Preparing+your+presentation

=__Preparation__ =

**Key Understanding:** Preparing for a presentation is the most important step in the presenting process. This is the time to make sure that all material is covered and well thought through.

//When preparing for a presentation, write a list of the key objectives that will be presented. This is your starting point of the preparation. Once the list of objectives are made and clear, there should be a rough draft of the presentation written. Review and edit the rough draft until perfected.//

__**Presentation Aides**__ //The use of aides are imperative to keeping the presentation on track.// //Numbering your cue cards is an important step because this will help keep the presentation in order, in case the cue cards were accidentally placed out of order, according to the presentation.// //Not putting too much information on a cue card is vital. The cue cards should be a guide to keep the presenter on track during the presentation, therefore you need minimal information to cue your thoughts on the subject being presented.// //The visual aides that are used in the presentation should be marked on your cue cards to prompt the presenter to show them at the appropriate times.//
 * Cue cards
 * Number your cards
 * Use appropriate amount per card
 * Mark visual aides on card

__**Practice makes perfect**__ //Practicing the presentation is a wise choice. Make sure everything makes sense and runs smoothly.//
 * Memorize your script
 * Know everything possible about the topic being presented
 * Do not read from a script when actually presenting
 * Record yourself
 * Recordings can help perfect presentation skills by being able to hear what you sound like to the audience
 * <span style="COLOR: rgb(39,0,255); FONT-FAMILY: Georgia,serif">Practice the presentation at least four times before the final presentation
 * <span style="COLOR: rgb(39,0,255); FONT-FAMILY: Georgia,serif">One practice session should be in front of an audience
 * <span style="COLOR: rgb(39,0,255); FONT-FAMILY: Georgia,serif">Get feedback and advice from the practice audience