Lesson 28: 9-Step Guide Effective Presentation Preparation

What is the first step in preparing an effective presentation according to the guide?

• Know your purpose

• Research your audience

• Define your 'Big Idea'

• Create simple slides

Why is it important to know your purpose when preparing a presentation?

• To entertain the audience

• To understand the foundation of effective communication

• To create complex slides

• To avoid using jargon

What should your 'Big Idea' do?

• Include as much information as possible

• Resonate with your audience

• Be expressed in multiple sentences

• Focus on unrelated topics

What is the recommended structure for a presentation?

• Introduction, summary, conclusion

• Introduction, main body, conclusion

• Introduction, hook, main body, summary, conclusion

• Introduction, body, questions

Why should you avoid using jargon in your presentation?

• To use more technical terms

• To impress the audience

• To ensure everyone understands the message

• To make the presentation longer

What is the purpose of using linking/signposting phrases?

• To add more content

• To help the audience follow the presentation

• To make the presentation longer

• To confuse the audience

What should each slide in your presentation convey?

• As much text as possible

• A single message

• Multiple messages

• Complex graphs

What should you do at the end of your presentation?

• Summarize key points

• Ask unrelated questions

• Start a new presentation

• Introduce new topics

What is the final step in delivering an effective presentation?

• Conclude with a 'Call to Action'

• Skip the conclusion

• Use more jargon

• Add more slides

What is the main benefit of keeping your presentation simple?

• To make it longer

• To engage your audience

• To confuse the audience

• To use more technical terms