Presentation Hints and Tips

Presentation Hints and tips

• Content of slides
  • Each presentation needs to be self-contained, in other words, you need to make sure it tells a story.
  • This includes an opening slide or two to set the context
  • And a closing slide or two drawing some comclusions.
  • Without that the presentation is not meaningful on its own.
  • Any diagrams, paper prototypes, and other illustrations need to be presented and explained so that the audience can understand and be engaged.
• Style
  • Rehearse/Practice!
  • A presentation is a kind of performance.
  • Be familiar with the material so you don’t umm and mumm as if you are seeing the material for the first time.
  • Watch your pacing. Speak clearly and in complete sentences.
  • Keep to the time limit. Keep questions to the end. Work on the handoffs between the speakers to make them as smooth as possible.
  • Make sure your equipment works. Bring any connectors or other gadgets you will need.
  • Keep in mind that no one has seen this presentation before, and at least one person in the audience has never heard of your project.
  • Watch your body language! Are you energetic, engaged? If you don’t care, your listener will not either!