Strategies for Improving Oral Presentations
May 21, 2015
Strategies for Improving Oral Presentations
Extemporaneous Impromptu Manuscript Reading Memorization
To Inform or Instruct To Persuade To Entertain
Determine the Purpose Analyze the Audience and the Occasion Select the Main Ideas for the Message Research the Topic Organise the Data and Write the Draft Create Visual Aids Rehearse the Talk
Introduction Body (Text/Discussion) Conclusion
Porch Aim Layout
Always imagine the audience in front of you Use transitional phrases and sentences to
show your listeners the relationships between sections of your report. Avoid long sentences and unusual words
Take each of the main points one at a time and learn to present each with its supporting material as a unit
Include the visual aids you’ll use—and in the margins, note where each aid should be used
Anticipate questions from the audience. Jot them on paper and consider thoughtful answers
Stop at the allotted time. Then cut and revise the speech accordingly until you can deliver it within the time limit, allowing some time for a question/answer session
Pitch◦ Monotone◦ High or Low Voice
Same word value Rate Volume Vocal Quality Pronunciation Jargon
Posture Movement
◦ Move to hold attention◦ Move to get rid of nervousness◦ Move to suggest transitions◦ Move to increase emphasis
Gestures◦ To emphasize◦ To point◦ To reject
Facial Expressions Appearance