Reversing the ABCs of Preparing a Presentation (Especially for Scientists-- Beneficial to All)
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REVERSING THE ABC’S OF PREPARING A
PRESENTATIONESPECIALLY FOR
SCIENTISTSBENEFICIAL TO ALL
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FROM THE QUALITY
COMMUNICATIONSERIES
ENRICHING YOUR PRESENTATION
SKILLS
Traveling from LA to NY
Traveling from LA to NYWithout a well prepared travel plan, a traveler may meander around without a real destination. Likewise an ill prepared presenter may meander
Traveling from LA to NY
…around his/her presentation without offering meaningful substance to his/her audience
Without a well prepared travel plan, a traveler may meander around without a real destination. Likewise an ill prepared presenter may meander
Traveling from LA to NYHowever, if you have a firm, definitive destination (conclusion) and…
Traveling from LA to NY
a distinct starting point (an attention getting opening), you have solved two critical areas in your presentation. And…
However, if you have a firm, definitive destination (conclusion) and…
Traveling from LA to NY
if you stay on track with a well defined route, much like a well organized, concise, and direct benefits supporting a distinct conclusion…
Traveling from LA to NY…you will have a well defined, meaningful, and credible presentation.
Typical Science OutlineAbstractIntroductionMethodologyResultsDiscussionConclusion
All these items are essential for writing and submitting a report, yet should they all be included in a presentation?
Typical Science OutlineAbstractIntroductionMethodologyResultsDiscussionConclusion
For a presentation, we need only the essential factors. The remaining information and details can be included in a handout.
Typical Science OutlineAbstractIntroductionMethodologyResultsDiscussionConclusion
These items may have some, though limited, real value in a presentation. Again, these can be included in a handout
Typical Science OutlineAbstractIntroductionMethodologyResultsDiscussionConclusion
The results and discussion are the two items of interest in a presentation
Typical Science OutlineAbstractIntroductionMethodologyResultsDiscussionConclusion
The conclusion is essential. Just like the finale in a musi-cal symphony, the presenter should leave the audience with an impressive ending to be remembered
Typical Presentation Outline
Opening
Body
Conclusion
The ABCs of a Presentation
A ttention-Getting Opening
Body
Conclusion
Begin with a quotation, a short personal story, a question, a surprising or interesting comparison (metaphor), or a startling statement
The ABCs of a Presentation
A ttention-Getting Opening
B enefits in Body 3 to 5 points Tell a story
Conclusion
Define 3 (preferred) to 5 main points, tell a story to enhance each point. Focus on the benefits while minimizing statistics, data and specs
The ABCs of a Presentation
A ttention-Getting Opening
B enefits in Body 3 to 5 points Tell a story
C all to Action Conclusion
Identify the one key item which makes your presentation necessary and then identify what action you want the audience to take with them
The ABCs of a Presentation Prep
A ttention-Getting Opening
B enefits in Body3 to 5 pointsTell a story
C all to Action Conclusion
NOW THAT WE UNDERSTAND THE ABCS OF PREPARING A
PRESENTATION, HOW DO WE REVERSE THE
ABCS?
C. B. A.—A. B. C. in Reverse
C all to Action Conclusion
Establish your conclusion FIRST. Determine exactly why you are giving your presentation and with what you want to leave your audience.
C. B. A.—A. B. C. in Reverse
C all to Action Conclusion
B enefits in Body3 to 5 pointsTell a story Then add the
benefits and your stories which only support your conclusion
C. B. A.—A. B. C. in Reverse
C all to Action Conclusion
B enefits in Body3 to 5 pointsTell a story
A ttention-Getting Opening
Finally, complete your preparation with an attention-getting opening.
My Call to Action to YouPrepare your presentation using C. B. A. Create your conclusion by Identifying the
one key item which makes your presenta-tion necessary and then identify what action you want the audience to take
Add 3 to 5 points and stories, focusing on the benefits which only supports your conclusion and call to action
Create an attention-getting opening
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