MGTA36H3 Midterm: Chapter 17
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Presentation preparation steps: state your purpose, evaluate your audience, know the logistics, limit your topic, choose a method of organization, outline your main points, gather supporting data, write the introduction, write your outline. Preparing a final draft: use 8. 5 by 11 inch paper, not index cards, write on only top two-thirds of page, decide where to use visual aids, color code your presentation. Practice techniques: practice out loud, 3-6 times, practice where you will be speaking, if possible, practice with your visual aids, videotape your presentation, watch it, and make necessary adjustments. 10)if you don"t know the answer to a question, don"t try to bluff. Practice your presentation differently each time you do it. Practice to a friend to see how easy it is to understand. Practice in same way you will be presenting. Practice out loud; not in your head.
