COMMUNICATION ENGLISH IIISeptember 11/12th 2012

Today• Discussion of presentations.

• Make a group.

• Choose a number from 1 – 4.

• 1. Smart phones

• 2. Downtown Daegu

• 3. Friday vs. Saturday

• 4. Christmas

The basic parts of a presentation• As we discussed, a presentation can have a basic outline, similar to an essay.

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion/Closing

Basics of an effective presentation• Watch these two videos and compare them.

• Take notes as you watch each.

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBthvuOQpKc&feature=related

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fodF05OMEUo&feature=results_main&playnext=1&list=PLFD6905BFFA963317

Video 1 - commentsOver dependence on scriptPoor audience contactDistracting soundsNo gestures

- didn’t look at screen*Told the audience the presentation is not interesting

just read slidesMonotone voice

Video 1 - Problems• Speaker told the audience the presentation will be boring.

• Self-introduction was too long.

• Monotone voice.

• Poor eye contact.

• Exact topic is vague.

• Turns his back on the audience.

• Confusing gesture to screen.

• Crowded ppt. slides.

Video 2 - commentsAdjusts to audience

confident (voice and body) - well-preparedsimple and clean mediaproper emphasis where neededgrabs audience attn.comparison

Video 2 - Comments• Attention-grabbing introduction.

• Simple slides.

• Excellent audience contact.

• Use of hand gestures and body language.

• Enthusiastic about the topic.

• Topic is clear.

• Clearly describes/explains the topic

Overall: What are 5 important elements of an effective presentation?

Overall: What are 5 important elements of an effective presentation?

Generally• Opening/introduction:

• Sets the stage.

• Try to “grab” the audience’s attention.

• Provide a very BRIEF summary or outline of your points.

Generally• Body:

• Where the subject is presented.

• Should be well-organized. - Sub-sections should be used. - Each sub-section covers one idea. - Each subsection should have its own simple opening and closing.

Generally• Summary:

• Should be short and simple.

• Reinforce your central idea and purpose.• - Briefly emphasize your key points.

“Tell them what you are going to tell them, tell them, and then tell them what you told them.”

Our First Task: Partner Introduction • Information to come this week.

• For now, your responsibility is researching your partner.

Organization• Essential for any kind of presentation. WHY?

• Just as important as language skills.

• A well organized presentation will:• Allow the audience to more readily follow and understand the

presentation.• More easily draw the audience in.• Give credibility to the speaker.

Sample OrganizationCurrent studies and research assistantship. - Major - Research area of interest

• Closing

• 1st-job – military (1992)• M.A. degree (1998)• Current interests

• Family: new baby• American football

• 3rd job (1999)• Introduction of speaker: name and country• B.A. degree (1992)• 2nd job (1994)

• Introduction of speaker: name and country

• B.A. degree (1992)

• 1st-job – military (1992)

• 2nd job (1994)

• M.A. degree (1998)

• 3rd job (1999)

• Current studies and research assistantship.

- Major

- Research area of interest

• Current interests

• Family: New baby

• American football

• Closing

Other ways to organize this?