INTRODUCTION
Tasks to Accomplish
- Get audience's attention
- Introduce topic and purpose Relate topic to self
- Relate topic to audience Preview main points
Helpful Tips
- Keep it short ( 7 to 7 ½ minutes)
- Craft intro last
- Look for opener as you research
- Try out different openers on a peer Rehearse over and over and over
BODY
- Organizational Patterns
- Chronological Spatial Topical
- Problem-Solution Cause-Effect
- Pro-Con
Helpful Tips
Limit main points to 2 to 4
Balance main points:
- --time
- --development
Clearly divide points:
- --transitions
- --signposting
CONCLUSION
Tasks to Accomplish
Signal approach of end of presentation
Review the main points
Provide closure, lasting thought
Helpful Tips
Look for closings as you research Try out multiple closings on peer Consider circular pattern. Keep it short ( 7 minute or less) Rehearse over and over and over