Presentation Skills Knowledge

Which of these is NOT a way in which you can be more assertive when giving a presentation?

• Being direct and keeping to the point

• Letting your emotions govern your reactions

• Standing up for yourself

• Speaking loudly, slowly and clearly

Which of these is an example of open, positive body language?

• Folded arms

• Enthusiastic hand gestures

• Keeping facial expressions neutral

• Indirect eye contact

While giving your presentation, how might you improve the way you are speaking?

• By varying your pitch and volume to emphasize certain parts of the speech

• By talking quickly so people feel pumped

• Using jargon

• Directing your voice primarily at those sat near the front

Which of these should you avoid while giving your presentation?

• Repeating yourself and going off topic

• Using occasional pauses

• Talking slowly

• Making frequent eye contact with your audience

What is the guaranteed way to lose connection with your audience?

• Poor body language

• Speaking too softly

• Not making any eye contact

• Not being prepared

When presenting, what are the two main reasons presenters stop looking at the audience?

• They are nervous.

• They forget what they were going to say.

• They need to look at their notes.

• They are looking at their slides.

Which selection contains the five items in the Conclusion Structure?

• Signaling the end, Summarizing, Conclusion, Results, Sources

• Introduction, Outline, Body, Closing, Inviting questions / discussion

• Signaling the end, Summarizing, Conclusion, Closing, Inviting questions / discussion

• Signaling the end, Main points, Restating the problem, Solutions, Inviting questions / discussion

What is the most important visual in a presentation?

• Body Language

• Voice Techniques

• The presenter

• Closing

In general, you should slow down to make your most important points.  This gives your message time to sink in.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Before you begin writing your presentation, what should you consider?

• The cost of giving the presentation

• The overall aim of the presentation

• The time of day you will be giving it

• How you will reach the venue