Communication English III

1. Communication English III September 11/12th 2012

2. Today • Discussion of presentations.

3. Make a group. • Choose a number from 1 – 4.

4. 1. Smart phones • 2. Downtown Daegu • 3. Friday vs. Saturday • 4. Christmas

5. The basic parts of a presentation • As we discussed, a presentation can have a basic outline, similar to an essay. • Introduction • Body • Conclusion/Closing

6. Basics of an effective presentation • Watch these two videos and compare them. • Take notes as you watch each.

7. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBthvuOQpKc&feature=related • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fodF05OMEUo&feature=results_main&playnext=1&list=PLFD6905BFFA963317

8. Video 1 - comments Over dependence on script Poor audience contact Distracting sounds No gestures- didn’t look at screen* Told the audience the presentation is not interestingjust read slides Monotone voice

9. Video 1 - Problems • Speaker told the audience the presentation will be boring. • Self-introduction was too long. • Monotone voice. • Poor eye contact. • Exact topic is vague. • Turns his back on the audience. • Confusing gesture to screen. • Crowded ppt. slides.

10. Video 2 - comments Adjusts to audienceconfident (voice and body) - well-preparedsimple and clean mediaproper emphasis where neededgrabs audience attn.comparison

11. Video 2 - Comments • Attention-grabbing introduction. • Simple slides. • Excellent audience contact. • Use of hand gestures and body language. • Enthusiastic about the topic. • Topic is clear. • Clearly describes/explains the topic

12. Overall: What are 5 important elements of an effective presentation?

13. Overall: What are 5 important elements of an effective presentation?

14. Generally • Opening/introduction: • Sets the stage. • Try to “grab” the audience’s attention. • Provide a very BRIEF summary or outline of your points.

15. Generally • Body: • Where the subject is presented. • Should be well-organized. - Sub-sections should be used. - Each sub-section covers one idea. - Each subsection should have its own simple opening and closing.

16. Generally • Summary: • Should be short and simple. • Reinforce your central idea and purpose. • - Briefly emphasize your key points. “Tell them what you are going to tell them, tell them, and then tell them what you told them.”

17. Our First Task: Partner Introduction • Information to come this week. • For now, your responsibility is researching your partner.

18. Organization • Essential for any kind of presentation. WHY? • Just as important as language skills. • A well organized presentation will: • Allow the audience to more readily follow and understand the presentation. • More easily draw the audience in. • Give credibility to the speaker.

19. Sample Organization Current studies and research assistantship. - Major - Research area of interest • Closing • 1st-job – military (1992) • M.A. degree (1998) • Current interests • Family: new baby • American football • 3rd job (1999) • Introduction of speaker: name and country • B.A. degree (1992) • 2nd job (1994)

20. Introduction of speaker: name and country • B.A. degree (1992) • 1st-job – military (1992) • 2nd job (1994) • M.A. degree (1998) • 3rd job (1999) • Current studies and research assistantship. - Major - Research area of interest • Current interests • Family: New baby • American football • Closing

21. Other ways to organize this?