ENG336 Basic presentation content

BASIC PRESENTATION CONTENT

I. INTRODUCTION

            A. Greeting the audience

            B. Who: Introducing presenters

            C. Getting the audience’s attention   

D. Why: Stating the purpose (Thesis statement)

            E. What: Giving a preview (Supporting ideas 1, 2, 3)

F. How: Managing the talk by giving the audience instructions about timing, note taking, or questions.

           

II. BODY

A.    Main point 1 à Description/ clarification àsupporting reasons or evidences   

B.     Main point 2 à Description/ clarification à supporting reasons or evidences  

C.     Main point 3 à Description/ clarification à supporting reasons or evidences  

Transitional signals should be used for the audience to follow easily.

III. CONCLUSION

A.    Summarizing (Review of main points 1, 2, 3)

B.     Ending with a final remark

BASIC RULES FOR VISUALS

I. Keep the visuals simple

A.    Avoid the overuse of special effects

B.     Large and minimal text

C.     Use high quality, meaningful, and attractive pictures

BASIC RULES FOR DELIVERY

I. Verbal language

A.    Use simple words

B.     Use appropriate volume, pace, and clear pronunciation

C.     Use pausing, emphasizing, and transitional signals  

II. Non-verbal language

A.    Use eye contact

B.     Use appropriate hand and body gestures

C.     Be confident, positive, and relaxed

            Rehearsal is very important to make the presentation flow smoothly