ARead the brief and prepare your own presentation. Don’t forget to KISS (Keep it Short and Simple)!
FULL PRESENTATION PRACTICE: GIVING INFORMATION
Subject and structure
Choose from the following list or think of your own subject.
· My department and / or my company
· My industry
· My university
· My research
· My country
Take any direction you wish with your chosen subject, but divide your presentation into three clear parts using the structure below.
Your audience
You are making this presentation to a group of people who are very important for your future career. This could be your board of directors, a group of external professors, an assessment centre panel or an audience at an international conference, for example. Describe your audience before you start your presentation.
Your targets
· To have a fluent “who”, “why”, “what”, “how” start
· To have a well-structured and signposted presentation
· To finish well with a summary and clear conclusion
· To leave a good impression by giving a well-prepared presentation
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B Give your full presentation.
FEEDBACK AND TARGETS
A If you’re working in a group, analyse each other’s presentation, using the Feedback form below.
Feedback form: Lay solid foundations
| Poor | OK | Yes! | Wow! | Comments | |
| Start Who Why What How Variety | |||||
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| Finish Signal Summary Present perfect Conclusion Closing remarks |
