Sam Ramezanli
Class: Communication and Leadership
Professor: Kathleen Cashman-Walter
Date: October 6, 2014
Summary of “When the Scientist Presents”
While a good presentation can deliver the insights of a topic and allows the audience to clearly understand a textual topic in a visual and more memorable way, a bad presentation can also make the audience more confused for even the things that they already know. Unlike how most people think, presentation is not all about the quality of the contents of the presentation but it greatly depends on aspects such as presenter’s confidence, quality of slides, and speaker’s methods and preparation for that particular topic. The most complicated and boring topics can seem so interesting by the audience,
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Different presentations should satisfy different kinds of expectations. Therefore, presenting a business project to some engineers should be varied from presenting in the university classroom. But in every presentation, the audience is expecting to learn the most essential features from a topic in best simplest form. so the presenter needs to focus on significant points and tries his best to explain them as it is convincing enough. The presenter can accomplish this by using features such as animation screens, colorful pages and using advantage of more visual presentation.Moreover, audience expects that the presentation has a pace which can be easily followed by the audience. In addition, presenter should provide methods for direct networking and connection with the …show more content…
Some instances of these fear are: missing important points, inability to answer the questions, lack of communication and being rejected by the group based on the background. In order to overcome these fears presenter needs to speak with confidence which can be gained through practicing and rehearsing before the presentation as the audience can easily spot the signs of a presenter without confidence. In addition, presenter needs to be in control of his mind by rehearsing before the presentation. Maintaining a strong eye contact is also very important. This can be achieved by not looking at someone for too long but also not shifting eye contact or scanning the audience very quickly. Wearing clean and comfortable clothes can contribute to self-confidence and projecting a good image. A presenter must be careful not to reveal their shortcomings by addressing their weaknesses and stating their nervousness about speaking in
When you see a solider in his or her uniform, you are proud that they are serving this country to protect our freedom, securing our country, and defending democracy worldwide. The solider can come from different branches of the Military. The one you might be familiar with is the U.S. Army. These soldiers are well respected and prepared to serve our country whenever and wherever needed, combat-ready at all times, and trained to counter any threat, anywhere. In 2007, the United States Army department published a recruitment ad for U.S.
A variety of communication media can be considered when planning to produce a presentation, for example verbal communication and written communication, each type of communication media has its advantages and limitations. When developing my presentation I decided to use both verbal and written communication, although both communication methods were used I had to ensure that they were used in the correct quantities. To keep my presentation engaging I tried to use as much visual representation as possible limiting the amount of text per slide. I chose to use PowerPoint because of its combination of written and verbal communication (not to mention the cost effectiveness of choosing PowerPoint and simplistic interface); the written aspects included the text on the slides, screenshots and images. The screenshots proved particularly useful as they was of the actual database used in the daily running of the Apprenticeships Store, once paired with the demonstration of inputting data into the database it ensured greater understanding due to more practical learning as opposed to theoretical learning. More detail was provided in my handouts ensuring I didn’t give too much information at once and this allowed the audience to document any supplementary information I said during the presentation, by speaking and interpreting what was on the slides ensured the presentation remained fluid and
Larry Karson, of the University of Houston’s Department of criminal justice, wrote his article about how a Grand Jury gets put together in the state of Texas. He clearly explains the process of picking the members for the Grand and Petit Jury and compares these processes with each other. Like two of the other articles I have mentioned, this article also explains the historical background and how Grand juries first started. It goes into depth of how racial discrimination in the Texas juries plays a roll with the proper functioning of the juries and how this problem can be averted.
What is…. And what could be? That is how a presentation can go depending on how you present your message. Using Steve Jobs and MLK (both known to history as being great speakers and motivators), Nancy Duarte showed that these men did not rely on some pre-written speech to dictate how their messages would come across. Establishing your point, acknowledging what is and what could be, and finally say why others should listen to what you have to say. It is also critical to make sure you are addressing the right audience. If you stick to a boring presentation, there is no clear vision for the future.
POP, 1. POP, 2 . POP, 3. It was at that moment that an american terrorist finished his magazine of bullets that he had aimed at all of children and teacher in sight. His assault rifles have firing off at least 20 bullets before he had to reload. The children scattering, hiding and cowering in fear as he began to reload and search for more victims. This has happened one to many time in the last 10 years of american history. Some of the biggest incidences being Columbine, Sandy Hook, Virginia Tech & the Parkland High School Shooting. However no changes were made to our current gun laws to stop this from happening again. The people of this country are tired of seeing innocent children being dragged away in body bags. Two-thousand eighteen is the year that the children and adults alike took to the streets and
Will the presentation and information give your employees an actionable plan to improve their lives and/or work methods? A public speaker’s presentation needs to be more than a simple monologue people forget about the next day. It has to resonate with the audience on a long-term basis.
The intended audience for the presentation is identified and their level of understanding of the presentation topic is assessed
One element that was effective was the background and overview that was provided in the presentation. These components to the presentation displayed the problem successfully, while drawing the audience in to the issue of current teachings of this “Digital Generation.” Another element was the speakers informative use of images and statistics to provide support for the solution he was proposing. Lastly, an element that made this presentation stronger was the actual solution to the problem. The solution was logical to the audience and purposeful due to the adequate background that the presenter provided to “paint the
Making a good first impression is important as it often lays the foundation of how people perceive you, and therefore, the way in which they chose to interact with you. Presentations portray the apex of this effect, as a good lecture will capture its listeners’ attention, while a poorly designed exhibition will put off its respective audience within moments of its commencement. The presentation shown in the video “Worst ever pitch, worst ever product on BBC’s Dragon’s Den” has several examples of what not to do for a presentation. . The show “Dragon’s Den” places presenters in front of prospective financial backers in order generate money so they can further their products. When building a presentation you should understand
I believe what makes a presentation effective is when the presenter shows that he or she is knowledgeable regarding the subject. The presenter must do their research and truly understand the topic that they are discussing. I believe that the lecturer should try to make their presentation geared towards all the different learning methods. For example, people can be auditory, visual or hands on learners (Leopold, 2012). Furthermore, some presenters make their presentation towards their own method (Leopold, 2012). I believe that a presentation should include a little bit of everything. The individual should include visual aids, among power point slides and interactive activities for the audience. The presenter can also involve the audience with group actives or questions and answer
Looking back at the example above you do need to adapt your presentation and other things that you can adapt are your voice, use of terminology and format. For example you need to modulate your voice to get the best effect and show excitement when talking to people or trying to pitch an idea. Listen to the best TV presenters or even Vloggers and you will see the one thing that stands out is how they vary the tone of their voice for different parts of a presentation. You need to capture your audience by using your voice to naturally show a range of emotions so that they will connect with you. Someone that uses a monotone pitch when communicating verbal will lack the skills needed to draw an audience in for any great length of
Consider the following key points as well as how to best communicate the content that is necessary for the requested presentation.
I like that you used a lot of images in your presentation. With the use of visuals, it’s easier for the viewer to visualize what you’re talking about. Your presentation could’ve been even more effective, if you used less text on your slides, and instead, put more in the notes section. If this would’ve been
Moreover, her eye contact usually focuses on the middle part of the class, which leads other audiences to think that the presenter does not care about themselves. On the other hand, she uses appropriate facial expressions, maintains good posture and moves purposefully. In this way, the speech does not become monotonous and the audiences follow her with ease and without the need for further explanation. Her somewhat effective physical delivery is accompanied by a successful vocal delivery. The presenter speaks at an appropriate pace and uses pausing before switching to a new idea as a strategy to give audiences a chance to think about it. She also has a loud and clear tone of voice, uses correct intonation and does not fall into hesitations frequently. These factors contribute to the effectiveness of the presentation and make it less bothersome from the perspective of audiences. In sum, the presenter’s delivery counteracts the deficiencies of the organization and content, but not totally.
Nobody will want to listen to nothing but a single person talking for two hours, and neither will they want to watch a slideshow filled with text. Even worse is the speaker who reads out almost word for word the things in