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Presentation Concepts

Tutorial 2 Giving Your Presentation

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Benefits of Using Visuals

Increases your audiences understanding

Helps listeners remember information

Highlights your organization

Adds credibility to your presentation

Stimulates and maintains your listeners attention

Varies the pace of your presentation

Keeps you on track

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Selecting Appropriate Visuals

Which visuals are suitable for my purpose and

desired outcomes?

Which visuals would my audience understand?

Which visuals work best for the situation in which

Ill give my presentation?

Which visuals can I create effectively?

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Using Tables

Tables are a visual method of organizing words

and numerical data in horizontal rows and vertical

columns. Making facts and details accessible

Organizing data by categories

Summarizing results and recommendations

Comparing sets of data

Facilitating decisions

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Using Tables

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Using Graphs

Graphs show the relationship between two

variables along two axes or reference lines.

Comparing one quantity to another

Showing changes over time

Indicating patterns or trends

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Using Charts

Charts are visuals that use lines, arrows, and boxes

or other shapes to show parts, steps, or processes.

Pie charts

Organizational charts

Flowcharts

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Using Charts

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Using Illustrations

Illustrations are pictorial ways to represent parts

and processes, consist of diagrams, drawings,

maps, photographs, and clip art

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Choosing an Appropriate

Delivery Method

Written vs. Memorized presentations

Much advance preparation

Extemporaneous presentations

Some advance preparation

Impromptu presentations

Little advance preparation, but difficult to give

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Preparing for Your Presentation

Prepare for questions from the audience

Overcome nervousness

Practice your presentation

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Improving Your Delivery

Establishing eye contact

Use a pleasant, natural voice

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Using Non-verbal Communication

Checking your appearance and posture

Using natural gestures and movement

Avoiding annoying mannerisms

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Presentation Delivery Worksheet

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Facilities Checklist