PPT – Power Point Presentation for BA students

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PPT – Power Point Presentation

Power Point Presentation is a formal communication that uses both verbal and non – verbal language.

Usually, short presentations are made within 15 to 20 minutes duration.

To make good presentation

·         Have a definite purpose of the presentation.

·         Prepare the content in advance.

·         Know your audience well.

·         Change the content and style.

·         Collect information in advance and arrange.

Textual Content:

It refers to verbal content. To prepare verbal content 5Ws and 1 H formula is the method.

5Ws are

·         What

·         Why

·         Whom

·         When

·         Where

1 H

·         How

Common Barriers of Effective Presentation:

·         Inadequate Presentation.

·         Poor Organization.

·         Improper time management.

·         Lack of practice.

·         Inefficient usage of visual aids.

To Prepare an effective power point presentation

Do’s

·         Use proper font.

·         Check the spelling.

·         Include the key point alone to highlight.

·         Let the slide be simple and elegant.

Don’ts

·         Don’t underline.

·         Don’t use font size below 24.

·         Avoid graphic background.

·         Don’t use animation.

Stage Fright:

The common enemy for presentation is stage fright. There are few signs that will confirm the presence of stage fear. They are

·         Shaking legs.

·         Lack of focus.

·         Negative thoughts.

·         Butterflies in the stomach.

·         Shaky mouth.

·         Dry mouth.

·         Sweaty hands.

·         Racing heart.

·         Muscle tension.

·         Fidgeting.

How to overcome Stage Fright:

·         Accept that you have stage fright.

·         Practice well which will increase your confidence.

·         Reach the Venue.

·         Take a deep breath to overcome anxiety.

Techniques of delivering a presentation:

·         Maintain a relaxed upright posture.

·         Don’t rush through the presentation.

·         Make sure of your pronunciation.

·         Avoid high – pitched voice.

·         Avoid monotony of the voice.

·         Follow interactive method.

·         Read the mind of the audience.

Interaction during and after presentation:

Interaction after presentation requires an adequate skill and awareness. Both the listeners and presenters are expected to interact during and after presentation. To make the presentation more lively allow gently to ask questions and answer. The listener can ask questions to clarify their doubts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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