ORAL
PRESENTATION GUIDELINES
Below are some general
guidelines to follow in preparing your oral presentation.
DO YOU . . .
I. DEMONSTRATE
SKILL IN ORGANIZING MATERIAL FOR DELIVERY OF LECTURE:
A. Specify purposes of
the lecture in introduction.
B. Set general ground rules for audience participation.
C. Relate the main body of information to the introductory purpose.
D. Make transitions between different segments of the lecture.
E. Use clear, relevant examples to illustrate main ideas.
F. Clarify technical terminology.
G. Summarize most important points or ideas of the lecture periodically.
H. Develop a conclusion related to the purpose and body of the lecture.
I. Cite appropriate authorities to support statements.
J. Present divergent viewpoints for contrast and comparison.
K. Separate facts from opinions.
II. DEMONSTRATE SK1LL
IN USE OF VOICE AND BODY MOVEMENTS IN DEL1VERING A LECTURE:
A. Speak at a volume suitable
for audience (i.e., not too soft or too loud.)
B. Speak at a suitable pace for presentation.
C. Vary rate, pitch, force of voice, for emphasis.
D. Speak in a conversational manner (i.e., not formal or stylized.)
E. Use eye contact (scan total audience.)
F. Use a variety of facial expressions (i.e., not deadpan.)
G. Use hands and arms appropriately (not hand waving, but for emphasis.)
H. Move purposefully, (not pacing, nor stuck to podium, but move for
emphasis.)
III. DEMONSTRATE SKILL
IN THE USE OF AUDIO VISUAL AIDS:
A. Coordinate audio visual
aids with verbal presentation.
B. Use audio visual aids to enhance understanding of the subject matter.
C. Use audio visual aids which are easily visible or audible.