How to make a good presentation? -- Some tips

General tips:Understand your audienceBe dressed in professional style Be on timeBe preparedBe yourself when making the presentation

Specific tips Understand your audience!Their interestTheir background The number of audience

Specific tips Be prepared Organize your ideasUse the facilities in the room for presentationcomputer, power pointItems should be no smaller than 22 points.Projector blackboardDo rehearsal

Specific tips When making the presentationYour voice everyone can hear you.Be yourselfEye contactInteractive Dont just read from the slides or overheads Do not use the media to hide youMake your speech interestingHumor Always give a synthesis or conclusion Watch your timeBe politeAsking you questions doesnt mean criticizing you.Remain relaxed during the question period

Tips -- Some Practical DOSPractice Look professional Preview your slides and notesClearly state your objectives and goals Speak clearly and at a good pace. Rule of thumb: About 1 slide per minute Make a lot of eye contact with your audience Conclude your talk with statements that address your objectives and finish your story

Tips -- Some Practical DONTSWait until the last minute to prepare Make slides impossible to read or understandRead your talk verbatim, either from notes or from your slides!!Know your material well without reading.Make distracting gestures when you talk Rock back and forth, play with your hair, pick your nose, etc.

Tips -- Some Practical DONTSSpeak too rapidly, too slowly, too quietly or too loudly. Don't speak in a monotone and try not to mumble. Talk to one person or the screen. Panic. Staying calm and focused is very important, especially if you hate speaking publicly. Try to be too funny. Humor has its place in presentation.