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2/12/14 How to give good presentations Patrice Koehl Computer Science, UC Davis What is a good presentation? You want the audience to remember what you say, not how you say it A good presentation should make the audience


  1. 2/12/14 ¡ How to give good presentations Patrice Koehl Computer Science, UC Davis What is a good presentation? Ø You want the audience to remember what you say, not how you say it Ø A good presentation should make the audience think and not confuse them Ø A good presentation has content Ø A good presentation has a structure Ø A good presentation should be entertaining Before the presentation Ø Learn about your audience Ø Learn about the specifics of your presentation Ø Start on paper, not on Powerpoint! Ø Build an outline Ø Design your slides Ø Rehearse 1 ¡

  2. 2/12/14 ¡ What is a good slide? Ø A good slide supports and does not repeat what you say verbally Ø 1 slide = 1 idea: do not confuse the listener Ø Bullet points can be a bad idea… Ø Too much text is useless Ø Too much animation is painful to watch Ø Check spelling…check math What is a good slide? Ø 1 slide # 1 minute; For a 30 minute talk, 30 slides are enough Ø Choose your font wisely: easy to read typeface Ø Maintain consistency: color, font size, … Ø Visual aids are good. A simple diagram is often better than a complicated picture The day of the presentation Ø It is OK to be nervous Ø Check the room ahead of time: projector, lighting,… Ø Can you use your own computer? If no, put talk on a flash drive. Speak with technician. Ø Will you be introduced? Find out. 2 ¡

  3. 2/12/14 ¡ During the presentation Ø Do not read your slides! Ø If needed, use notes Ø Look at your audience. Ø When you show something on a slide, guide the audience: use a pointer Ø Look for clues from the audience: are they lost? 3 ¡

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