by: brock patterson graduate intern, university college advising center graduate teaching assistant,...
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How to Give a Winning Presentation
By: Brock PattersonGraduate Intern, University College Advising Center
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Business Communication and Entrepreneurship
What will be covered?
» Overview of Presentations» The Do’s and Don’ts of Presentations» How to Use the A.L.A.R.M. format to plan a
presentation
Death by PowerPoint
The #1 Fear
1.Public speaking
2.Snakes3.Heights4.Claustroph
obia5.Insects
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The clock is ticking…• When is your presentation?• What is your plan of action?• How will you practice?• Are you just going to wing it?
Audience AnalysisLocation.Location.LocationAudio/ Visual ComponentsRapportMessage
Audience Analysis
Who is in your audience?
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Location
Where is your presentation located?
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Audio/Visual
What can you describe with pictures and other aids?
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Rule of 1/3
Present like Steve Jobs
Rapport
How will you connect with your audience?
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Message
What is your Introduction, Body, and Closing?
Final Thoughts
» Plan your presentation well in advance by using the A.L.A.R.M. format
» Simplicity engages the audience» Practice. Practice. Practice.