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• To step
• Method 1 of 3: Guidelines and audience
• Method 2 of 3: Scenario and images
• Method 3 of 3: Practice, practice and practice again
• Tips
• Warnings

Doing research is bad enough, but presenting it might be even more nerve-wracking. The written part is done, but how do you turn it into a dynamic, informative and enjoyable presentation? Well, you will find out here!

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Method 1 of 3: Guidelines and audience

1. Know the requirements. The requirements will be slightly different for each presentation and subject. Some teachers are fine with three minutes, while others want you to stand uncomfortably for at least seven minutes. Make sure to keep all guidelines in mind when you finish writing your presentation.
   • Know how long the presentation should last.
   • Know which and how many points to cover.
   • Know if you need to add sources or images.
2. Know your audience. When you give a presentation to your classmates, you will know about how well they are familiar with your topic. But you will be in the dark in almost any other situation. Either way, set up your presentation free of assumptions.
   • When presenting to people you know, it will be easy to know what to explain and what is already known. But if you are presenting to unknown shareholders or faculty members, for example, you will need to know about them and their level of knowledge. You may have to explain even the most basic concepts. Try to learn as much about their background as possible.
3. Know your tools. If you are giving a presentation in an unfamiliar facility, it is wise to ask what resources you have available and what you should prepare in advance.
   • Does the facility have a computer and a projection screen?
   • Is there a wireless internet connection?
   • Is there a microphone? A stage?
   • Is there someone who can help you with the equipment?

Method 2 of 3: Scenario and images

1. Make a script for the presentation. You could, of course, write everything out, but it's best to use notes that will refresh your memory - this will make it look more like you're actually talking, and you'll be able to make eye contact better.
   • Only use one point per memory card - that way you won't have to search the card for information. Also, don't forget to number the cards, in case they get mixed up! The points on your cards do not have to match your paper exactly; instead of ruminating on information, you should discuss why certain key points in your paper are important, or why certain angles are important to this discipline.
2. Choose a limited number of ideas that you want your audience to understand and remember. To do this you need to find the main points from your paper. These are the points that should bring home the victory. The rest of the presentation is made up of extras that you don't necessarily need to discuss - if your paper has already been read, you don't have to rattle it off again. They are there to learn more.
   • Outline the highlights to help prepare for the presentation. If you make the overview, you will see which aspects of your paper stand out the most, and in what order you can best discuss them.
     • Remove jargon that may be misunderstood or misunderstood.
3. Design imagery to make the presentation even better. To keep your audience more focused (and for visual learners), you can use graphs, diagrams, and bullet points to keep things more exciting. It can add extra strength to the information from your paper, certainly, but it also prevents the audience from getting bored.
   • If you have statistics, process them in graphs. The contrasts will seem more shrill when you portray them - numbers are sometimes meaningless. Instead of thinking about 25% or 75%, the audience is more likely to think about the 50% difference between the two.
     • If you don't have access to the right technology, print your images on posters.
   • Presentation software (such as PowerPoint, etc.) can double as a memory card. You can just click a button to get your next reminder.
     • If you're using presentation software, don't add too many words to your slides — just enough to convey the message. Think in phrases (and pictures!), Not sentences. Abbreviations and acronyms on screen are fine, but when you say them you should do so in full. Also remember to use a large font - not everyone has an eagle eye.
4. Think in line with a conversation. The fact that this presentation is based on a paper does not necessarily mean that your transfer must be equal to the transfer on A4. You have personality and you are a person who is involved with the audience. Use your humanity to do things you may not have done in your paper.
   • It's okay to repeat yourself every now and then. Emphasizing important ideas will strengthen understanding and refresh memory. When the circle is complete, you can scroll back to a point you made earlier to lead the audience to the correct conclusion.
   • Keep unnecessary details to a minimum if you want to reiterate the main points. You don't want to overwhelm the audience with details if it makes them miss the most important point.
   • Be excited! An incredibly boring topic can become interesting if someone is passionate about it.

Method 3 of 3: Practice, practice and practice again

1. Practice your presentation in front of friends and family. Don't be shy - ask for constructive criticism. This will help you know if you meet the time requirement and how you could adjust your style. And if you've already dedicated the presentation for breakfast at twenty, your nervousness will also be kept to a minimum.
   • If you have a friend who knows about as much on the subject as your audience, all the better. He / she can help you clarify points that may be more vague to those with less knowledge of the subject.
2. Record yourself. Okay, this might be a bit over-the-top, but if you're really nervous it might be helpful to listen to yourself. This can help you see what you are most nervous about, and what you seem to have no trouble with at all. You will also see what your flow is like.
   • This can also be helpful in terms of your volume. Some people get a little timid when they are in the spotlight. Maybe you don't even realize you're not speaking loud enough!
3. Be warm. It is your right to be a human, and not just a machine that recites facts. Welcome your audience and take a moment to create a friendly atmosphere.
   • Do the same with your conclusion. Thank everyone for their time and allow time for questions from the audience if allowed.

Tips

• Visual material will not only appeal to your audience, but can also refresh your memory if you are lost for a while.
• Practice in the mirror before giving your presentation.
• Most people get nervous when they have to speak in public. You're not alone.

Warnings

• Only answer questions related to your presentation. Save this for the end of the presentation.