Presentation Skills
Presentation Guide
When preparing for a presentation start with a script, create slides and rehearse before giving your talk.
Guide for script writing:
1. Introduce the topic - state your position, start with a hook. Engage with your audience and make them care.
2. Explain your idea - clearly and with conviction
3. Describe your evidence
4. Call to Action - how and why you are implementing your idea
5. Conclusion - reveal the new reality, how the audience lives will be affected if they act on your idea.
(Wilkes, 2018)
- Script Writing Example (Wilkes, 2018)Download this example script on the Physics of Car Safety.
Guide for creating a slide presentation:
1. Should I use slides? If slides clarify information use them but keep it simple.
2. What goes on the slide:
- Images and photos to help the audience remember the person place or thing
- Infographics
- One point per slide
- As little text as possible
- No bullets points
3. Formatting the slide
- Use consistent graphics and fonts
- Use a common font like Helvetica or Verdana
- Font readable 42 points or larger
4. Reference material
- Images and text must be referenced
Modified from TedTalks Speakers Guide (2017).
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Script Template
IB.ATL.COM.1.05 Use appropriate forms of writing for different purposes and audiences
- Script Template (Wilkes, 2018)Download and modify this template for your presentation script.
Speaking Guide
IB.ATL.COM.1.04 Use a variety of speaking techniques to communicate with a variety of audiences.
- Speaking Techniques for Delivering a Presentation (Skillsyouneed.com, 2017)Download guide for speaking techniques.
Additional Resources
- Ted Talk Speakers Guide. (2018). Retrieved from http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/ IllustratedTEDxSpeakerGuide.pdf
Guiding principles known to work for a great presentation.
