If your presentation is 5 minutes or 1 hour at a conference or a meeting. This guide can help you be prepared.
This guide will outline the best practices for your:
- Content
- Design
- Delivery
Consider the following when planning your presentation:
- Presentation venue
- Available technology
- Your Audience
Present your information as a story with an introduction, body, and conclusion.
Consider the following recommendations when using PowerPoint, Prezi, TimelineJS, or any other visual aids. Always include citations for information, images, and videos that you use.
Clothing and hygiene impact your perceived credibility and authority.
No matter how long or short your presentation develop your stage presence to keep your audience engaged and listening to you speak.
Be prepared and even invite questions from the audience at the end of your presentation. At conferences or other events, questions may be moderated or combined with other speakers.
The last slide of your presentation should have your contact information.
20 slides with 20 seconds per slide. Slides contain little text for engaging visuals.
20 slides with 15 seconds per slide. Fast and fun story telling.
Presenting as a group creates its own challenges. Be prepared!
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