How to Give an Effective Presentation
Focus On Your Goal (Kaye, 2009)
1 Focus On Your Main Points
2 Keep the Audience’s Attention (Messmer, 2003)
1 Keep it Simple (Kaye, 2009)
2 Interest Your Audience (Kadi, 2006)
Visual Aids
1 Ethical Use of Graphics (Lehman & DuFrene, 2014 p 170-171)
1 Size of Visual Aids (Becker & Keller-McNulty, 1996)
2 Keeping Simple (Messmer, 2003)
2 The Number of Visuals Required (Becker& Keller-McNulty, 1996)
3 Handouts
1 Easier for Audience
III. Practice (Kaye, 2009)
4 Check Your Surroundings
1 Know Your Audience (Rosner, 1999)
2 Interest Your Audience (Kadi, 2006)
3 Know Your Material (Kadi, 2006)
5 Visualize Success
1 Plan for success (Kaye, 2009)
2 Close Strong
1 Be Dramatic & Passionate (Kadi, 2006)
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