https://padlet.com/annierie1taylor/7pew1tr3jrb1 15 Strategies for Giving Oral Presentations en-us 2017-04-26 16:18:59 UTC 2025-11-20 14:45:26 UTC hello@padlet.com annierie1taylor https://padlet.com/annierie1taylor/7pew1tr3jrb1/wish/168428459 1) Do your homework
-Spend time figuring out what you want to say
2) Play the parts
-Have a few main parts
-Tell audience parts before and as going through presentation
3) Do a dry run
-Go through at least once
-Make mental notes
4) Look presentable
-You don't have to be super dressed up, but look nice
5) Talk; don't read
-It is more important that you present in a natural and relaxed way (you practice sessions should help)]]> 2017-04-26 16:27:10 UTC https://padlet.com/annierie1taylor/7pew1tr3jrb1/wish/168428459 anna_schmid https://padlet.com/annierie1taylor/7pew1tr3jrb1/wish/168428549 6) Take it slow- Your audience hasn't heard this information before so you need to go slow enough for them to understand topic
7) Use Aids- Write material on the board, use handouts. This helps the audience understand the main points
8) Don't bury the crowd- Too much data and statistics are overwhelming for an audience
9) Be yourself- Don't try to be like someone else or you won't succeed
10) Play it straight- Be serious about the topic you are discussing, but you can also add a little humor into it (not too much)]]> 2017-04-26 16:27:29 UTC https://padlet.com/annierie1taylor/7pew1tr3jrb1/wish/168428549 lewissydney https://padlet.com/annierie1taylor/7pew1tr3jrb1/wish/168430334 11)  Circle the crowd- Make eye contact with your audience to let them know you are interested in communicating with them.
12)  Appear relaxed- Appear to be relaxed as possible (even if you actually aren't).
13)  Finish strong- Always be sure to end in a good conclusion. It makes you readers feel like they learned something from your presentation.
14)Welcome interruptions-
Don't be afraid if one of the audience members asks a question. It shows that they are engaged with what you are saying to them.
15) Know when to stop lecturing- Certain presentations require you to have more discussions on more material. In a discussion period, never lecture but discuss. How you discuss is just as important as how you present.]]> 2017-04-26 16:32:49 UTC https://padlet.com/annierie1taylor/7pew1tr3jrb1/wish/168430334 annierie1taylor https://padlet.com/annierie1taylor/7pew1tr3jrb1/wish/168431154 It is a good idea to try your presentation on your professor or TA.  Office hours work well]]> 2017-04-26 16:35:38 UTC https://padlet.com/annierie1taylor/7pew1tr3jrb1/wish/168431154 annierie1taylor https://padlet.com/annierie1taylor/7pew1tr3jrb1/wish/168431786 Know content and have it structured and practiced.
Look nice.
Talk in a natural and relaxed way.]]> 2017-04-26 16:37:33 UTC https://padlet.com/annierie1taylor/7pew1tr3jrb1/wish/168431786 anna_schmid https://padlet.com/annierie1taylor/7pew1tr3jrb1/wish/168432541 Use speaker notes instead of flashcards- you see a pane of your notes but the audience does not]]> 2017-04-26 16:39:49 UTC https://padlet.com/annierie1taylor/7pew1tr3jrb1/wish/168432541 anna_schmid https://padlet.com/annierie1taylor/7pew1tr3jrb1/wish/168433051 If you're running out of time, summarize any leftover material]]> 2017-04-26 16:41:32 UTC https://padlet.com/annierie1taylor/7pew1tr3jrb1/wish/168433051