What is an Oral Presentation?

An oral presentation is generally a speech or vocal performance, occasionally accompanied by visually based presentations such as a slideshow.  An oral presentation is where you show your knowledge on a particular subject. You might be able to choose your topic, or maybe you have been given something to research and talk about to audience

Oral Presentation

By:

S.Naga Laxmi

ECE-B

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What is an Oral Presentation?

 An oral presentation is generally a speech or vocal performance, occasionally accompanied

by visually based presentations such as a

slideshow

 An oral presentation is where you show your knowledge on a particular subject You might

be able to choose your topic, or maybe you

have been given something to research and talk about to audience

Objectives of Oral Presentation

 Select appropriate points of emphasis in your

presentation

 Develop a useful level of detail

 Choose and prepare appropriate visual aids

 Create a tone that is sensitive to your

audience's circumstance

Determine

the

purpose

Analyze the audience

Gather informatio

n Adapt the

message

Necessities of oral

presentation

 Preparation and planning

 Structure of speech and language

 Visuals

 Create interest in audience

skills required for an Oral Presentation?

• Come across natural and relaxed

• Be understandable

• Say something useful

• Be memorable

Importance of non-verbal

communication

posture, appearance, listening, eye contact, hand gestures and facial expressions.

five main functions of non-verbal communication:

 to express emotions

 communicate interpersonal relationships

 support verbal interaction

 reflect personality

 perform rituals, such as greetings

and goodbyes

oral Visual alone Visual & oral

10%

35%

65%

Non-verbal communication

Importance of verbal

communication

 Verbal communication includes

rate, volume, pitch as well as articulation and pronunciation Verbal communication also

includes sign language and written forms of communication

five main functions of verbal

communication:

 To impart knowledge

 Clarification

Verbal communication Verbal nonverbal communication

How to Improve Verbal and Non-verbal Communication

 Effective listening

 Body language

 Intonations

 Ex:Record yourself with both a video camera

and an audio recorder to see how you communicate non-verbally

How to sell yourself with your

presentation

 Making a good first impression

 Speak professionally

 “Polish Up Your Public Speaking Skills in

Advance!”

 “At all stages of your career you need to sell yourself, your ideas, your value, and your

ability”

 Clarify the Purpose of your Presentation

 Clearly Define your Audience

 Research your Topic

 Organize your Information and Prepare your Message

 Prepare the Outline of your Message

 Rehearse your Presentation