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Presentation Tips CHE 451

Presentation Tips CHE 451. Overview. Logistics Preparation Delivery Most frequent mistakes from 2008 Conclusion. Logistics. Talk: 15 minutes Q&A: 10 minutes Draw straws for talk, Q&A Send PowerPoint to LB that morning, bring backup on laptop. Preparation.

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Presentation Tips CHE 451

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  1. Presentation TipsCHE 451

  2. Overview • Logistics • Preparation • Delivery • Most frequent mistakes from 2008 • Conclusion

  3. Logistics • Talk: 15 minutes • Q&A: 10 minutes • Draw straws for talk, Q&A • Send PowerPoint to LB that morning, bring backup on laptop

  4. Preparation • Address targeted audience. Persuade them. • Include title, outline, introduction, body, summary • Outline all important information on slides or transparencies. Keep them uncluttered and non-cheesy. • Use visuals (as much as possible) & bulleted lists • San serif font (e.g., Arial), large type (>24 point)

  5. Preparation • Minimize math unless it’s the point of the talk • If PowerPoint, contrast writing & background (light on dark usually best). Avoid garishness, unnecessary sound effects. • Print PowerPoint files as handouts, 3 slides per page • Plan a closing line • Rehearse, check timing

  6. Example Presentation

  7. Delivery • Look & sound professional • Don’t read from a script. Let slides guide presentation, use brief notes to supplement. Remember, you can glance at the laptop! • Frequent eye contact all over room • Sound interested yourself. If necessary, fake it. • Keep track of time • If you take questions, avoid bluffing

  8. Most Frequent Mistakes • Lack of sufficient overview and motivation • Heavy on motivation, short on work • Lacking visuals • Failure to assess results with a critical eye • Poor eye contact or talking to the screen

  9. Most Frequent Mistakes • Not noting the difference between computer screen and big screen • Absence of handoff between speakers • Abrupt ending • Failure to practice

  10. Conclusions PPPPP or Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance

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