Lesson 14 Topic: Working with print and internet sources Time: 80 min Objectives

Reference to the audience I can see many of you are... I know you’ve all travelled a long way. Thank you for coming today.

Signalling the end OK. That brings me to the end of my presentation. That covers everything I wanted to cover.

Making Effective Presentations

ORGANIZATION: In your presentation, make sure you have an introduction, body and conclusion. Give a plan of your talk so the audience does not get lost. Introduction: To gain attention, start with an interesting quotation or rhetorical question. Body: Present the main points or results in each section. Define any special terms you use but do not go into the details. If you need your audience to have the structure and details after the talk, prepare a handout. Modulate your voice throughout the presentation. Speak loudly, clearly and not too fast. Sound interested in what you are saying. To get more attention, use the structure "What ……. is ….” (Instead of “We need more reliable sources” use “What we need is more reliable sources.”) Conclusion: For your speech to be successful, have an impressive closing. Give the audience the opportunity to discuss the points you have raised by asking if anyone has questions.