1	Making the most of your presentations Jennifer Doup Academic Advisor Agricultural Communication
2	Points for effective communication Effort required for comprehension Length of time attention is needed Listener’s motivation
3	Preparing for public speaking Know your audience Define and simplify your purpose/objective Check with the organizer to confirm his/her expectations Time limit Room setup A/V, technical, electrical situation
4	Preparing for public speaking Be confident and natural to gain credibility and rapport Use eye contact Wear appropriate attire Interact with the audience, ask questions Keep track of time on a wall clock Be prepared for problems Use humor when appropriate
5	The speech Educate, explain and entertain High touch, low tech or high touch, high tech Hook your listeners in the first few seconds Outline your speech at the beginning Most important information first Active verbs, simple and direct sentences/words Visuals, examples, analogies
6	The speech Reiterate what you say in different ways for different learners Write, edit and cut Practice
7	Presenting as a team Select a leader Evaluate team members’ strengths and weaknesses, personality traits and overall skills Each presenter should have their own agenda and responsibilities for the presentation Timeline-anticipate extra preparation time
8	Presenting as a team Bringing it all together: introduction, conclusion, transition between parts Consistent look, feel, format and vocabulary Questions from audience Listen and deliver team assistance Practice, practice, practice Communication Dress rehearsal
9	How to support what you say Handouts Videos Audio Props or visuals PowerPoint
10	PowerPoint: The basics Talking points, clear, concise “Tool” to supplement what you say Size: 44 points for titles, around 30 points for text Fonts: easy to read, 1-2 fonts (serif and sans serif), compatible across platforms Colors: appropriate for speech and audience Remain consistent
11	PowerPoint: Beyond the basics Transitions Links to Web pages Pictures Video and sound
12	Reference “The Communicator’s Handbook: Techniques and Technology,” Agricultural Communicators in Education. Brody Communications Ltd. Center for Business Communication, Carnegie Mellon University