How do I plan an oral presentation?
Oral Presentations
Oral presentations are a common feature of many courses at university. They may take the form of a short or longer presentation at a tutorial or seminar, delivered either individually or as part of a group. You may have to use visual aids such as PowerPoint slides. Researching, planning and structuring an oral presentation is similar to the process of writing an essay, except you use spoken language instead of written language and you need to be mindful of a live audience.
How do I plan an oral presentation?
Like any form of presentation, an oral presentation needs you to pay close attention to research and planning. You should first consider your purpose, audience and setting.
Purpose
▪ What is the aim of your research? ▪ What is the key focus of your presentation? ▪ Why are you presenting it in oral form? ▪ If you are presenting as a group, what will the other group members say?
Audience
▪ Who are you presenting your findings to? ▪ What does your audience expect to gain from listening to you? ▪ What is the age group and educational background of your audience? ▪ Are they more or less knowledgeable on the topic than you?
Setting
• What facilities will be available? • Is there a computer with a projector? • How big is the room? • Will you need a microphone? • Can you visit the room beforehand to check the facilities? • Will your audience be seated in rows or around tables?
When should I use PowerPoint?
Communication is both verbal and visual. Using visual aids can make your presentation more interesting and informative, besides helping you to engage your audience.
PowerPoint is one of the most effective ways to present visual information. It provides you with more features than an overhead transparency, and can be easier to manage and look more professional when used appropriately. For more information, please refer to the Learning
Oral presentations are a common feature of many courses at university. They may take the form of a short or longer presentation at a tutorial or seminar, delivered either individually or as part of a group. You may have to use visual aids such as PowerPoint slides. Researching, planning and structuring an oral presentation is similar to the process of writing an essay, except you use spoken language instead of written language and you need to be mindful of a live audience.
How do I plan an oral presentation?
Like any form of presentation, an oral presentation needs you to pay close attention to research and planning. You should first consider your purpose, audience and setting.
Purpose
▪ What is the aim of your research? ▪ What is the key focus of your presentation? ▪ Why are you presenting it in oral form? ▪ If you are presenting as a group, what will the other group members say?
Audience
▪ Who are you presenting your findings to? ▪ What does your audience expect to gain from listening to you? ▪ What is the age group and educational background of your audience? ▪ Are they more or less knowledgeable on the topic than you?
Setting
• What facilities will be available? • Is there a computer with a projector? • How big is the room? • Will you need a microphone? • Can you visit the room beforehand to check the facilities? • Will your audience be seated in rows or around tables?
When should I use PowerPoint?
Communication is both verbal and visual. Using visual aids can make your presentation more interesting and informative, besides helping you to engage your audience.
PowerPoint is one of the most effective ways to present visual information. It provides you with more features than an overhead transparency, and can be easier to manage and look more professional when used appropriately. For more information, please refer to the Learning