Overview: Presentations
Giving presentations
Good communication is about being as clear and concise as possible, so you can be confident your audience has understood you. This involves thinking about what they need to know, the best way to get that across, and how it is structured.
Why is it important?
Complex ideas need to be communicated to your audience as clearly as possible, so they can understand your thinking without any difficulty or distortion.
How do I do it?
Presentations are about you as the presenter, as much as anything you put on screen. You need to make a connection with your audience through eye contact, open body language and a friendly tone.
Student tips (1m30)
Rather than trying to learn specific information by heart, get to know your topic really well, so you can feel confident presenting.
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Online Courses on Giving Presentations
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