Oral Presentation Tips S Lambert and R Fraser

Oral Presentation Tips S. Lambert and R. Fraser ME 100 September 2006

Objective l The objective of this presentation is to provide guidance on oral presentation structure and content for students in ME 100.

Introduction l l All students in ME 100 are required to make two oral presentations of 4 -5 minutes in length Topics will be assigned the previous week, and will provide background for course assignments Students are responsible for material presented by other students for the purposes of the quizzes Presentations will be l l l Prepared using MS Power. Point (~5 -7 slides) Printed to overheads for actual presentation Submitted electronically in UW-ACE

Presentation Structure l Title Slide l Must l contain title, presenter’s name, and date Objective Slide l The second slide must state the presentation objective l Outline Slide l Not necessary for short presentations Content Slides l Conclusions l

Presentation Principles l Have a clear objective l The objective is not the same as the topic Know the audience, and tailor the presentation to the right level l Provide an adequate introduction so the audience can understand the context l Minimize text l l Use point form (with sub-points) and figures

Communication Models l l l l CMAPP: Context; Message; Audience; Purpose (why); Product (“shape” of communication) AMMA: Attention getting; Meaningful; Memorable; Activating KISS: Keep it Simple, Stupid (or Short and Simple) ABC: Accuracy; Brevity; Clarity CAP: Concise; Accessible; Precise CFF: Content; Format 5 WH: Who; What; When; Where; Why; How

Power. Point Tips l l Start by using the standard Power. Point layouts Use simple slide design l l Use figures, photos and sketches effectively, and physical demonstrations wherever possible l l Not too flashy, busy or colourful “A picture may be worth a thousand words, but a prototype is worth a thousand pictures”, Jim Baleshta, ME 100 Properly reference any figures used (and quotations) More help: Google “Power. Point 2003 Tips” Two views of Power. Point: l l http: //www. wired. com/wired/archive/11. 09/ppt 1. html http: //www. wired. com/wired/archive/11. 09/ppt 2. html

Conclusions Have a clear objective, suited to topic and audience l Use a brief introduction to provide context l Use clear, well structured slide design l Consider communication models, for example: l l AMMA: Attention getting; Meaningful; Memorable; Activating