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Basics of Presentation Skills
Objectives By the end of this presentation you will be
able to: List at least five annoying habits to avoid Describe the attributes of a good presenter
Exercise
Form two groups Group one: List attributes of great
presenters you have heard Group two: List attributes of presenters that
you have found annoying Each group will select a spokesperson to
report back your findings to the entire class
Avoid: Pacing Standing in one place too long Turning your back to participants Jingling change in your pockets
Avoid: Chewing gum or candy while presenting Playing with chalk, markers, pens or
pointers Fidgeting Distracting jewelry
Avoid: Numerous verbal pauses Repeated words or phrases Speaking too loudly, softly, quickly or
slowly Using jargon and acronyms Making up answers
NERVOUS??? Be prepared Practice Release adrenaline Look at the friendliest face Realize your audience wants you to do
well Practice
To calm my
nerves, I think I’ll
imagine my
audience naked!
A Good Presenter Will:
Talk at the educational level of the audience
Acknowledge all answers to questions Answer all questions Clarify if you don’t understand
A Good Presenter Will:
Manage time Be flexible Keep a high energy level Maintain eye contact
A Good Presenter Will:
Be articulate and clear Use inflections Be sincere Like the audience
Summary What are some annoying habits to
avoid while presenting? What are some attributes of a good
presenter?
Ten Minute Presentation
You will present your topic using a technique in place of, or along with, the lecture method
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