Giving Presentations

P.P.Thakur
Assistant Professor of English,
G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College,
Khamgaon 444 303
Presentations- The 3 Steps
Developing Content
Choosing Proper Audio-Visual Aids
Presenting the Contents
P. P. Thakur, Assistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College,
Khamgaon 444303
Developing Content
A presentation is a talk on some concept or idea.
An idea must first occur to you.
Decide whether your objective is to inform or
persuade.
Collect information. Do research as much as
possible.
Acknowledge the sources.
P. P. Thakur, Assistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College,
Khamgaon 444303
P. P. Thakur, Assistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College,
Khamgaon 444303
Decide your objective
Developing Content
List your main points.
(To be included in your slides/cue cards.)
Develop your argument.
Elaborate the main points.
Support with reasons.

P. P. Thakur, Assistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College,
Khamgaon 444303
Developing Content
Write down the script of your talk.
(Not to be included on your slides/cards.)
Give a list of further reading/references.
Use charts/graphs/pictures/audio/video etc if
applicable.

P. P. Thakur, Assistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College,
Khamgaon 444303
Developing Content
Prepare a slide for brief summary/recap at the
end.
Must have a Beginning-Middle-and an End.
Must provide an answer to two questions:
SO WHAT ?
WHO CARES?
P. P. Thakur, Assistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College,
Khamgaon 444303
Choosing Proper Audio Visual Aids
Different A/V aids for presentations are:
LCD Projector + PowerPoint.
OHP (Over Head Projector).
Slide Projector.
Note cards /Cue Cards.
Flipcharts/Blackboards/Whiteboards
Interactive Whiteboards.
Visualizers.


P. P. Thakur, Assistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College,
Khamgaon 444303
P. P. Thakur, Assistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College,
Khamgaon 444303
Over Head Projector (OHP)
Slide Projector
Visualizer
Note Cards
Flipcharts
Audio Visual Tools for Presentation
Choosing Proper Audio Visual Aids
Choose the one most suitable for you.
You may choose one or more.
Make sure you are comfortable with it.
Know the technical operations properly.
P. P. Thakur, Assistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College,
Khamgaon 444303
Presenting the Content
Tell them what you are going to tell them.
Tell them what you want to tell them.
Tell them what you have just told them.
P. P. Thakur, Assistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College,
Khamgaon 444303
Presenting the Content
Opening remarks.
Stating the purpose.
Give an outline.
(Tell them what you want to tell them.)
Switch between points if necessary.

P. P. Thakur, Assistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College,
Khamgaon 444303
Presenting the Content
Emphasize important points.
Draw attention to visuals.
Keep the audience involved.
Summarize and conclude.

P. P. Thakur, Assistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College,
Khamgaon 444303
Presenting the Content
Invite questions.
Be tolerant. Be brief.
Dont enter into lengthy arguments.
Maintain proper posture.
Maintain proper pitch and tone of the voice.
P. P. Thakur, Assistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College,
Khamgaon 444303
Presenting the Content
Good and positive body language and neat
appearance is necessary.
Avoid hurting remarks and disrespectful
comments.
Show courtesy.

P. P. Thakur, Assistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College,
Khamgaon 444303
Some Tips
Dont block the screen.
Dont pace up and down.
Avoid clichs and scripts.
Dont turn your back on the audience.
P. P. Thakur, Assistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College,
Khamgaon 444303
Some tips
Try operating the PPT yourself or talk to the
person operating it for you beforehand.
Avoid too many animations.
Rehearse as many times as possible.



P. P. Thakur, Assistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College,
Khamgaon 444303
Any Questions ?
P. P. Thakur
Assistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon-
444 303 (Maharashtra)