Technical Communication A Practical Approach Chapter 15 Presentations

Presentations n n n Presentations and Your Career Guidelines for Preparation and Delivery Guidelines

Presentations and Your Career n Criteria for Presentations n n Format Length Number of

Guidelines for Preparation and Delivery n n n Know Your Listeners Use the Preacher’s

Guidelines for Preparation and Delivery n n n Speak Vigorously and Deliberately Avoid Filler

Guidelines for Presentation Graphics n n n Discover Listener Preferences Match the Graphics to

Guidelines for Presentation Graphics n n n Leave Graphics Up Long Enough Avoid Handouts

Poster Guidelines n n Follow the Requirements of the Call for Posters Follow the

Poster Guidelines n n n Prepare Handouts That Are Appropriate to the Setting Edit

Overcoming Nervousness n Strategy for Staying Calm n n n Know your speech Prepare

Overcoming Nervousness n Strategy for Staying Calm n n n Engage in casual banter

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Technical Communication A Practical Approach Chapter 15: Presentations n n William Sanborn Pfeiffer Kaye Adkins

Presentations n n n Presentations and Your Career Guidelines for Preparation and Delivery Guidelines for Presentation Graphics Poster Guidelines Overcoming Nervousness Technical Communication: A Practical Approach, Eighth Edition W. S. Pfeiffer and K. Adkins 2 Copyright © 2013, 2010, 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. , All Rights Reserved.

Presentations and Your Career n Criteria for Presentations n n Format Length Number of presenters Content Technical Communication: A Practical Approach, Eighth Edition W. S. Pfeiffer and K. Adkins 3 Copyright © 2013, 2010, 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. , All Rights Reserved.

Guidelines for Preparation and Delivery n n n Know Your Listeners Use the Preacher’s Maxim Stick to a Few Main Points Put Your Outline on Cards or Paper Practice, Practice Technical Communication: A Practical Approach, Eighth Edition W. S. Pfeiffer and K. Adkins 4 Copyright © 2013, 2010, 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. , All Rights Reserved.

Guidelines for Preparation and Delivery n n n Speak Vigorously and Deliberately Avoid Filler Words Use Rhetorical Questions Maintain Eye Contact Use Appropriate Gestures and Posture Technical Communication: A Practical Approach, Eighth Edition W. S. Pfeiffer and K. Adkins 5 Copyright © 2013, 2010, 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. , All Rights Reserved.

Guidelines for Presentation Graphics n n n Discover Listener Preferences Match the Graphics to the Content Keep the Message Simple Consider Alternatives to Bulleted Lists Use Colors Carefully Learn the Tools Available to You Technical Communication: A Practical Approach, Eighth Edition W. S. Pfeiffer and K. Adkins 6 Copyright © 2013, 2010, 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. , All Rights Reserved.

Guidelines for Presentation Graphics n n n Leave Graphics Up Long Enough Avoid Handouts Maintain Eye Contact While Using Graphics Include All Graphics in your Practice Sessions Plan for Technology to Fail Technical Communication: A Practical Approach, Eighth Edition W. S. Pfeiffer and K. Adkins 7 Copyright © 2013, 2010, 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. , All Rights Reserved.

Poster Guidelines n n Follow the Requirements of the Call for Posters Follow the ABC Format Design Your Practice Poster for Ease of Reading Include Acknowledgements as Appropriate Technical Communication: A Practical Approach, Eighth Edition W. S. Pfeiffer and K. Adkins 8 Copyright © 2013, 2010, 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. , All Rights Reserved.

Poster Guidelines n n n Prepare Handouts That Are Appropriate to the Setting Edit Carefully Be Prepared to Discuss Your Research Technical Communication: A Practical Approach, Eighth Edition W. S. Pfeiffer and K. Adkins 9 Copyright © 2013, 2010, 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. , All Rights Reserved.

Overcoming Nervousness n Strategy for Staying Calm n n n Know your speech Prepare yourself physically Picture yourself giving a great presentation Arrange the room as you want it Have a glass of water nearby Technical Communication: A Practical Approach, Eighth Edition W. S. Pfeiffer and K. Adkins 10 Copyright © 2013, 2010, 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. , All Rights Reserved.

Overcoming Nervousness n Strategy for Staying Calm n n n Engage in casual banter before the speech Remember that you are the expert Do not admit nervousness to the audience Slow down Join a speaking organization Technical Communication: A Practical Approach, Eighth Edition W. S. Pfeiffer and K. Adkins 11 Copyright © 2013, 2010, 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. , All Rights Reserved.