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Question 1

Approach to preparing a presentation

Answer 1

Organisation:
· Purpose – why this specific presentation; why now; what do they want to be able to do or understand; what
message does the presenter want to convey?
· Audience analysis – number of participants; is attendance compulsory; what are their roles/responsibilities;
what skills/past experience do the audience members have?
· Prepare – write down everything you could talk about and outline of your objectives – what do you need to
persuade the audience to do in a carefully targeted manner?
· Anticipate audience questions –consider what the audience may ask.
· Introduction, middle and conclusions – determined by the content and purpose of presentation, summarise
main points, etc.
· Determine main points – don’t have too many, discard any points that are not relevant, use of stories,
illustrations etc, avoid risk of going over time.
· Identify support material required – readings, facts, and consult local expert if necessary.
· Teaching style - incorporation of adult based learning theory, use of different modalities of communication,
interactive versus more didactic approach.
· Rehearsal – prepare visual aids etc, practice.