(4)+Oral+Presentations


 * __Why do we need Presentation Skills?__**
 * Asking for a rise
 * Explaining a report
 * Obtaining a job
 * Problem solving
 * Selling a product or service
 * Interviews

// __The awful truth__ // Presentations play an important part in almost every area of work. It's how other people often judge our effectiveness. Presenting well is just as vital ouside work, too, whether you are addressing a school parents' meeting or giving an after-dinner speech.

// __PPP : a systematic approach to the process of public speaking__ // (a) Preparation (b) Practice (c) Presentation

**__(a) PREPARATION__**
 * __ Some tips for each stage: __**
 * Determine the general purpose
 * Choose the specific purpose
 * Analyse your audience
 * Organise the presentation
 * Outline the presentation
 * Develop visual aids
 * Use a pointer

**__(b) PRACTICE__** PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!!!!!
 * memorise? use a highlighter where memory may fail
 * notes? opening, key transitional points, quotes, ending
 * practice! pronunciation, articulation, eliminate 'ums' + 'ahs'
 * pause? easier listening, you take a breath, impact to words


 * __ (c) PRESENTATION __**
 * know your audience's needs and concerns
 * plan! Preparation gives you 50% of confidence
 * predict your audience's questions
 * know facilities and equipment
 * know when to quit

**__Source:__** Coursepack number 4