EAPP Lesson 18
EAPP Lesson 18
EAPP Lesson 18
In both the academe and the workplace, the ability to make presentations
could determine a person’s success or failure.
How a person deals with the audience could impact the outcome of the
speaking situation.
If you have no idea how your presentation should go, watch talks
and conferences online. Study the speakers’ example and style.
Take note of the topic, the delivery, the overall flow, and even
their quirks. Learn from their example; you can attempt to mimic
them if you want. Evaluate their presentation and see what works
for you and what doesn’t. In time, you will develop your own style.
But for now, you can use what you have learned from them until
you have mastered the art of speaking in public.
When you are thoroughly familiar with your material, then you
have won half of the battle, knowing you’re prepared. This will
give you the confidence to go through the hurdle, confident that
you can talk about your topic like a pro and answer possible
questions that might arise. However, especially in forums, you
should be honest with yourself and admit that you cannot answer
all the questions from the audience. Practice your speech. You
may rehearse in front of the mirror and ask the help of a trusted
peer to give you constructive criticism.
Planning the overall presentation will give structure to the task, enabling
speakers to streamline their topic.
Remember to think of your slides as aid: they should help you make your
presentation interesting. As human attention span is short, so should
the texts on the screens be; after all, the texts should not repeat what you
will eventually explain.
5. Pictures and graphics should occupy most of your slides. They catch
attention and help visual learners clarify what is being explained. You
can also use them to emphasize a point, tell a story if you choose to.
Opt for stock photos rather than drawn figures.
6. Diversify your presentation with short video clips. They are good for
introductions, but think of other ways to use them. Save your GIFs or
memes for informal presentations.
In addition to the strategies cited, you might also wish to use the PREP
method. The PREP method stands for Point, Reason, Explanation, Point
Summarized. According to Anne Ricketts, it’s like a road map that gives
you an idea of where you’re going and when you should stop.
CHECK
A. Formulate your own guidelines for oral presentations in the form of rules.
Later on, you may frame your guidelines, to be posted in places where you
can easily see them.
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