Preparing Your Presentation

Richard Sapon-WhiteFebruary 18, 2013

Know What You Will PresentDo your background reading!

Go beyond the initial articlesSearch for other articles or read cited articles

If necessary, focus your talk on one or two particular aspectsCreate an outline

IntroductionMake your pointsConclusion

Fill in your outline with notes

General StructureTell what you will say (Introduction)Say it (Main Points)Tell what you said (Conclusion)

Create Your PowerPoint PresentationTitle slideOutline slideSlides for your main pointsConcluding slide

You may use another presentation software package if you prefer. Make sure it will work on the classroom computer before your presentation!

Keep in Mind…Illustrate your talkAvoid lots of textUse animations

Practice Your TalkAsk yourself: Do your points follow one another logically? Do you make good transitions from one point to the next?What questions might the class ask? Are you prepared to answer them?How could you illustrate your talk to make your points clearer? Time yourself (should be 30 minutes)!! Consider practicing in front of a classmate, friend, or family member

Final SlideThank your audienceInclude your name [and contact information]Posting site for your presentation

Please post to SlideShareMay also include links and citations for more information

During the presentation…

1. Stand

2. Speak loudly and clearly

3. Make eye contact with your audience

4. Take your time presenting, but avoid long silences

5. Avoid reading your slides

6. Enjoy yourself!

Final actionsAfter your presentation, please send your presentation to richard.sapon-white@oregonstate.eduIF you want feedback BEFORE your PowerPoint, please send by midnight on the Thursday prior to your presentation time.

I will send you feedback by midnight on Friday