10 Tips for Effective Presentation - Carl Kwan

1. 1. Plan and organize your content

In what order will you present your multigenre pieces?

2. 2. Keep it simple and concise

What does the term jargon mean?

3. 3. Use visuals

Which of the following are elements of visual consistency in your presentation?

• a cohesive color pallette (2-3 colors)

• on strong visual per slide

• flashy animations to get the audience's attention

• different theme/format/layout for each genre piece

4. 4. Practice and rehearse

How many times did Kwan suggest rehearsing your presentation perfectly?

• 3

• 5

• 10

• 20

5. 5. Be confident and engaging

What did Kwan suggest you do to evaluate how effective your presentation is?

• Ignore audience reactions.
• Present without any visuals.
• Believe in yourself.

• Film yourself.

6. 6. Use Cues

What cues will help you know what to say next in your presentation?

• Technical jargon
• Random facts
• Visuals

• Note cards

7. 7. Be prepared

8. 8. End with a call to action

What do you want your audience to do or remember?

9. 9. Be open to questions

Create a list of questions for the audience, specifically about their thoughts and opinions of the topic you presented.

10. 10. Follow up

How will you check in with your audience after the presentation?

• Thank you note: send an email thanking them for their attention and participation

• Gather feedback: send out a survey to get insights on the presentation's effectiveness, clarity, and value

• Share presentation materials: provide access to slides, handouts, or recordings to allow for review

• Share additional resources: provide links to relevant articles, studies, or websites