Guidelines

for your
Oral Presentation

UCM
2017
There are no secrets to
success. It is the result of
preparation, hard work, and
learning from failure

Gen. Colin L. Powell

Objectives

To help with the

preparation process of oral
presentations and activities

To improve oral
presentation skills
Components of a Presentation

All presentations must

have:

An introduction
A body
A conclusion
Signposting: language
use
Introducing The subject/topic of
the topic my talk is ...
I'm going to talk
about ...
My topic today is
My talk is concerned
with ...
 Im going to divide this
talk into four parts.
Overview There are a number of
(outline of points I'd like to make.
presentation Basically/ Briefly, I have
three things to say.
)
I'd like to begin/start
by ...
Let's begin/start by ...
First of all, I'll...
and then Ill go on to

Then/ Next ...
Finally/ Lastly ...
 Finishing a That's all I
section have to say
about...
We've looked
at...
So much
for...
 Starting a Moving on now to
Turning to...
new section
Lets turn now to
The next issue/topic/area
Id like to focus on
Id like to
expand/elaborate on
Now we'll move on to...
I'd like now to discuss...
Let's look now at...
 Where does that lead us?
Analyzing a Let's consider this in more
point and detail...
What does this mean
giving for...?
recommenda Translated into real terms...
tions Why is this important?
The significance of this is...
 Giving For example,...
examples A good example of
this is...
As an
illustration,...
To give you an
example,...
To illustrate this
point...
 To sum up ...
To summarise...
Right, let's sum up, shall we?
Let's summarise briefly what we've
looked at...
If I can just sum up the main points...
Summarising Finally, let me remind you of some of
the issues we've covered...
and To conclude...
concluding In conclusion ...
In short ...
So, to remind you of what Ive covered
in this talk,
Unfortunately, I seem to have run out of
time, so Ill conclude very briefly by
saying that ..
I'd like now to recap...
 Paraphrasing Simply put...
and In other
clarifying words.......
So what Im
saying is....
To put it more
simply....
To put it another
way....
 Invitation to Im happy to answer
anyqueries/ questions.
discuss / ask Does anyone have
questions anyquestions or comments?
Please feel free to ask
questions.
If you would like me to
elaborate on any point,
please ask.
Would you like to ask any
questions?
Any questions?
Organize Your Message Effectively
Determine your topic, and what
you will cover

Brainstorm and organize all your

ideas

Research - Make sure you are well-

informed on your topic

Classify and order your ideas

Emphasize the important elements

Creating the Presentation

Make it BIG

If it looks too big on the computer,

its the perfect size

Keep it SIMPLE

Present the main idea of each

concept
Creating the Presentation

Make it CLEAR
Choose an appropriate font, font
size, and color
Be CONSISTENT
Use a logical sequence and one
format
Doublecheck for
spelling/grammar mistakes
Preparation
Prepare your visuals in advance

Always make back-up copies

Rehearse a lot (avoid the use of papers or

note cards)

Know how to use the technical equipment

Preview the room, and select the layout

that is best for your presentation
Advantages of Visual Aids
Enhance understanding of the topic

Help your speech be more impressive,

and improve your image

Maintain the audiences attention and

increase their interest

Help build credibility

Add variety
Diversity of Audiovisual Aids
Sketches and Maps Audiovisual Equipment
Overhead Projectors
Graphs & Charts
Slides & Transparencies
Photographs, Pictures &
Slides Handouts, pamphlets,
brochures
Objects, Models or
Realia
Films, videotapes, audio
Posters & Books tapes, music,

PowerPoint Presentations CD-ROMs & iPods

Preparing Effective PowerPoint Slides
Use visuals sparingly

Rule 7 X 7
Use no more than 7 lines of text per slide
Use no more than 7 words per line of text

Restrict the contents of tables and graphs

Maintain uniformity in font style, font size,

and bullets
Constructing Effective Visual
Aids
Never use confusing abbreviations

The use of periods at the end of the bullets is not

necessary

Artistry and sounds do not substitute for content,

and they can distract your audience

Select complimentary colors; avoid color clashes

Use fonts like Sans Serif or Times New Roman

Construction of Graphs

Present one graph

per slide Reading Comprehension in English

Limit the amount

of numbers or
figures

No more than 3
curves or
horizontal bar
lines per graph
Examples of Font Sizes

This is font The font

size of the
48 word below
This is font 36 is written in
This is font 28 48.
This is font 24
This is font 20
This is font 18
This is font 16
Overuse of Visual Aids

Attention of audience will be divided

Audience may pay more attention to

visuals than to speaker

Avoid slides with too much

movement and/or sounds
How to Conduct Yourself During Your
Presentation
Be punctual

Stand up, or sit straight

Keep hands in front of you

Maintain eye contact with the audience

on all sides of the room

Use a conversational tone

Dress neatly and professionally

Use Your Voice Effectively
Speak loud enough to be heard, and be confident

Dont speak in a monotone

Slow down when emphasizing important points

Pauses can also be used to add emphasis

Drink water to prevent voice problems

Top Ten Mistakes Made by Presenters

No preparation Lack of
enthusiasm
No presentation
objectives No eye contact

Mediocre first Lack of facial

impression expression

Lack good visuals Stays in one place

Ineffective closing No audience

involvement
 Things to Avoid
Corporal Movement

Swinging and moving excessively

Playing with hair

Chewing gum

Clicking the top of a pen

Playing with jewelry

Leaning against something for support

Things to Avoid

Voice

Speaking Fillers (repetitive

Too fast sounds and
Too slow phrases)
Too low ah
um
Arrogance and
Steps to Reduce Your Speaking
Anxiety
Know the room Realize people want
Arrive early you to succeed
Walk around the room
Dont apologize for
Know the audience being nervous

Know, practice, and Concentrate on your

revise your material message

Turn nervousness into

Learn how to relax positive energy

Visualize yourself Gain experience

speaking
How to Control Your
Nervousness
Transform fear and nervousness to
presentation presence and strength

Breathe deeply and exhale slowly (repeat)

Stretch your muscles (neck, legs, and arms)

Repeat breathing exercise, close your eyes, relax,

feel prepared and ready

Walk the room: feel the space of your success

Greet your audience (Impact them)

Question and Answer
Session
Know the background of your topic

Find out if there are any current / recent studies

Know if there is any influence or impact on

society / environment / organization

Know the sources on which your research is

based
References

4 Important Design Concepts

http://www.kumc.edu/SAH/OTEd/jradel/Effective_v
isuals/102.html

Preparing EFL Learners for Oral

Presentations

Presenters Online
http://www.presentersonline.com
References
Overcoming Speaking Anxiety in Meetings
and Presentations
http://www.all-biz.com/newroot/Authors.asp ?

Tcnicas de Presentacin Publicitaria

Prof. Modesto Aguayo, Universidad de Sagrado Corazn

Using Visual Aids

http://www.askjeeves.com/main/followup.asp?qcat=
home&ask=how+can+i+make+a+good+oral+presentation
GOOD LUCK!!!