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1. Louisiana Tech University College of Engineering and Science Introduction Preparation Graphics General Tips Closure How To Make an Effective Presentation Dr. Jim Nelson Professor Emeritus ENGR 120 - Fall Quarter - 2007 College of Engineering & Science:ENGR 120.

2. Louisiana Tech University College of Engineering and Science Introduction Preparation Graphics General Tips Closure Allow yourself enough time to prepare. It always takes more time than you think. College of Engineering & Science:ENGR 120.

3. Conversational Tone Graphs 3D or 2D ? Voice Projection Titles Gestures Units Louisiana Tech University College of Engineering and Science Introduction Preparation Graphics General Tips Closure Mind Mapping Title Slide Presentation College of Engineering & Science:ENGR 120.

4. Louisiana Tech University College of Engineering and Science Introduction Preparation Graphics General Tips Closure KISS Principle Keep It Simple, Stupid !! (Keep it at an appropriate level for the audience) College of Engineering & Science:ENGR 120.

5. Louisiana Tech University College of Engineering and Science Introduction Preparation Graphics General Tips Closure BE FLEXIBLE !! Be prepared to adjust your presentation to: • Audience • Room • Time Constraints • Equipment Problems College of Engineering & Science:ENGR 120.

6. Louisiana Tech University College of Engineering and Science Introduction PreparationGraphics General Tips Closure Speak from your slides or transparencies. Let them serve as your notes. Allow about one minute per slide. College of Engineering & Science:ENGR 120.

7. Louisiana Tech University College of Engineering and Science Introduction PreparationGraphics General Tips Closure GRAPHS • Simple, Not Cluttered • Readable • Title and Axis Labels • Units • 3D onlyif it adds clarity College of Engineering & Science:ENGR 120.

8. Louisiana Tech University College of Engineering and Science Introduction PreparationGraphics General Tips Closure Enrollment Statistics Number of Students College of Engineering & Science:ENGR 120.

9. Louisiana Tech University College of Engineering and Science Introduction PreparationGraphics General Tips Closure Enrollment Statistics Looks impressive, but difficult to read accurately College of Engineering & Science:ENGR 120.

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11. Avoid red on a dark blue background. Louisiana Tech University College of Engineering and Science Introduction Preparation Graphics General Tips Closure However, white on a dark blue background works well. College of Engineering & Science:ENGR 120.

12. Louisiana Tech University College of Engineering and Science Introduction Preparation Graphics General Tips Closure Always check your slides on the projector screen. They will look different than on your computer screen. College of Engineering & Science:ENGR 120.

13. Most audiences can not read text with font smaller than 18 points. Louisiana Tech University College of Engineering and Science Introduction Preparation Graphics General Tips Closure • This is 12-point font. • This is 18-point font. • This is 24-point font. This is 32-point font (bold). College of Engineering & Science:ENGR 120.

14. Louisiana Tech University College of Engineering and Science Introduction Preparation Graphics General Tips Closure One of the worst things you can do is put so much stuff on a slide that no one can possibly read it past the first row; and the apologize to the audience by saying “I know you can’t read this slide, but here’s what it says.” This is made even worse when the slide contains numerical data and tables, much of which is superfluous anyway. Include only that material which is really relevant and easily absorbed by the audience. You should use short key words and phrases that prompt you for what you want to say and serve as an anchor for your audience. This slide is intended to serve as an example of how not to do it. College of Engineering & Science:ENGR 120.

15. Louisiana Tech University College of Engineering and Science Introduction Preparation Graphics General Tips Closure Practice delivering your presentation in front of the mirror or friends. Better yet, video tape yourself and critically evaluate your performance. College of Engineering & Science:ENGR 120.

16. Louisiana Tech University College of Engineering and Science Introduction Preparation Graphics General Tips Closure In evaluating your performance, consider • facial expressions • eye contact • posture • gestures • movement • tone of voice College of Engineering & Science:ENGR 120.

17. Louisiana Tech University College of Engineering and Science Introduction Preparation Graphics General Tips Closure A natural, conversational tone is the most interesting and effective way to make your presentation. College of Engineering & Science:ENGR 120.

18. Louisiana Tech University College of Engineering and Science Introduction Preparation Graphics General Tips Closure Wear clothing that will draw the audience’s attention to what you are saying, not to the clothing itself. College of Engineering & Science:ENGR 120.

19. Smile and act friendly. Use eye contact; focus on different people in the audience. Do not read off a script or memorize your speech. Louisiana Tech University College of Engineering and Science Introduction Preparation Graphics General Tips Closure Convey a positive attitude. College of Engineering & Science:ENGR 120.

20. Louisiana Tech University College of Engineering and Science Introduction Preparation Graphics General Tips Closure Avoid distracting body language (like jingling coins in your pocket). Learn to modulate your voice. Slow down! Use strategic pauses. College of Engineering & Science:ENGR 120.

21. Louisiana Tech University College of Engineering and Science Introduction Preparation Graphics General Tips Closure Tips for Presenting with a Team • Introduce everyone on the team • Divide tasks according to individual strengths • Rehearse often, and seek constructive criticism • Work on smooth transitions • “Pass the baton” by mentioning other people’s names • Practice answering questions the team has brainstormed College of Engineering & Science:ENGR 120.

22. Louisiana Tech University College of Engineering and Science Introduction Preparation Graphics General Tips Closure Start on time and end on time. Respond directly, but courteously, to questions from the audience. College of Engineering & Science:ENGR 120.

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