student’s Name
General Design Guidelines (continued) • Use graphics such as tables, charts, and pictures to convey key points. • Make sure graphics are sized appropriately for the slide. Student’s Name
General Design Guidelines (continued) • Be consistent! • Use consistent transitions, sounds, and animations. • Elements should enhance the presentation;not distract from the content! Student’s Name
Your Role is Key • Dress appropriately. • Speak loud and clear. • Make eye contact with your audience. • Use props and tools correctly. Student’s Name
Conclusion • What makes a presentation effective? • A logical progression. • Addressing your audience. • Preparing for the proper delivery method. • Following general design guidelines. • Playing your role as narrator and host. Student’s Name
Sources • “Tips for an Effective Presentation,” byD. R. Smith & S. A. Morton, 1/27/2003, http://wwweng.uwyo.edu/classes/meref/Presentation_Tips.pdf. Student’s Name