Preseentation skills

• What should you do before a presentation according to the hand-out on presentation skills?


  Read the hand-out on presentation skills.
• What are the key preparation skills to consider before a presentation?


  • Jot down interesting points and organize them logically.
  • Practice in front of a mirror or record yourself.
  • Dress smartly to avoid distractions.
  • Maintain a confident posture and smile.
  • Greet and welcome the audience.
  • State the aims and objectives of your presentation.
  • Use an engaging introduction.
• Why is it helpful to practice your presentation at home?


  It allows you to time your talk and improve your delivery.
• What should you do to ensure your appearance does not distract from your presentation?

  Dress smartly.
• What is the importance of smiling and maintaining an upright posture during a presentation?


  It helps you appear confident and enthusiastic.
• What should you do when you greet the audience?


  Say hello and smile.
• What should you communicate to the audience at the beginning of your presentation?


  The aims and objectives of your presentation.
• How should you start your introduction to catch the audience's attention?

  Use a provocative statement or a humorous anecdote.
• What is one example of a provocative statement to use in a presentation introduction?


  “Genetically-modified crops could save millions of people from starvation.”
• What should you do during the presentation to maintain clarity?


  Speak clearly, firmly, and confidently.
• Why is it important not to speak too quickly during a presentation?


  You may raise the pitch of your voice and lose clarity when nervous.
• How can you ensure the audience absorbs each point during your presentation?


  Give them time to absorb each point.
• What should you avoid doing with your voice during the presentation?

  Talking in a monotone the whole time.
• What is a good practice for addressing the audience during a presentation?


  Lift your head up and address someone near the back.
• What should you do if you think people at the back of the audience can't hear you?


  Ask them if they can hear you.
• How can silence be used effectively during a presentation?


  Use silence to emphasize key points.
• What should you do regarding the time during your presentation?


  Keep within the allotted time for your talk.
• Why is maintaining eye contact important during a presentation?


  It is crucial to holding the attention of your audience.
• What should you do with your hands during a presentation?


  Walk around and gesture with your hands.
• How can you involve your audience during your presentation?


  By asking them a question.
• What is the recommended approach to using notes during a presentation?


  Refer to brief notes on small cards instead of reading your talk.
• What type of humor is acceptable during a presentation?


  Using anecdotes in moderation.
• What are the key points to conclude a presentation effectively?


  • Briefly summarize your main points.
  • Answer any questions.
  • Thank the audience for listening.
  • End on a strong or positive note.
• What are the reasons for using visual aids in presentations?


  • Save words by showing results instead of describing them.
  • Enhance impact by showing images rather than describing them.
  • Use a variety of visual images for greater effect.
• What should you check before starting a PowerPoint presentation?


  Check the computer and the lighting.
• Where should you stand during a PowerPoint presentation?


  Stand to one side of the projector.
• What should you focus on during a PowerPoint presentation?


  Face and speak to your audience, not the screen.
• What should you avoid using PowerPoint slides as during a presentation?


  A security blanket rather than visual aids for the audience.
• How many slides should you use in a PowerPoint presentation?


  Don't use too many slides.
• What is the recommended word count for each PowerPoint slide?


  30 to 40 words in a large font size.
• What is the best practice for writing on PowerPoint slides?


  Use note form and bullets rather than full sentences.
• What should you do if technology fails during your presentation?

  Write down your main points on a postcard-sized piece of card as a backup.
• What is the average number of words on a PowerPoint slide?


  Forty (40) words.
• What should you avoid when using PowerPoint transition effects?


  Don't get carried away with flashy effects that distract from the content.
• What is the recommended contrast for PowerPoint slides?


  Dark on white gives a good contrast.
• What types of visuals are effective in PowerPoint presentations?


  Pictures, tables, diagrams, and charts.
• What is the purpose of using visuals in PowerPoint presentations?


  To break up and add variety to long streams of text.
• What should you do with your main points during a presentation?

  Write them down on a postcard-sized piece of card as a prompt.
• What can happen if you use too many bullets in a presentation?

  It can turn your presentation into a machine gun.