6. Determine your topic, and what you
will cover
Brainstorm and organize all your ideas
Research - Make sure you are wellinformed on your topic
Classify and order your ideas
Emphasize the important elements
7. Summarize the key points of the presentation
Summarize how to implement solutions
Summarize future predictions based on your
persuasion strategies
8. Make it BIG
If it looks too big on the computer,
it’s the perfect size
Keep it SIMPLE
Present the main idea of each
concept
9. Make it CLEAR
Choose an appropriate font, font size,
and color
Be CONSISTENT
Use a logical sequence and one format
10. Prepare your visuals in advance
Always make back-up copies
Rehearse a lot (avoid the use of papers or note
cards)
Know how to use the technical equipment
Preview the room, and select the layout that is
best for your presentation
11. Enhance understanding of the topic
Help your speech be more impressive,
and improve your image
Maintain the audience’s attention and
increase their interest
Help build credibility
Add variety
13. Use visuals sparingly
Rule 7 X 7
Use no more than 7 lines of text per slide
Use no more than 7 words per line of text
Restrict the contents of tables and graphs
Maintain uniformity in font style, font size, and
bullets
14. Never use confusing abbreviations
The use of periods at the end of the bullets is not
necessary
Artistry and sounds do not substitute for content, and they
can distract your audience
Select complimentary colors; avoid color clashes
Use fonts like “Sans Serif” or “Times New Roman”
16. This is font
48
This is font 36
This is font 28
This is font 24
This is font 20
This is font 18
This is font 16
The font size
of the word
below is
written in 48.
17. Attention of audience will be divided
Audience may pay more attention to
visuals than to speaker
Avoid slides with too much movement
and/or sounds
18. Be punctual
Stand up, or sit straight
Keep hands in front of you
Maintain eye contact with the audience
on all sides of the room
Start the presentation with a smile
Use a conversational tone
Dress neatly and professionally
19. Speak loud enough to be heard, and be confident
Don’t speak in a monotone
Alternate the rate of your voice
Slow down when emphasizing important points
Pauses can also be used to add emphasis
Drink water to prevent voice problems
20. No preparation
Lack of enthusiasm
No presentation
No eye contact
objectives
Mediocre first
impression
Lack good visuals
Ineffective closing
Lack of facial
expression
Stays in one place
No audience
involvement
21. Corporal Movement
Swinging and moving excessively
Playing with hair
Chewing gum
Clicking the top of a pen
Playing with jewelry
Leaning against something for support
23. Know the room
Arrive early
Walk around the room
Know the audience
Know, practice, and
revise your material
Realize people want you
to succeed
Don’t apologize for being
nervous
Concentrate on your
message
Learn how to relax
Turn nervousness into
positive energy
Visualize yourself
speaking
Gain experience
24. Transform fear and nervousness to
presentation presence and strength
Breathe deeply and exhale slowly (repeat)
Stretch your muscles (neck, legs, and arms)
Repeat breathing exercise, close your eyes, relax,
feel prepared and ready
Walk the room: feel the space of your success
Greet your audience (Impact them)
25. Know the background of your topic
Find out if there are any current / recent studies
Know if there is any influence or impact on
society / environment / organization
Know the sources on which your research is based
