ARMPD- Lecture No. 22 (Presentation Skills)

Presentation Skills

Lecturer started off the lecture by explaining the importance of public speaking and how  it is significant to a person's life. He explained the instances we conduct presentations in day to day life.

Types Of Presentations

• Lectures
• Academic Conferences
• Business Presentations
• Project Presentations

It is very important  make a good first impression to the audience so that you can retain there attention through out the duration of the  presentation. 

How to make a Good First Impression?

- Gather your thoughts

- Good Eye Contact

- Control voice

- Don't speak too fast

- Summarize  

If the presenter fails to stick to the above points the lecture will be boring to the audience and the strong attention will dilute. Take a closer look at the picture below

SUBJECT MATTER

The subject matter should include the following criteria

- Brief

- Precise

- Effective

- Interesting

How to Open  a Presentation?

Preparation:

• Prepare the logical structure of the task:

1. Opening (Introduction and Content)
2. Presentation Body
3. Conclusion(Recap and Objective)
4. Follow up

• Be familiar with your Presentation Material

1. Preparation of Que cards which includes key points
2. Do not read of a script

• Oral Communication

Speaker:

Know and manage yourself for an effective presentation:

1. Know your audience.
2. Professional attire.
3. Confidence: Believing in yourself.
4. Keep eye contact.
5. Power of pause.
6. Body language and gestures: non-verbal communication.
7. Avoid jokes: Unwanted ones which are not relating to the topic being discussed.
8. Keep up to the time limit.

Delivery :

1. Speak clearly.
2. Do not rush/talk deliberately slow.
3. Do not bore the audience.
4. Change your delivery depending on the importance of points.
5. Use body language to emphasize points.
6. Look at the audience but do not fix on an individual.
7. Leave time for discussion.

REHEARSE is the Key !! do it continuously and less chances for the presentation to go wrong.

Reflection Of the Lecture

Today i learnt about how to conduct a proper presentation by retaining the attention of the target audience. Presentation skill is something that the presenter should develop within him/herself to conduct a good presentation. Presentation is something that students, Lecturers perform quite often in their day to day life. Therefore it is important for them to study, practice/Rehearse the Presentation skills given above. I identified some major errors in my presentation style such  as not using body language and not keeping eye contact  and i hope to develop my faults and hope to do a  better presentation in the future.