Business Communication

Presentation Skill  / 103
17.
As a rule of thumb, figure on four visuals for every ten minutes of discussion.
18.
If you have pictorial slides that are full of colour, bring them on a carousel in advance and
have a dry run before your presentation. 
19.
Do not pass material around, it can be distracting.
20.
Encourage questions (early participation). Give a pause. Wait patiently through the silence,
use it to your advantage for eliciting questions. Someone will surely break the ice. Repeat
and rephrase questions. 
21.
Many people in the audience have industrial experience. Gear your presentation to their
experience. Rephrase your comments from "The way we did it...." to "this is why we did it
so...." and "you can utilize this concept by....". You will be more apt to influence the
audience by starting your presentation in their terms and from their perspective. 
22.
Do not apologize by saying, "I could not prepare" or "I am a last-minute replacement for so
and so".
23.
Involve your audience in discussion and make an assessment of whether or not the message
of your presentation has been received. If not, explain the parts, which are not clear.
24.
Show enthusiasm, have fun.
INTRODUCTION
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The speaker gains the audience's attention and interest.
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The speaker establishes his/her credibility.
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The speaker relates the topic to audience.
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The speaker sets up central claim.
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The central idea/main message is stated at the beginning.
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The speaker previews the presentation.
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The whole talk is outlined early in the presentation.
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The introduction is brief in proportion to the length of the talk.
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The guiding research question is stated.
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The importance of the research question is stated.
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The speaker establishes the significance of topic for the audience.
BODY
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The speaker relies on variety of supporting materials.
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If the methods are illustrated, a matrix, flow chart, or other diagram is used.
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The speaker uses sound reasoning.
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The speaker uses main points to support central idea.
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The speaker uses supporting material to substantiate main points.
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Research methods are summarized in only enough detail to support the results.
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The evidence is drawn from authoritative sources.
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The supporting material is relevant and specific.
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The speaker cites the source of the evidence.