TIPS FOR PRESENTATION

Capture

• Set induction – must be able to capture

the audience’s attention, engage them and
perhaps surprise them.
• E.g. begin with an unexpected fact, a
quotation, a question for the class or a
short story – either funny or tragic
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• Tell the class briefly what you are trying to

do
• Give them a preview of your main points-
this will focus their attention and help them
to follow the presentation
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• If the audience is unfamiliar with the topic,

give them some background about it
• If the ideas are difficult or complicated, use
a handout or diagram
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• Speak clearly • Be sincere

• Pronounce • Pause occasionally
correctly • Use appropriate
• Add emphasis gestures
• Use familiar and • Stand confidently
short words • Breathe!
• Look at the
audience
 Try not to:

• Memorise • Mumble or drone

• Read • Grunt, groan
• Lean on the desk • Sway
or white board • Bob, fidget
• Dawdle • “um .. ah.. eh..”
 Conclusion

• Briefly summarise your main points

• Prepare questions for the class to
encourage discussion
• Do not end with “Any questions??” or
“Well I guess that’s it” and walk away 
• Tie all your points together neatly, answer
the questions competently, smile – the
walk away 