Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 2: Planning your presentation
• Method 2 of 2: Presenting a presentation
• Tips
• Warnings

Glossophobia, or fear of public speaking, affects three out of four people. The staggering statistic is both surprising and alarming, as many professions require the ability to perform in public. In this article, we'll show you how to give a presentation and not be stage frightened.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Planning your presentation

1. 1 Make notes on the cards. Write down the main ideas on paper. There is no need to describe the details, otherwise you will drown in a pile of notes as you read them. Write interesting facts, interactive questions, or other non-standard assignments on separate flashcards for distribution in class.
   • Write down keywords or main ideas. If you need to go back to your notes, just look at the information on the card. Don't read every word.
   • Often times, the process of writing down information on cards helps you remember it. Therefore, even if you did not need the cards during the performance, they are a guarantee that you will not forget what you wanted to say.
2. 2 Practice. During the presentation, it is usually clear who has been practicing and who has not. Work on your presentation and mannerisms. You will feel much more confident when you speak correctly and omit words like "well ...." or "mmm ..." Those who don't train try to act impromptu.
   • Rehearse the talk in front of your friends and family or in front of a mirror. It may be better to speak in front of people you don't know very well so you can imitate the feeling of speaking in front of an audience.
   • Ask friends to rate your presentation after you finish your presentation. How long did it last? Was there eye contact? Are you stumbling? Are parts of the presentation clearly highlighted?
   • Approach your presentation critically. Force yourself to work on the points that you think could be improved in the course of a real presentation. When the time comes for the actual performance, you will be confident in the knowledge that you have worked hard enough on the difficult things.
3. 3 Start by doing your research. In order to make an interesting presentation, you need to understand what you are talking about. You don't have to be an expert, or re-read every book or web page on your topic. But you will need to answer possible questions from the teacher and classmates.
   • Find quotes from trusted sources. Appropriate quotes improve the quality of your presentation. The thoughts of great people not only increase your rating as a knowledgeable person; they show the teacher that you spent your preparation time pondering these expressions.
   • Make sure the sources are reliable. Nothing is more unsettling than false information. You don't have to trust everything you read on the Internet.

Method 2 of 2: Presenting a presentation

1. 1 Smile at your listeners. When it comes time to deliver a presentation, nothing grabs the audience's attention like a kind, familiar smile. Be happy - you're going to tell the whole class something they didn't know about before.
   • Research has shown that smiling is contagious. This means that when you smile, it is unlikely that someone will not smile back at you. So if you want your presentation to go off without a hitch, make yourself smile. Everyone in the class will smile in return, and most likely, it is the smile in return that will make you smile sincerely.

Be confident in your performance. When you give a presentation, your teacher will definitely give you some of his work for a while. Now it is your task to explain what you are trying to convey to the audience. Make sure to observe the teacher's actions prior to your presentation, as the teacher is an expert in the art of presentation.

1. 1
   • Imagine a successful presentation before, during, and after your presentation. Be humble, you don't need to swagger, but always present a successful performance. Don't let bad thoughts take over.
   • In many ways, your confidence is just as important as the information you present. There is no need to tell false information or poorly perform research. Your confidence level depends on the perception of information by other people.
   • If you need to raise your confidence level, imagine this picture. The presentation will end in 10-15 minutes. After all, what will your presentation mean in a few hours? Almost nothing. Try, but if you're nervous, remind yourself that there will be many more crucial moments in your life.
2. 2 Create eye contact. There is nothing more boring than seeing a presenter buried in a tape or on the floor. Relax, because the audience is made up of your friends with whom you communicate every day.Present your presentation in the same way.
   • Make it a goal to watch every person in the class at least once per presentation. This way, your friends will feel like they are connected to you. Plus, you'll look like someone who understands what they're talking about.
3. 3 Make sure your voice sounds emotional. Your goal is to grab the audience's attention, not lull it to sleep. Try to tell your topic with enthusiasm. Talk about her as if it were the most interesting thing in the world. Your classmates will be grateful to you.
   • Intonation is the dynamic that radio DJs put into their voices; it is the raising of the tone in your voice when you are aroused. You don't need to shout like you just saw a lion, but you also don't need to mumble like you just saw a squirrel. Modulate your voice to make your speech sound more interesting.
4. 4 Use gestures. Move your hands as you talk, and use gestures to emphasize points that interest the audience. Gestures can also help channel arousal in a different direction.
5. 5 Well conclude. You may have heard presentations that end with the words "mmm ..." or "yeah ...". The conclusion makes a final impression on the audience, including the teacher. The ending can be spiced up with statistics, or something creative. Your ending should take as long as it takes for the audience to know that you have completed the presentation.
   • Tell a story, perhaps from personal experience. The stories fit perfectly into presentations in a history or English class. You might end your history presentation by telling an anecdote about a famous historical figure.
   • Ask a provocative question. The trick question at the end of the presentation is a great technique for making the audience think of the presentation as something interesting. Is there a final decision that the audience should come to? Or maybe you can form a specific question that suggests an ending.
6. 6 Return to your seat with a smile on your face. Know that you have just done a wonderful lecture, and have done something that many would not dare. Don't be discouraged if you don't get applauded.

Tips

• Get into the correct posture. Do not cross your arms over your chest - keep them free. No need to slouch. Keep your back straight.
• If you're wrong, don't worry. If you do not draw attention to the mistake and correct yourself, no one will notice it. And even if he does, he will quickly forget.
• Remember: the voice should sound loud and lively, use its capabilities.
• Remember to look at each person in the audience, and don't look at the floor. No need to stare at a specific person, just look around the class.
• Speak in the middle of the lesson. This way you can watch several presentations and avoid common mistakes, and the audience does not have time to get bored.
• Try to choose the right tone for your presentation. It depends on the purpose and to whom you are presenting your report.
• Be confident in your abilities. As you near the end of your presentation, ask the audience if they have any questions or comments. You will be considered a conscientious person, and the audience will make sure that you own the topic.
• Keep your hands below shoulder level to avoid distracting listeners.
• Make sure you are looking around the classroom and not just staring at the center of it.
• Move! You don't have to stand in one place all the time. Enjoy your performance! Use body movements to emphasize your voice and make your presentation more natural.

Warnings

• Some people feel so stiff before a presentation that they feel like they are about to faint during a presentation. If you also have these feelings, make sure you are reasonably well prepared. Try to keep your blood sugar at the proper level.