Presenting Insights and Findings:

Oral Presentations

Contents

Oral presentations and research process Model for presentation planning Aristotle's proofs Audience analysis Types of learners Psychological principles Web based presentation

Patterns of organization Visualization tools Points to remember for better slides Modes of delivery Delivery principles Non-verbal admonitions Speakers behavior to avoid

Oral presentations and research process

Model for presentation planning

Aristotle's proofs

Ethos

Pathos
Logos

Audience Analysis

Seven Questions to Understand Your Audience Who are they? Why are they here? What keeps them up at night? Why should they care about the presentation? What do you want them to do? Should you expect resistance? How can you best reach them?

Types of learners

Psychological principles
Selective Perception Process Meanings Imaginative Construction Audience Construct Formation Recency Effect Primacy Effect

Web based presentation

Patterns of Organization

Visualization Tools
Slides Notes
Handouts

Points to make better presentation

Modes of Delivery

DELIVERY PRINCIPLES

Non verbal admonitions for a speaker

Eye contact Gesture Posture and Body Language Paralanguage

Speaker Behaviors to Avoid

Vocal
Speak too softly Speak too rapidly Fail to vary volume, tone, and rate of speaking Fill pauses with you know, um, ah

Physical
Rock back and forth Pace without purpose Fiddle with things, hair, jewelry, clothing Stare into space Fail to make eye contact Move cursor without purpose.