2. Here are some proven tips on how to control your butterflies
and give better presentations:
3. 1. Know your materialPick a topic you are interested in.
Know more about it than you include in your speech. Use humor,
personal stories and conversational language that way you wont
easily forget what to say.
4. 2. Practice. Practice. Practice!Rehearse out loud with all
equipment you plan on using. Revise as necessary. Work to control
filler words; Practice, pause and breathe. Practice with a timer
and allow time for the unexpected.
5. 3. Know the audienceGreet some of the audience members as
they arrive. Its easier to speak to a group of friends than to
strangers.
6. 4. Know the roomPreparation research -non-research format
-speak on what you know -Notes- outline main points -note cards vs.
full sized paper
7. 5. RelaxI. Introduction ThesisII. Body support argumentsIII.
Conclusion review
8. 6. Visualize yourself giving your speechPractice - practice
makes perfect - revision - get time right
9. 7. Realize that people want you to succeedPresence
-nervousness- fright is common -Body language -voice tone -gestures
-eye contact -positive attitude
10. 8. Dont apologizeRead directly from notesRead directly from
screenTurn back on audienceSlouch, hands in pocketsNo um, ah, you
knowsNo nervous gesturesTalk too fast,Talk too quietly
11. 9. Concentrate on the message Eye contact Can glance at
notes Appropriate gestures Rhetorical questions to involve
audience
12. 10. Gain experienceKnow the room- become familiar with the
place of presentationKnow the audience- greet or chat with the
audience before hand. Its easier to speak to friends than to
strangersKnow your material-increased nervousness is due to un-
preparedness