Presentation Skills

Swathi
Rani
Swetha
Nirisha
Shravan
Raghavendra
Objective
 Outline
• Introduction
• Where – Why – Importance
• Steps in presentation
• Types of Presentation -- Writing, Oral,Poster,
Power Point, Presenting a product directly
• Structure of an organized presentation
• Types of instructional media used for presentation
• Dressing etiquettes
• Do’s and Don’ts in presentation
• Famous Presentation by Al gore
• Conclusion
 Presentation
• What is a Presentation ?

• Where do you
start your
presentation ?

• Starts with
“Why?”
• Helps the speaker with easier
access to ideas and participant with
visual information

• Professional, education,
entertainment and general
communication

• Pamphlets, handouts, chalkboards,

flip charts, posters, slides and
overhead transparencies
How to prepare a Presentation

Presentations require preparation

 Presentation Structure
• Introduce yourself and your topic
Introduction
• State objectives and outline your theme +
Body
• Present the substance of your work +
Conclusion
• Summarize and draw conclusions

• Ask for and respond to questions.

 Steps in Presentation
• Be prepared
• Eliminate nervousness and anxiety
• Come up with personal and convincing vocal
style
• Right use of body language and gestures
• Use effective English language
• Organizing
• Use valuable Social skills
• Pay attention to all details
 Oral, Writing presentation
• Good Introduction and a Good
Conclusion

• Stick to main sentences

• Keep sentences short

• Edit your material

• Repetitions

• Rehearse
 Power Point Presentation
• Don’t forget the basics

• Go light on Bullet points

• Go easy on the data

• Use large text
• Use Images
• Avoid the corporate
template
• Don’t read the slides
What should I wear ?

- NEVER -
 Clothing Tips for Men
• Conservative 2-piece dark suit,
navy blue or medium to dark gray

• Long sleeved blue or white shirt

• Silk tie complimenting in color or

style

• Black dress socks

• Dark polished shoes and matching

belt

• Jewelry – No bracelets, earrings or

large rings

• Properly shaved.
 Clothing Tips for Women
• Skirt suit is ideal, but trouser too

• Black well polished shoe

• Limited conservative jewelers

and perfume

• Casuals should not be too

flashy, never wear tight,
revealing or short attire to work.
 Types of Instructional media
• Real objects and models
• Printed text (books, handouts, worksheets)
• Printed visuals (pictures, photos, drawings, charts, graphs)
• Display boards (chalk, bulletin, multipurpose)
• Interactive whiteboards
• Overhead transparencies
• Slides and filmstrips
• Audio (tape, disc, voice)
• Video and film (tape, disc)
• Television (live)
• Computer software
• The Web
 DOs and DON’Ts of presentation skills

Do’s Don’ts
• Be Organized • Try to cover too much of material

• Speak clearly • Read your presentation

• Use vocabulary • Tap your feet

• Make Eye contact, move around, use • Show your back to read presentation
hand gestures
• Don’t cross your arms
• Practice your presentation
• Clear your throat repeatedly
• Allow the audience to ask questions
• Bite your lips or nails.
• Remember to thank the audience and
introduce next speaker.
 Famous Presentation by Al gore

• Former vice president of U.S (1993-2001)

• Co-recipient of 2007 Noble peace prize

• Global warming awareness and

prevention.
Conclusion
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Thank you