GIVING PRESENTATIONSDo’s

Don’t’s

Best Practices

And . . . Making Use of an Enthymeme

Winter 2015

BUT FIRST . . .� When was the last time you saw a presentation?

� What was it about?

� Who was the speaker?

� What was the context (setting)?

� When was the last time you saw a BAD presentation?

� What did the speaker do that stood out to you as being particularly unsuccessful? (List 3-4 things)

� When was the last time you saw a GOOD presentation?

� What did the speaker do that stood out to you as being particularly successful? (List 3-4 things)

� When was the last time you gave a presentation?

� What was it about?

� Who was your audience?

� Based on your responses to Qs 2 and 3, was it a successful or unsuccessful presentation? Why?

KEYS FROM THE LITTLE SEAGULL(AND FROM PERSONAL EXPERIENCE)

The Do’s and Don’t’s

DO’S: KEYS FROM THE LITTLE SEAGULL

�Clear structure� Introduction and context

� Key points with reasons and evidence

� Distinct conclusion

�Suitable tone (and vocabulary)

�Budget your time

DON’T’S: KEYS FROM PERSONAL EXPERIENCE

�Ignore your audience

�Underprepare

�Force the funny or the fancy

LET’S TALK VISUALS!

Thomas E. Dewey

� Appeared overconfident� Ran a lackluster, “safe campaign”�Was perceived as stuffy and aloof� Made several blunders�Would not address issues

Major Figure: Thomas E. Dewey � Negative public perception

� Overconfident

� Stuffy and Aloof

� “The little man on the wedding cake”

� Known for lackluster, “safe” campaign

� Botched rebuttals (or lack thereof)

� Avoided commenting on major issues

A NOTE ON PREZI(AND ALL OTHER FANCY PRESENTATION SOFTWARE)

YouTube: “The best Prezi presentation ever!” by metatronLTD1,908, 775 views, 1/20/15

A FEW WORDS ON VISUALS

�Keep it simple!

�Technology takes time

�Explore your options

�PRACTICE

WAIT, WHAT ABOUT THAT ENTHY-THING?

�Organization of Essay = Organization of Presentation

�Enthymeme = Thesis of essay = Main idea of presentation� Ex: Student fees at UO should be reduced because they do not directly fund the central educational mission of the university.

�Reason represents the “roadmap”