The Preparation

Great presentations do not happen by accident. Careful preparation
is the key. The following will discussed on picking a topic, doing
research, developing an outline, selecting and organizing materials.


Picking a topic

The answer to these questions plays a large role in determining the
success or failures of the presenter, so think about the topic carefully.
The presenter has a lot more control over the topic.



Doing Research

After selecting a topic, the presenter should write down anything that
comes to mind involving the topic- jokes, stories, and quotes. A few
sources are utilizing the library, reading the wall street journal, viewing
videos, contacting government agencies, using museums, using reference
librarians and using the World Wide Web.



Developing an outline

An outline is a blueprint for presenter's talk. It lets the presenter see the
points making, how they're related to each other, and whether they're
arranged in a proper order. A good outline shows presenter how to
construct a good speech. The number of points in an outline reflects the
number of points in the presentation.



Selecting and Organizing Material

A few guidelines to keep in mind when choosing material are select a variety
of materials, keep the audience in mind and always carry a spare. A few of
the most common patterns for presentations are problem/solution, chronological
and physical location.



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