Guide to Presentations

by Munter, Mary M.; Russell, Lynn

• ISBN13: 9780131755239
• ISBN10: 0131755234
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-01-01
• Publisher: Pearson College Div

Summary

How do you help prepare for presentations. Many people avoid giving presentations or simply suffer through them. Munter/Russell helps people understand how to prepare and practice in order to make presentations far less troubling. It answers specific questions in regards to personal presentation style in addition to providing general guidelines for presentations.This book is divided into two sections: strategy and implementation.

Table of Contents

Presentation Strategy

Analyze The Audience

Who are they?

What do they know and expect?

What do they feel?

What will persuade them?

Identify Your Intent

Consider your general purpose

Write your presentation objective

Use your objective to stay focused

Make the Most of the Message

Make your message memorable

Consider the medium

Presentation Implementation

Structure the Content

Collect, focus, and order information

Decide what to say

Prepare for Q&A

Design the Visuals

Choose your equipment

Begin with your message titles

Think visually as you design

Use readable and simple layouts

Ensure consistency and correctness

Refine Your Nonverbal Delivery

Analyze your nonverbal style

Practice your nonverbal delivery

Manage your nervous symptoms

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