Presentation Delivery
Why Presentation Skills are needed
"A speech is an instrument which the speaker uses
to get certain things done. He can't build a bridge
with a speech. But by a speech he can enlist the
support and cooperation that will enable him to get
the bridge built. "
- Wilbur S Howell of Princeton University in "The Speaker's Abstract: A
Guide for Public Speaking (published in 1950).
Outline
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Selecting the right
format

Structure

Preparation

Delivery
Selecting the right format
The Elevator Pitch
Dragons Den elevator pitch
The Conference Paper
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Longer than elevator
Pitch
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Based on a research
paper
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Background, key terms,
methodology
Project Presentations
 Common
in University
 Explain
why its important
 Explain
results
 Key
points

Tips from Steve Jobs
Know Your Audience
Or
Structure
Plan ahead

Two or three major
points
 several sub points that
flow under them.
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Story Format
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Pan an Outline first
Using PowerPoint

Important Tool

Comes with risks

Potential to be distracting
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One idea per slide
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Avoid information
overload
Text
No!
Source: http://sciencefair.math.iit.edu/display/colors/
Yes!
To Avoid
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Avoid Excessive
Animation
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Avoid Slide reading
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Handouts Instead
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No Small text
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No full sentences
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Awesome Presentation Pointers
Delivery style
Preparation
Practice. Practice. Practice.
Even your tone
 Get
a second
opinion
 Modulate
voice
 Speak
your
Clearly
Self Record
Delivery
Dress for the part
Source: http://www.tarleton.edu/careers/Students/dress-to-impress.html
Get excited. You can do it!
Be confident
 Make
 Help
eye contact
audience to
focus
Closing

Make sure there is a key takeaway

Summarize presentation
Tips for Opening and Closing
Conclusion
 Identify
Presentation Type
 Develop
cohesive structure
 Prepare
in Advance
 Deliver
with confidence
References
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Howell, W. (1950). The Speaker's Abstract: A Guide for Public Speaking.
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Levit, A. (2010, May 18). How To Give A Great Presentation. Retrieved from
Forbes: http://www.forbes.com/2010/05/18/how-to-give-a-greatpresentation-forbes-woman-leadership-career.html
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Martonosi, B. (2008). How to give a good Presentiona. Retrieved from
Princeton:
https://www.princeton.edu/~archss/webpdfs08/BaharMartonosi.pdf
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Paradi, D. (2013). Results of the 2013 Annoying PowerPoint survey. Retrieved
from Thinkoutside the slide: http://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/freeresources/latest-annoying-powerpoint-survey-results/
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