Content

• To step
• Method 1 of 2: Schedule the presentation
• Method 2 of 2: Running the presentation
• Tips
• Warnings

Glossophobia, the fear of public speaking, affects 3 in 4 people. These startling statistics are startling and alarming because most careers require fluency in speaking. The following article will show you how to give a presentation without fear of it.

To step

Method 1 of 2: Schedule the presentation

1. Write notes on index cards. Write the main ideas on index cards. Do not write down details to avoid getting stuck in your cards and looking down as you read them. Tuck in a few interactive questions about funny facts and other interactive actions to share with the class.
   • Write down keywords or important ideas. If you need to look at your motherboard, you need to be able to find the information quickly without having to read the entire card.
   • Usually, writing your information down on index cards will help you remember that information well. So while it may not be necessary to make index cards, it's safe to have them on hand in case you don't remember what you wanted to say.
2. Practice. In most presentations it is clear who has practiced and who has not. Think about what you want to say and practice how you will say it. You will feel a lot more confident in the real thing and you will avoid fillers like "uh" and "well", which is not the case for those who have not prepared.
   • Practice in front of your family or friends or in front of a mirror when you rehearse your presentation. It may be better to do it in front of friends you don't know very well, as this is similar to the feeling of being in front of the class.
   • After your presentation, ask your friends or family for feedback. Was your presentation long enough? How was your eye contact? Did you stutter? Were all your points clear?
   • Evaluate your practice performance. Challenge yourself to work on all those things that you think could be improved during the real presentation. When it comes to the real thing, you'll feel more confident knowing you've worked really hard to be the best you can be.
3. Do your research. In order to give a nice presentation, you have to know what you are talking about. You don't have to become an expert or read every book and website on the subject, but you do need to be able to answer the questions of your teacher and classmates.
   • Collect statements from trustworthy individuals. Good statements make a presentation good. Using statements made by smart people in your presentation not only makes you appear smart yourself, but it also shows your teacher that you have spent time on what others are saying about the topic.
   • Make sure your sources are reliable. Nothing can make you more insecure than information that turns out to be untrue. Don't always believe everything you find on the internet.

Method 2 of 2: Running the presentation

1. Smile at your audience. When the time comes to start, you don't get your audience engaged better than giving them a real heartfelt smile. Be happy, you are about to teach the whole class something they didn't know yet.
   • Studies have shown that smiling is contagious. So when you smile at your audience, it is very difficult for them not to smile back. So if you want to start your presentation without any setbacks, force yourself to smile. It will make everyone smile and that might actually make you laugh too.
2. Feel confident about your presentation. When you give a presentation to your class, you are basically taking over the lesson from your teacher for a while. It's your job to make sure everyone understands what you're telling them. Make sure you pay attention to how your teacher handles your presentation, because teachers are professional presenters.
   • Visualize your success: before, during and after the presentation. Be modest about what you do - there is no need for conceit - but always envision a successful presentation. Don't let the thoughts of failure enter your brain.
   • Your confidence is just as important as the information you provide in many ways. You don't want miscommunication or discussion about your research, but a big part of what you'll be judged on - and other students will get away with - is your level of self-confidence.
   • When you need a confidence boost, think of the bigger picture. It's all over in 10 or 15 minutes. What does your long-term presence represent? Probably not much. Do your very best, but if you get nervous, remember that there are going to be more important moments in your life.
3. Make eye contact. There is nothing more boring than listening to a presenter just looking at the floor or his index cards. Relax. Your audience is made up of your friends, talk to them like you always do.
   • Set a goal that you want to look at everyone in the class at least once. That way everyone feels connected to you. It seems as if you know what you are talking about.
4. Make sure you put intonation in your voice. Your goal is to engage your audience, not put them to sleep. Make sure to entertain the class with your topic. Talk about it as if it were the most interesting topic in the world. Your classmates will thank you for it.
   • Intonation is the way of talking that radio DJs use; it's the rise and fall of your voice when things get tense. You don't want to sound like you just saw a lion, but you also don't want to sound like you just saw a squirrel. Vary to make your presentation interesting.
5. Use hand gestures. Move your hands while you talk. Use it to emphasize points and keep your audience interested. It's also a good way to put a positive spin on nervousness.
6. Provide a good conclusion. You've probably heard presentations that end with "uh ... yes". Your conclusion is your final impression on your audience including your teacher. Make it exciting by adding one last interesting addition or come up with a creative ending. Your conclusion could be anything, as long as your audience knows it was the end.
   • Tell a story, maybe even with a personal touch. Stories are great for history or language subjects. Maybe you can give your presentation in a story form about an interesting historical character?
   • Ask a provocative question. Closing with a question ensures that your audience continues to think about your presentation in a positive way. Do you want them to come to a certain conclusion? Maybe you can ask the question in such a way that they come to that conclusion.
7. Walk back to your seat with a smile. Know that you just improved your report and that you did something that many people never will. Don't be disappointed if you don't get a round of applause.

Tips

• Pay attention to good posture. Don't cross your arms, keep them open. Don't hang down and keep your back straight.
• If you make a mistake, don't worry. If you don't pay attention to it yourself, no one will notice. If it does get noticed, your audience will soon forget it.
• Remember to face everyone and not stare at the floor. Don't look at anyone in particular, look around the class.
• Keep your presentation one of the middle ones. This way you can watch a few presentations and avoid the mistakes of your predecessors, but your audience will not get bored when it is your turn.
• Make sure you hit the right note. Keep in mind what you are saying and for whom it is intended.
• Keep your hands lower than your shoulders so the audience is not distracted.
• Remember that a PowerPoint presentation is a resource, but not the presentation itself. Your presentation should contain more information than your PowerPoint and do not overload the slides.
• Don't try to argue with your audience. This distracts from your presentation. Just indicate that they have an interesting point, that you will check it and come back to it.
• Remember, everyone is so nervous about their own presentation that they might not even hear yours!
• Walk around. You don't have to stay in the same place all the time. Have fun! Using your body to support your voice can help you speak more naturally.
• Make sure you look through the entire class and not just the center.
• Remember: speak loud enough.
• Be self-aware and ask your audience if they have any questions at the end of your presentation. As a result, you come across as a connoisseur and give the impression that you have taken your subject seriously.

Warnings

• For some people, the tension before a presentation is so high that they feel like they are going to pass out and black out during the presentation. If this sounds like your story, make sure to practice extra well and keep your blood sugar up to the mark before the presentation.