Strategies for Improving Oral Presentations

By: Umar Zaman

Twitter: UmarOfficial9

Extemporaneous Impromptu Manuscript Reading Memorization

To Inform or Instruct To Persuade To Entertain

Determine the Purpose Analyze the Audience and the Occasion Select the Main Ideas for the Message Research the Topic Organise the Data and Write the Draft Create Visual Aids Rehearse the Talk

Introduction Body (Text/Discussion) Conclusion

Porch Aim Layout

Always imagine the audience in front of you Use transitional phrases and sentences to

show your listeners the relationships between sections of your report. Avoid long sentences and unusual words

Take each of the main points one at a time and learn to present each with its supporting material as a unit

Include the visual aids you’ll use—and in the margins, note where each aid should be used

Anticipate questions from the audience. Jot them on paper and consider thoughtful answers

Stop at the allotted time. Then cut and revise the speech accordingly until you can deliver it within the time limit, allowing some time for a question/answer session

Pitch◦ Monotone◦ High or Low Voice

Same word value Rate Volume Vocal Quality Pronunciation Jargon

Posture Movement

◦ Move to hold attention◦ Move to get rid of nervousness◦ Move to suggest transitions◦ Move to increase emphasis

Gestures◦ To emphasize◦ To point◦ To reject

Facial Expressions Appearance