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Presentation is defined as the act of formally giving something to someone or of formally demonstrating or showing something. .According to Oxford Dictionary: The giving of something to someone, especially as part of a formal ceremony is called Presentation. The manner or style in which something is given, offered, or displayed is called Presentation.
Example:
An example of presentation is when a salesman holds a conference to show all his clients a cool new product. When a person address in an assembly or a hall.
Purposes of Presentation:
There are many purpose of giving presentations, but the four main purposes are as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. To inform To persuade To educate To entertain
1. To inform:
Here your core goal is to clarify. Secure understanding, explain a process. The presenter, most often, is making a presentation to inform. In brief, at the conclusion of your message you hope listeners have a better comprehension of an issue, an idea, a process, a procedure. For example: A manager informs his employees about the rules and policy of the company.
2. To persuade:
Gaining willing acceptance of an idea is core to persuasion. Note that the key word here is willing. Your goal is that after you have finished your presentation. Listeners will accept your proposal, your claim, your thesis. You hope they will do ask them to do. Advertisements also desire a positive result. But their tools of presentation may include the oral plus many other kinds of persuasive devices. For example: A salesman persuades public for buying the products.
3. To educate:
This type of presentation is to educate people, to provide knowledge, to share knowledge and ideas, and experience in an effective way. For example: A teacher give lecture to students.
4. To entertain:
This speaking genre may include not only humorous statements you will make-of which there will probable will few-but also the numerous ceremonial, introductory, or stimulating statements. Social occasions such as promotion parties, retirements, or anniversaries are characteristics of this kind of speaking. For example: A stage artist performs on stage or an actor performed in a film on TV.
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1. Reading out:
Major political figures and others who do not want to make a mistake read a manuscript. If they will be filmed or have their statements appeared on the evening news, ad-libbing could lead to problems.
2. Memorization:
Few Presenters today memorize complete presentation. Nor should they. Often the first few words of a statement can be memorized. But the time needed to recall a long speech is prohibited.
3. Extemporaneous:
This method most preferred by audiences and presenters, allows a presenter to use notes or an outline. Use this method whenever possible, it allows more eye contact with an audience, permits you to establish rapport, and enables you to move with ease.
4. Impromptu:
Many of us are called upon at the last moment to offer comments. When you speak off the cuff without preparation. Without a forewarning that you will speak, you are speaking impromptu.
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Introduction:
Traditionally an introduction seeks to do several things. Get attention. Include an aim or purpose, and lay out the direction of the speech. An introduction we can include the historical background, definitions, agenda etc.
Body:
Some people refer to the heart of the message as text or discussion. Here you include evidence, data for your central theme; here you organize the supports for your central purpose. Organizing the body of the talk is similar to developing the text or discussion of a major paper.
Summary:
A summary reminds the audience of the main ideas covered in the body of the presentation, whereas a conclusion draws inferences from the data. Regardless of your intent, there must be an ending or a closing to your remarks.
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