Oral Presentationsfor Tutorials & Seminars

Ivana Krsmanovic 2009/10

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How to make a presentationHow to deliver itHow to prepare PPWhat (not) to do

What is an Oral Presentation?

Oral presentation

An oral presentation is a short talk on a set topic given to a tutorial or seminar group.

In an oral presentation students give a talk to a tutorial group and present views on a topic based on their readings or research.

The rest of the group then joins in a discussion of the topic.

Preparing a Presentation

Oral presentation must be 1. planned 2. researched 3. written before it is delivered.

Getting started

Examine the assignment criteria carefully and make sure you know exactly what to do.

Do you have to answer a question, present an argument, explain or discuss something, be critical?

Get an Idea!

Getting started

Analyze your audienceResearch your topicBrainstorm your topic, write a rough outlineOrganize your material and write a draftSummarize your draft into pointsExpress your own conclusionsPlan and prepare your visual aids - PPRehearse your presentation

Structuring Your Oral Presentation

Oral presentations should have the following structure:

Introduction Body Conclusion

Introduction

It is like a road map - tells your audience the direction your presentation will take

State your topic and tell the audience what your presentation will cover

Outline the main points

Introduction

Start your talk by greeting the audience and introducing yourself.

State your topic clearly. For example: • ‘I’m going to talk about...’ • ‘Today I’d like to discuss…’

Body

It is main points, examples and evidenceUse useful phrases like

• ‘Another point is...’• ‘A contrary view to consider is’

• ‘Firstly ...secondly ... finally’

Conclusion

It is a summary of the main points made in the body of the talk.

• Restate the main points• Re-answer the question

Don’t introduce any new information in the conclusion

Work out how you will finish your talk (‘In conclusion ...’)

Thank the audience and invite questions

Giving the Presentation

Starting wellDeliveryDiscussion

Starting well

1. Stand in a balanced position2. Grab attention!3. Greet the audience and introduce

yourself4. Smile!

Delivery

1. Don’t read your presentation word-for-word

2. Use appropriate language - formal but conversational

3. Don’t be afraid to pause4. Make eye contact5. Body language6. Prepare ‘prompts’ to help your remember

what to say

Discussion

1. Listen carefully to the question2. Don’t be afraid – questions are positive!3. Be brief with your answer4. It’ OK if you don’t know the answer – let

somebody else answer it5. Prepare handouts!

“Respect those who come to you with

open ears and foster a sense of community.”

— P.T. Sudo

PowerPoint

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

Leonardo da Vinci

PowerPoint

1. Make an outline2. Only place main points3. Write in point form, not complete

sentences4. Avoid wordiness: use key words and

phrases only

BAD ONE

This page contains too many words for a presentation slide. It is not written in point form, making it difficult both for your audience to read and for you to present each point. Although there are exactly the same number of points on this slide as the previous slide, it looks much more complicated. In short, your audience will spend too much time trying to read this paragraph instead of listening to you.

5. Show one point at a time. It will:

help audience concentrate on what you are saying

prevent audience from reading aheadhelp you keep you focused

6. Do not use distracting animation7. Use a standard font like Times New

Roman or Arial8. If you use a small font, your audience won’t be able to read what you have written

9. CAPITALIZE ONLY WHEN NECESSARY. IT IS DIFFICULT TO READ

10. Don’t use a complicated font

11. BE careful with colours!Using a font colour that does not contrast with the background colour is hard to read Using colour for decoration is distracting and annoying.Using a different colour for each point is unnecessary

Using a different colour for secondary points is also unnecessary

Trying to be creative can also be bad

12. Use simple backgrounds

Background – Bad

Avoid backgrounds that are distracting or difficult to read from

Always be consistent with the background that you use

13. If you use graphs – write a title, make them easy to see, be detailed

Graphs - Good

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14. Check your grammar and spelling!

What (not) to do

Show your personality

Make them laugh Talk to your

audience, not at them

Be honest Don’t over prepare Differentiate

yourself

Project Your Voice “That’s a Good

Question” Come Early, Really

Early Get Practice Do Apologize if

You’re Wrong Teach us smthHave Fun

BAD ONE

Dress nicely

It is inside that counts!

What did we talk about?

How to make a presentationHow to deliver itHow to prepare PPWhat (not) to do

Additional notes:

If you need any assistance, ask your teacher to help you. Do not expect that the teacher will do it ALL for you. She is there just to give suggestions or solve possible problems. Ask your teacher in ADVANCE for her free time to help you with presentation. Before talking to her, make a list of possible problems in order not to forget something.

Work with your group as a TEAM. The presentation will be the result of your capabilities as a group, so do not neglect other members of your team. Share the work.

Once you have decided on a topic, you cannot change it or ask for another to be allotted. Should you have some problems with team members (illness or absence) you will have to inform your teacher about it. The presentation will be held only when the team is complete.

Do not go over the limited time for preparation. The teacher will give you two weeks or more to finish your task. Do not ask for some more time because it will not be given to you. If you cannot get ready to do the presentation in due time, you will not get points for the activity and you will not get a second chance to make it up.

Every group will have their time to present. Talk to your teacher about the exact date/time of your presentation. If you need some more time to get prepared, inform your teacher about it.

The most successful groups will present their work to other students from other groups. Some of you may be invited to be guests in Lazarevac or Prijepolje and give presentation to the students who attend their classes there.

Any questions?!