Why ZEN

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Why ZEN?

• Relates to Zen and the Art of
• You know quality innately
• You have it inside you

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THREE PARTS

• Zen and Writing
• Zen and Visuals
• Zen and Presentations

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Zen and PRESENTATIONS
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Proposal Presentations

• Title
• LARGE Context
• SPECIFIC Context
• Mission
• (Outline)
• Methodology
• Results and Analysis?
• Deliverables?

20 minutes
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Proposal Presentations

• Title Slide
• Context The LARGE Problem/Issue
• Context The SPECIFIC Problem/Issue
• YOUR MISSION/SOLUTION to above problems
• Presentation Outline
• Additional Background (not much in IQP, quite a
  bit in PQP)
• Methodology (brief in IQP, but very detailed in
  PQP)
• Results (expected in PQP)
• Analysis (expected in PQP)
• Conclusions (not in PQP)
• Recommendations (not in PQP)
• Acknowledgments
• Questions or Comments?

20 minutes
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General Pointers

• 1 per slide
• Proper intros
• Proper handoffs
• Body Language
• Project to back wall
• Eye Contact
• Keep Attention
• Transfer Info

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Keys to Success

• KNOW YOUR STUFF
• Rehearse
• Make it Visual!
• Killer Slides!
• Be Professional
• Have a clear GOAL

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Dont

• Memorize
• Mumble
• Crowd slides
• Bore audience
• Distract audience
• Fall apart