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GUIDELINES FOR PRESENTATION & VIVA VOCE

A. Guidelines for main! Po"er Poin# Slides

Slide layout:

PUTthe title at the top of the slide.

$EEPimportant information near the top of the slide.

USE contrasting colors for text and background.

LIG%Ttext on a dark background is best. Avoid white background.

$EEPthe color scheme of PPTs consistent throughout your presentation.

ADDone concept per slide.

SINGLEslide should display few key points on it; don't fill up your slides

with text in the form of long sentences.

USEbullets to highlight main points and explain these points verbally during

your presentation .

AVOIDusing frequent animations and transitions in the presentation. Try to

apply the same transition if any throughout the presentation.

USEclearly visible and understandable diagrams tables charts and graphs to

enhance the meaning of the text to be presented. !t will help in retaining the

interest of the panel in the presentation.

Font:

C%OOSEa font that is simple and easy to read such as Arial Times "ew

#oman or $erdana.

USE at most two different fonts % perhaps one for headings and another for

content.

$EEPall fonts largeenough. &ont sie for main heading should be () pt

sub headings *+ pt , text +( pt.
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AVOIDusing all capital letters % even for headings.All Capsmake the

words difficult to read.

USE olors on 'our slides. -ake sure that the color has a purpose; for

example to highlight a part of a figure or to group related things.

(. Guidelines for deli)erin! *resen#a#ion

READyour !nternship #eport thoroughly at least * to ( times or until you

understand all the details given in it before delivering the presentation.

DECIDEwhat is important in your internship report. The internship report

will have many details but only a few important ideas. our presentation

should be well planned and focused on the important ideas.

START PREPARING EARL+,don't wait until the last few days to

prepare.

PRACTICEyour entire presentation including your slides before a suitable

margin of time until you are comfortable. Also time yourself. #ehearse //

#ehearse and #ehearse. This is the only key to a successful presentation.

TR+to practice before a group of people.

T%IN$ AND ANTICIPATE the level of competency the likely panel is

expecting from you.

GIVE an effective and precise introduction of yourself and your work. Try to

ad0ust in the presentation environment and feel comfortable.

-EA$ introduction should be avoided such as apologies 0okes symbolic

questions etc.

ORGANIEyour presentation clearly and simply1 Think logically what

should be the ideal and logical sequence of presenting the various

concepts2topics covered in the presentation and allocate time accordingly.


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$EEPsynchroniation between the slides and the talk. As you present a new

idea you should put up a new slide.

USEbody language effectively. Avoid relaxed gestures. 3on4t play with a

pen or pointer.

/AINTAINeye contact with the panel.

/A$E an effective conclusion. 5ummarie and provide closure.

S%AREyour insight and understanding and tell the panel what you have

concluded from your work.

C. Guideline for )i)a )oe0

ANTICIPATE 1UESTIONS1 Think of at least ten most likely questions

that can be asked from you during viva voce and plan your answers

accordingly.

UNDERSTANDthe question asked to you during viva voce and then

provide the answer.

DO NOTget confused but remain confident while answering.

DO NOTdeviate from the scope of your presentation.

Preau#ions

3ress formally; never put on informal clothes or shoes.

#each the designated place earlier than the given time.

6e confident during the presentation.

7eep the number of slides as many as to be managed within the allocated

time.

3o not simply read out the slides during presentation rather use the points

given in the slides for reference and explain them in your own words.

8se simple words to express your view points.

Accept criticism and be open.


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Avoid long discussions and un/necessary arguments.

6e honest; if you are unable to answer the question request the panel to

excuse you.

Tem*la#e

The template for presentation is provided for your guidance only. !t contains

the minimum requirements you must include in your presentation. ou can

however add more points2contents according to the requirement of your

!nternship #eport.

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