HOW TO DELIVER AN EFFECTIVE ORAL PRESENTATION

1. How to plan and deliver an effective oral presentation

2. Why is the topic relevant to audience?

2.1. Some teacher ask to students to carry out a research project and then prepare
a presentation
2.2. In the final year of students, they must do an oral presentation to defend his
final project in front of department

3. Why are presentations difficult?

3.1. Reasons:
3.1.1. The oral presentation is hard to do
3.1.2. hard to plan
3.1.3. hard to organize
3.1.4. hard to deliver
3.2. Difficulties:
3.2.1. Good knowledge about the topic, often is complex
3.2.2. Communicating ideas in a second language
3.2.3. Visual aids
3.2.3. Timing
3.2.4. Body language
3.2.5. Tutor sitting at the back

4. Overcoming difficulties:
4.1. Careful preparation, planning and practice
4.2. Develop a strategy in order to give an effective presentation

5. Presentation outline:
5.1. = 6. How to plan
5.2. =7. How to organize
5.3. =8. How to communicate the message

6. How to plan the presentation

6.1 Purpose:
6.1.1. General purpose of the presentation
6.1.2. Needs and interests of the audience
6.2. Whom? To the audience
6..2.1. their knowledge
6.2.2. their level of interest
6.2.3. Their attitudes
6.2.4. Age
6.2.5. Sex
6.2.6 Ethnic group

6.3. The context in which the presentation in taking place . Where

6.3.1. How many people will be coming?
6.3.2. Where is the presentation taking place?
6.3.3. Where are the seating arrangement?

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 6.4. Conclusion 6 Once you know the audience, you have to adapt and
customize the presentation.

7. How to organize the ideas and information on the body of the presentation
7.1. Body.
7.1.1. supply the transition with body movements.
7.1.2. good first impression
7.1.3. orient the listeners to your presentation.

7.2. Introduction:
7.2.1. The first impression is very important
7.2.2. How:
7.2.2.1 Gain the attention and interest of the audience
- Asking a question
- using a quotation
- describing a problem
- Referring to a recent event
7.2.2.2. Orient the listeners.
- Identify the topic and the purpose of the presentation
- Providing an overview of the main points
7.3. last impression is also important:
7.2.3. You should end at the final with the message with a good
conclusion
7.2.4. Good conclusion should be: brief, clear and memorable.
7.2.4.1. How:
- Try to show the audience verbally or not you are ending
the presentation
- Summarize the main ideas
- Try to reinforce the central message

7.4. Difference between written and spoken English

7.4.1. Spoken English features:
7.4.1.1. simple way
7.4.1.2. straight forward words
7.4.1.3. Short sentences
7.4.1.4. Tend to use personal pronounce and contractions
7.4.1.5. ask a lot of questions
7.4.1.6. repeat things
7.4.1.7. information isn’t packed
7.4.2. Written English features (hard to understand and process)
7.4.2.1. Complex sentences
7.4.2.2. passive voice
7.4.2.3. Long words
7.5. Tools to help:
7.3.1. Prepare a detailed outline
7.3.1.1. Main sections
7.3.1.2. Subsections
7.3.2. Prepare a speaking notes: note cards with only keywords

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8. How to deliver the presentation effectively
8.1. Visual aids : charts, photos, computer grapichs
8.1.1. Visual aids have to support what you are saying
8.1.2. Simple and clear
8.1.3. Easily visible and readable
8.1.4. Make sure everyone can see them
8.2. Non-verbal communication
8.2.1. Without words:
8.2.1.1. Personal appearance
8.2.1.2. facial expressions
8.2.1.3. eye contact
8.2.1.4. posture, movements
8.3. Question and answer section
8.3.1. Anticipate the kind of questions people may be ask
8.3.1.1. Think about the possible weaknesses and limitations on
the project
8.3.1. 2. Think of ways to counter those in 8.3.1.1
8.3.2. Welcome questions:
8.3.2.1. Don’t be defensive
8.3.2.2. Show the relevance of the questions.
8.3.2.3. Respond in a respectful way
9. Summary/ outline:
9.1. Planning the presentation
9.2. Organizing the presentation
9.3. Delivering the presentation

10. 6 Principles of presentation:

10.1. The aim of the presentation
10.2. Who will be you talking to?
10.3. What kind of information and ideas will you include?
10.4. How will you organize the material?
10.5. How can you create a positive image of yourself?
10.6. How to communicate the ideas effectively?