{"id":173777654,"date":"2017-02-27T12:04:08","date_gmt":"2017-02-27T12:04:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/answershark.com\/writing\/?p=173777654"},"modified":"2019-11-02T12:15:09","modified_gmt":"2019-11-02T12:15:09","slug":"general-presentation-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/payforwriting.com\/writing\/writing-tips\/general-presentation-tips.html","title":{"rendered":"General Presentation Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n

A presentation is a powerful tool to convey ideas for education and convincing people. It is not an easy task to give a presentation. It requires fundamental research, public speaking skills, organization and self-confidence. A good presenter has the ability to engage listeners from beginning to end and persuade them to take action. To develop presentation skills you need a lot of practice and knowledge. Here are some general tips and tricks for effective presentations.<\/p>\n

The whole process of preparing a presentation can be divided into 3 parts: preparing the talk, slide construction and delivery practice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Preparing your Talk<\/h3>\n
    \n
  1. Consider your audience when choosing the topic and style of delivery.<\/li>\n
  2. Grab the attention of the audience with a clear statement and its importance.<\/li>\n
  3. Undertake research of material which may relate to the topic.<\/li>\n
  4. Create an outline and talk to your audience based on it.<\/li>\n
  5. Divide the body of your presentation into three to five main points. Each main point should cover a different aspect of your topic and should be as distinct as possible.<\/li>\n
  6. Structure your presentation in a logical sequence.<\/li>\n
  7. Use the \u201cKeep it Short and Simple\u201d (KISS) method. Stick to the key concepts. Avoid narration of specifics and unnecessary details.<\/li>\n
  8. Use additional material commensurate with your talk. Develop your ideas with stories, examples, vivid descriptions, statistics, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
    \n

    Preparing Your Slides<\/h3>\n
      \n
    1. Font size should be large enough to be easily read. The use of 28 to 34 font size is recommended.<\/li>\n
    2. Apply one universal font for the whole presentation.<\/li>\n
    3. Use contrasting colors; light on dark, or dark on light.<\/li>\n
    4. Describe one idea per slide.<\/li>\n
    5. Follow the \u201c6 x 6\u201d rule. Use about six lines per slide and six words per line.<\/li>\n
    6. Avoid using complete sentences. Try to use short phrases that capture the important points.<\/li>\n
    7. Add photos, graphics and charts. Use quality pictures and large charts. The information on illustrations should be easy to read.<\/li>\n
    8. Include video and audio when appropriate. Using video clips to show concrete examples promotes active cognitive processing, which is the natural way people learn.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
      \n

      Delivery Practice<\/h3>\n
        \n
      1. Time yourself. Make sure that you know the time limits and expectations, for the speaking occasion, and that you stick to them.<\/li>\n
      2. Be enthusiastic. A person with extensive knowledge, and who is passionate about the theme, inspires the audience and draws attention.<\/li>\n
      3. Humor is good, but be careful with it. Humor in a presentation works best when it actually drives the presentation ahead.<\/li>\n
      4. Avoid reading your presentation. Use your notes only for reference points to keep you on track.<\/li>\n
      5. Use body language. Keep your eyes on the audience and use natural gestures.<\/li>\n
      6. Speak clearly and distinctly. Project your voice, appropriately, according to your talk.<\/li>\n
      7. Make pauses to give your audience time to digest the information from each new slide.<\/li>\n
      8. Involve your audience. Ask for questions. Always leave time for a few questions at the end of the talk.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
        \n

        Avoiding Common Presentation Mistakes<\/h3>\n