Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Requirements & Audience
• Method 2 of 3: Presentation Plan & Visual Aids
• Method 3 of 3: Practice, Practice, Practice
• Tips
• Warnings

Writing a report is difficult enough, but a presentation takes even more strength and energy. You've written a paper, but how do you turn it into a dynamic, informative, engaging presentation? Here's how to do it.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Requirements & Audience

1. 1 Review the performance requirements. The presentation for each subject is slightly different. Some teachers will be happy if you speak in three minutes, while others will require at least seven minutes of your response, and you will feel embarrassed. Find out all the requirements before you start writing the work.
   • How long should the performance last?
   • How many questions do you need to cover?
   • What sources and visuals should you use?
2. 2 Find out who you will be speaking to. If you are giving a presentation to a class, you can roughly guess what they know about the topic of the presentation. But if you recreate a different setting, you may get confused. In any case, polish your presentation so as not to get lost in useless guesses.
   • If you are speaking in front of people you know, it will be easier for you to understand what can be omitted and which aspects need to be explained in detail. But if you are speaking to unfamiliar shareholders or professors, you will have to get to know these people and find out their level of knowledge. You may even need to reduce your talk to covering basic concepts. What training do these people have?
3. 3 What resources do you have? If you are giving a presentation in a lectern where you have never given a talk, it is best to know what is at your disposal and what equipment you need to set up in advance.
   • Does the lectern have a computer and a projector board?
   • Is there a working WiFi?
   • Is there a microphone? Department?
   • Can someone help you prepare the necessary equipment before your presentation?

Method 2 of 3: Presentation Plan & Visual Aids

1. 1 Write a speech outline for your presentation. You cannot write out all the concepts, but it is best to use notes so that you don't forget anything. Your story will flow and you will make eye contact.
   • Write only one concept on the card - you don't have to rummage through your notes to find the information you need. Don't forget to number the cards in case you get confused! The information on the cards does not have to be taken from the report. Instead of reproducing information, discuss why the key points in your talk are important to perceive different points of view on the issue.
2. 2 You will have to choose a limited number of aspects that you want to convey to your audience. To do this, indicate the main points of your report. It is to them that the above attention should be directed. Other aspects of the presentation do not have to be mentioned in the report. They can be written on paper, but not spoken. They supplement the basic information.
   • Write an outline of the main points to help you prepare for your presentation. When you write the outline, you will see which aspects of your work are of prime importance and in what order it is best to place them.
     • Review the outline of the talk and remove any technical terms that the audience might not understand.
3. 3 Use visual aids to enhance your presentation. To give your audience a chance to follow your thoughts (especially with visuals), use slides with graphs, charts, and bulleted lists to grab your audience's attention. These techniques will help provide more information, but they will also help keep listeners from fidgeting in their chairs.
   • If your presentation contains statistics, present it in a graph.The contrast will be more pronounced if you provide material for the audience in pictures: sometimes numbers mean nothing. Instead of thinking in terms of 25% and 75%, listeners will understand that there is a 50% difference between the respective items.
     • If you do not have access to the necessary hardware, print the visuals on posters or foam board.
   • Software (Powerpoint slides) can be duplicated on cards. Instead of fooling around with small pieces of paper, you can simply press a button to show the next slide.
     • When using your presentation equipment, speak to the point, but do not forget to get the main point. Think in phrases (and images), not whole sentences. Acronyms and abbreviations can be used on the screen, but you must decipher them in the presentation. Remember that not everyone in the audience can see well, so use a large font.
4. 4 Think about your presentation. Just because you have the written equivalent in your hands does not mean that you have to speak without looking up from your notes. You are, first of all, a person who comes into contact with the audience. Use the human element to do what paper can't do.
   • Minor repetitions are allowed during the presentation. Focusing on the main messages of the presentation will help improve perception and impact. When you have completed your presentation, return to the previous point so that the audience can draw the correct conclusions.
   • Minimize unnecessary details (presentation structure, etc.) when pointing out the main ideas of your presentation. Do not overload the audience with vague sayings, so as not to distract it from the main information.
   • Radiate enthusiasm! Even a boring topic can be presented vividly if there is genuine interest in your voice.

Method 3 of 3: Practice, Practice, Practice

1. 1 Practice your presentation in front of friends and family. Feel free to accept constructive criticism. You will understand if you are on time and how you can make your performance more exciting. If you repeat your speech 20 times just before breakfast, the excitement will hardly be felt.
   • If you have a friend who knows your future listeners, that's for the best. It will help you understand which points are the most difficult to understand for those listeners who are not experts on the subject.
2. 2 Record your speech on a voice recorder. Of course, this is a bit too much, but if you are very anxious, listening to your own presentation can be good for you. You will see which aspects are the most difficult for you, and which points you expressed accurately. The recording will help you see the progress of the presentation.
   • Voice recorder recording will also help you choose the correct voice volume. Some people get pinched when they're in the spotlight. You may not even be aware that not everyone can hear you!
3. 3 Have your kindness towards yourself. You are a living person, not a robot that gives out facts. Greet your audience, take a few seconds to create a comfortable environment.
   • Do the same for the ending. Thank everyone for your time, and if necessary, go to the block of questions.

Tips

• Visual aids not only tune the audience to the perception of information, but also help you remember the facts that you risk forgetting during the presentation.
• Most people get excited when speaking to an audience. You are not alone.
• Rehearse in front of the mirror before presenting.

Warnings

• Answer only those questions that are related to your presentation. Do whatever is up to you.