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Determine the objective of the presentation◦ Purpose◦ Define expected results◦ Specify outcomes desired

“When the presentation is completed the audience will…”

Determine and analyze the audience, occasion and credibility. Do -◦ Audience analysis◦ Occasion analysis◦ Speaker credibility

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Organization of the presentation◦ Clear definition of what you want to

accomplish◦ Determine, gather and group

together your main points◦ Arrange points in a logical order◦ Prepare introduction and conclusion

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Plan for presentation◦ State main ideas the audience must

receive◦ Develop main points◦ Find appropriate arguments to

support your main points◦ Check

Spelling, grammar, punctuation Jargon Fillers

◦ Visual aids◦ Check timing

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Delivery◦ Dealing with nervousness

Natural voice Use nervousness to your advantage

◦ Speaker’s notes◦ Aspects of delivery

Eye contact Handling of notes Gestures Posture Movement Vocal quality

◦ Practice, practice, practice◦ Prepare for questions

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Q/A period◦ Restate question asked◦ Clarify questions◦ Answer questions directly, but keep

in line with your presentation objectives

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Who is the audience? What background does the

audience posses? Any cultural concerns? How does the status of the

audience compare to the presenter?

What attitudes does the audience hold toward –◦ The subject◦ The speaker

What is the age/gender of the audience?

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Do I have a choice in time of day?

Will there be interruptions? Location Room layout

◦ Front of room◦ Can room be rearranged?◦ Equipment type available?

Backup plan Specialize presentation

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What does the audience know about the presenter?

What can the presenter do to enhance their credibility?

Would clothing enhance credibility?

Would jargon/language enhance credibility?

Speaker Credibility