Who are they?
What do they already know about your topic?
Where are they coming from?
Are they already familiar with your message?
What do you want them to come away knowing?
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 Know the Environment
What feeling does the setting elicit?
What is the best way to operate in the space provided?
What external disturbances might impact the presentation?
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Appearance during Delivery
Stand
Move naturally
Make eye contact with each person in the room
Avoid unintentional gestures and fidgeting
Avoid preoccupation with objects--cell phones, watches, etc.,...
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Speak in a volume befitting room and audience sizes
Vary vocal tone
Vary the pace of delivery
Pause for effect
Ask questions of your audience
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Introduce yourself and your orientation to the subject matter
Provide a brief overview of the topic
Tell your audience your purpose for communicating about the topic and what you hope they will gain from your presentation
Deliver presentation, using visual aids/handouts, if necessary
Summarize, emphasizing key points
Allow time for a question and answer/discussion period
Thank the audience for attending and
remind them how they can contact you
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