1	5 P’s of Presentations
2	PLAN -- Step 1 Objective/Goal/Purpose, 4 steps, Audience Analysis, Main points, write them out, make notes (keywords), note cards What to do and when Understand, not memorize
3	PREPARE -- Step 2 This is HOW you will make your presentation. Grabber Opening, “grab” audience’s attention. [memory curve] Question, shocking statement, personal story . . . Place, equipment, movement, gestures[NVC] Keep to time [note card strategies: on/lg/sht] Check: language [jargon, tech terms; also use imagery] appeals [according to audience] appearance [make a good first impression]
4	"Do this alone." Do this alone. Use videocam, mirror Imagine your audience, room, equipment, all non-verbal factors time yourself, time yourself, time yourself practice using note cards professionally Stay Positive, Correct Mistakes: This is why you are Practicing!!!
5	"Get a person or people..." Get a person or people to be your audience. Use your visuals, gestures, and tactics (voice, note cards, click the mouse, and so on) Ask for feedback (you could even videotape step 4) Correct weaknesses, improve, and increase your strong points Check your time
6	PRESENT -- Step 5 Make nervousness work FOR you. Use professional ending vs. “that’s it.” Key word + formula ending = prof. closing Examples: Positive, emotional appeal Summary main points Refer back to the beginning If/then, using +, -, +-, - +
7	6 COMMON ERRORS of Oral Reports 1st: Lack of organization 2nd: Not analyzing audience 3rd: Failure to control time 4th: Poor oral delivery 5th: Too much or too little info. 6th: Poorly planned or under-practiced closing
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