Good VS. Bad Presentation

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Good VS. Bad Presentation

• Semester 2/2006
• Dr. Chalie Charoenlarpnopparut
• School of Communications, Instrumentations and
  Control
• Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology

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Outline

• Preparation
• Slide Preparation
• Talk Preparation
• During The Talk

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Preparation

• Step 1 Work out what you are trying to say
• Step 2 Consider the level of the audience and
  the allotted time for presentation
• Step 3 Check the facility at the presentation
  site

Even very experienced presenters must put
adequate planning and preparation into giving a
talk
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Slide Preparation (1)

• Get the transparency/slide done well before the
  talk
• Make sure it is clearly readable by someone with
  average eyesight from the back of the room
• Moving back though your slides is awful
• Learn to use animation, slide link technique but
  avoid distracting the audience with pointless
  animation

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Slide Preparation (2)

• Skipping slides in a computer is often awful
• General presentation speed 1-2 min. per slide
  (reduce the number of slides if needed)
• Include page number for easy reference
• Choose a simple font that is easy to read (24 pt
  or more)
• Prepare handouts, which can contain a more
  detailed version of the talk

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Example (1) Visual Makeover
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Example (2)
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Adding visual impact
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Talk Preparation (1)

• Practice your talk and many times as you can
• If the rehearsal took too long, decide what to
  leave out of the real presentation.
• Get to the lecture room at least five minutes
  before the session is to start

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During The Talk (1)

• Try to convince the audience that what you are
  talking about is important and interesting. Do
  not apologize.
• Give a very brief outline of the talk at the
  beginning
• Speak to the audience, not to the screen
• Have small pauses to allow audiences to catch up.
  

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During The Talk (2)

• No matter what you say the audience will try to
  read a transparency immediately
• Use a pen or pointer to point out on your
  transparency any items that need to be indicated
• Give references where appropriate during your
  talk
• Keep an eye on the clock, or your watch

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During The Talk (3)

• Give your answer to the whole audience, not just
  the questioner
• Be confident !!

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Good luck!