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- You also want to include pictures that mate the topic more dynamic to the audience
- Never use stock photos
- Lazy
- Relevant to the topic on the slide and illustrates something you cannot say in words
- People
- Maps
- Comics
- Infographics
- As the presenter, you need to elaborate in your own words about the bulleted topics on the slide. You also need to transition from one slide to the next in your own words. A presentation has to be as fluid as the paper.
- One difference in the presentation is you should bring your personality. You want to give a presentation that you would like to listen to. Do not bore your audience. It’s rude.
- The best way to be entertaining is to
- Not read off your slides
- Use bullet points
- Prepare transitions wen practicing
- Have genuine interest in your topic
- Voice inflection
- This makes the presentation more engaging and keeps the audience interested
- Personalize the presentation – personal anecdotes/current events
- In this format you want to speak directly to the audience unlike in a formal paper
- You must have complete command over the topic
- Practice over and over again
- NEVER SAY SORRY
- Once you are presenting it is too late to make changes. Don’t bring attention to the fact you are nervous or may not be completely prepared
- Unprofessional
- Slow down and think about what is coming out of your mouth
- Instead of ummmm close your mouth and pause
- The best way to be entertaining is to
