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Preparing and Giving a Talk

Terms in this set (10)

3 things to do before you get started...?
know the details of the talk...know the format of the talk...make sure that you are using reliable information
3 important aspects of knowing your audience...?
know their education level...know the approximate size of the audience...know why the audience is coming to hear your talk
T/F...the size of the audience should influence your talk...?
T...the size will influence how involved the audience can be
All material should relate to the ___ of the talk...?
purpose
T/F...Considering the organization of your talk, it is good to use lists of items (1,2,3 or A,B,C)...?
F...lists can be easy to mess up
3 important points concerning organization of your talk...?
outline your talk...make sure the information flows logically...restate important points
PowerPoint Tips...
-7x7 rule (no more than 7 lines and no more than 7 words per line)
-dark background with light words
-use only serif fonts
-use large fonts
-dont use figures your audience cant read
-label figures well
-explain abbreviations
-caution with figures/graphs/etc that are fuzzy
-ALWAYS add acknowledgements
Considerations before you give the talk...
know the room...PRACTICE...Note the length (NEVER go over your time)...make extra handouts (better to have more than enough than be short)...email your presentation to yourself or to someone you know will be there/carry an extra copy (just in case)
Considerations for Giving the Talk
-Opening
-Non-verbal behaviors
-Verbal behaviors
-Transitions
-General speaking tips
-The Ending (Q&A)
Summary...
-be prepared
-know your purpose
-do not stray from your purpose
-prepare far in advance
-PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE
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