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    This document discusses the importance of oral presentations in engineering and provides tips for an effective presentation. It recommends developing a logical outline with key ideas and supporting information. For slides, it suggests using a large font, simplifying text and illustrations, and allowing about one slide per minute. When presenting, it advises making eye contact, summarizing key points, standing to the side, and relaxing. Common mistakes include poor organization, too much content on slides, fidgeting, running over time, filler words, and poor starts/finishes. Overall, it emphasizes the value of practice and feedback to improve oral communication skills.

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    This document discusses the importance of oral presentations in engineering and provides tips for an effective presentation. It recommends developing a logical outline with key ideas and supporting information. For slides, it suggests using a large font, simplifying text and illustrations, and allowing about one slide per minute. When presenting, it advises making eye contact, summarizing key points, standing to the side, and relaxing. Common mistakes include poor organization, too much content on slides, fidgeting, running over time, filler words, and poor starts/finishes. Overall, it emphasizes the value of practice and feedback to improve oral communication skills.

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    17 vues8 pages

    Technical Presentations

    Transféré par

    Illingworth1000
    This document discusses the importance of oral presentations in engineering and provides tips for an effective presentation. It recommends developing a logical outline with key ideas and supporting information. For slides, it suggests using a large font, simplifying text and illustrations, and allowing about one slide per minute. When presenting, it advises making eye contact, summarizing key points, standing to the side, and relaxing. Common mistakes include poor organization, too much content on slides, fidgeting, running over time, filler words, and poor starts/finishes. Overall, it emphasizes the value of practice and feedback to improve oral communication skills.

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    The Engineering Presentation

    By
    BJ Furman
    February 3, 1999

    Outline
    Importance of oral presentations
    Developing an outline
    Designing slides
    Giving the presentation
    Common mistakes
    Conclusion

    Importance of Oral Presentations


    A primary means of communication
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    Status reports
    Design reviews
    Sales
    Training

    A unique mode of communication


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    Instant impressions
    Potential for effective communication
    No rewind!

    Developing an Outline
    Logical flow of ideas
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    Title
    Coming attractions
    The beef
    Review
    Action

    Key ideas
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    Supporting information
    Figures, diagrams, graphs, etc.

    Designing Slides
    Maximize readability
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    >14 point, sans-serif (e.g. Helvetica, Tahoma)

    Simplify bulleted text


    Simplify illustrations and drawings
    Approximately 1 or less slides/min
    Use color for emphasis and appearance

    Giving the Presentation


    Project
    Make eye contact
    Use internal summaries
    Start strong, end strong
    Stand to the side
    Use a pointer if needed
    Relax and enjoy!

    Common Mistakes

    Poor eye contact


    Poor organization
    Too much content per slide/unreadable
    Fidgeting, playing with pointer
    Run over time
    Uh , Um, You know, Basically...
    Poor start/finish
    Forgot to spellcheck
    Unfamiliar with the room or equipment

    Conclusion
    Oral communication is important
    Pay attention to the details
    Practice, practice, practice
    Seek and use feedback
    Have fun!

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