1. By: Brock Patterson Graduate Intern, University College Advising Center Graduate Teaching Assistant, Business Communication and Entrepreneurship How to Give a Winning Presentation

2. Overview of Presentations • The Do’s and Don’ts of Presentations • How to Use the A.L.A.R.M. format to plan a presentation What will be covered?

3. Death by PowerPoint

4. Public speaking Snakes Heights Claustrophobia Insects The #1 Fear

5. The clock is ticking… • When is your presentation? • What is your plan of action? • How will you practice? • Are you just going to wing it? Audience Analysis Location.Location.Location Audio/ Visual Components Rapport Message A.L.A.R.M Photo courtesy of: www.flickr.com/togrbil2

6. Who is in your audience? Audience Analysis Photo courtesy of: www.flickr.com/togrbil2

7. Where is your presentation located? Location Photo courtesy of: www.flickr.com/togrbil2

8. What can you describe with pictures and other aids? Audio/Visual Photo courtesy of: www.flickr.com/togrbil2

9. Rule of 1/3

10. Present like Steve Jobs

11. How will you connect with your audience? Rapport Photo courtesy of: www.flickr.com/togrbil2

12. What is your Introduction, Body, and Closing? Message

13. Plan your presentation well in advance by using the A.L.A.R.M. format • Simplicity engages the audience • Practice. Practice. Practice. Final Thoughts