Tips for Giving Better Presentations

Use the links to answer each of the questions below. Write your answers on your own sheet of paper and turn into Mr. Alesch.

Link 1 - http://www.veen.com/jeff/archives/000483.html

  1. What is the first step this article lists to help give better presentations? Why do you think this is important?
  2. What is the third step this article lists to help give better presentations? Why do you think this is important?

Link 2 - http://www.presentation-pointers.com/showarticle.asp?articleid=25

  1. What does PAL stand for? What is an example of each part?
  2. What does step 6 say everyone should do when preparing for a speech?
  3. Step 7 says that Stage fright is a negative term for being excited. (A) What is the definition of Stage Fright? (B) Do you think this statement is true? (C) How does tip 7 recommend that you handle stage fright?

Link 3 - http://mason.gmu.edu/~montecin/powerpoint.html

  1. What are the 6 hints this website gives for a successful presentation?
  2. What are the 8 things this website says make effective PowerPoint slides?
  3. What are the 10 guidelines this websites gives for text on your slides?
  4. What are the 3 tips this website gives on clip art and graphics?

Turn in to Mr. A when you are finished.