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As undergraduate engineers it is inevitable that you will, during your undergraduate course, be required to deliver a presentation as part of an assessed module, for example, a group coursework assignment or final year project. You may be required to deliver a presentation as part of a recruitment exercise and it is likely that this skill will be required by future employers.This comprehensive handout provides information starting with the initial preparation that is required through to the day of your presentation. A checklist of important points is also included.TRANSCRIPT
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© Loughborough University 2009. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 License.
Please note that this resource is accompanied by a text document and is part of five workshops on Key Skills for Engineering undergraduates.
The other workshops are:• Working in Groups – 90 - 120 minutes• Technical Report Writing - 90 minutes• Sourcing Material and Writing a Literature Review – 90 - 120 minutes • Preparing for Placement – 120 - 150 minutes.
Please note there is also an introductory document providing general instructions on the workshops.
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Aims and Objectives
AIMS To raise awareness of the different
ways of delivering an oral presentation
OBJECTIVES To produce and deliver a professional
oral presentation
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Introduction
Look at all the stages that contribute to giving a good oral presentation
Look at pitfalls for the unwary
Look at what makes a presentation professional
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Before we start – Task 1
Introduce yourselves to those sitting in your group
Name your group
Introduce your group to everyone at the workshop
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Sections of the Workshop
1. Preparation
2. Design
3. Delivery
4. Going ‘Live’
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Section 1: Preparation
Visual Aids
Audience and Location
Know your subject
General guidance
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Preparation - visual aids
PowerPoint
Overhead Projector
Blackboard or Whiteboard
Flipchart
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Preparation – audience and location
Students, Lecturers, Potential Employers or the General Public?
Formal or Informal?
Seating arrangements
Size of venue
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Preparation – know your subject
Research the topic for your presentation
Avoid too much detail
If you don’t understand it then don’t include it
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Task 2
In your group make a list of topics
which you are all familiar with, e.g., a
hobby, life at university. Then
select one topic to use as the subject for
a short oral presentation.
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Section 2: Design
Getting started
Preparation of visual aids
Handouts
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Design – getting started
Draft plan
Key points
Time available
Logical progression
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Design – preparation of visual aids
Information
Font size
Appearance
Tips and Hints
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Design – handouts
Paper handouts
Models
Passing round objects
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Task 3
Each group to prepare the script for an oral presentation on their chosen topic.
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Section 3: Delivery
Memory aids
Voice and body language
Practice
Group presentations
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Delivery – memory aids
Without memory aids
Using notes or prompts
With a full script
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Delivery – voice and body language
Speed of delivery
Pitch of voice
Where to stand
Eye contact and smile
Hand gestures and posture
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Delivery – practice
Practice on your own
Practice with friends
Recognise and overcome bad habits
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Delivery – group presentations
Communication
Familiarity
Timing
Introductions and handing over to other group members
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Task 4
Prepare a visual aid or aids for your presentation and practice delivering it.
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Section 4: Going ‘Live’
The equipment
Room layout
First impressions
Taking questions
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Summary
1. We’ve looked at: Preparation, Design, Delivery and Going ‘Live’.
2. Remember the KISS Principle: Keep it Short and Sweet.
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Task 5
Each group to deliver their oral presentation.
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Finally
Remember:
Practice, practice and more practice.
Good Luck!
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This resource was created by Glynis Perkin, Loughborough University and released as an open educational resource through the Open Engineering Resources project of the HE Academy Engineering Subject Centre. The Open Engineering Resources project was funded by HEFCE and part of the JISC/HE Academy UKOER programme.
© 2009 Loughborough University
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