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GIVING PRESENTATIONSDo’s
Don’t’s
Best Practices
And . . . Making Use of an Enthymeme
Winter 2015
BUT FIRST . . .� When was the last time you saw a presentation?
� What was it about?
� Who was the speaker?
� What was the context (setting)?
� When was the last time you saw a BAD presentation?
� What did the speaker do that stood out to you as being particularly unsuccessful? (List 3-4 things)
� When was the last time you saw a GOOD presentation?
� What did the speaker do that stood out to you as being particularly successful? (List 3-4 things)
� When was the last time you gave a presentation?
� What was it about?
� Who was your audience?
� Based on your responses to Qs 2 and 3, was it a successful or unsuccessful presentation? Why?
KEYS FROM THE LITTLE SEAGULL(AND FROM PERSONAL EXPERIENCE)
The Do’s and Don’t’s
DO’S: KEYS FROM THE LITTLE SEAGULL
�Clear structure� Introduction and context
� Key points with reasons and evidence
� Distinct conclusion
�Suitable tone (and vocabulary)
�Budget your time
DON’T’S: KEYS FROM PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
�Ignore your audience
�Underprepare
�Force the funny or the fancy
LET’S TALK VISUALS!
Thomas E. Dewey
� Appeared overconfident� Ran a lackluster, “safe campaign”�Was perceived as stuffy and aloof� Made several blunders�Would not address issues
Major Figure: Thomas E. Dewey � Negative public perception
� Overconfident
� Stuffy and Aloof
� “The little man on the wedding cake”
� Known for lackluster, “safe” campaign
� Botched rebuttals (or lack thereof)
� Avoided commenting on major issues
A NOTE ON PREZI(AND ALL OTHER FANCY PRESENTATION SOFTWARE)
YouTube: “The best Prezi presentation ever!” by metatronLTD1,908, 775 views, 1/20/15
A FEW WORDS ON VISUALS
�Keep it simple!
�Technology takes time
�Explore your options
�PRACTICE
WAIT, WHAT ABOUT THAT ENTHY-THING?
�Organization of Essay = Organization of Presentation
�Enthymeme = Thesis of essay = Main idea of presentation� Ex: Student fees at UO should be reduced because they do not directly fund the central educational mission of the university.
�Reason represents the “roadmap”