Read an article about making presentations. Check if any of the characteristics you listed in activity 1 are mentioned in the text.
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October 22, 2019

Presentations can be nerve-wracking to give. You’re far more likely to walk into a […] meeting with confidence if your writing and visuals are compelling. Take time to carefully compose your story, practice and make a slideshow that will impress your audience. Thankfully, there are plenty of modern tools and programs that provide beautiful presentation templates.

Part 1

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1 Create an outline before you start writing. Follow the traditional outline of introduction, evidence, insights and conclusion. Imagine you are writing a story and need to map out the plot.

2 Use the rule of threes. Structure your report to respond to three aspects of the thing you are presenting or answer three questions, such as “what,” “why” and “how.” The human mind is set up to respond positively to three things in a list or in a presentation.

3 Tell a story or ask a question to get the audience thinking right away. This will help evoke a mental image and get them thinking critically about what you’re saying.

4 Find the most compelling data. Balance that and then tell them why the data is important in each of your three sections. Remember, most of the data can be shown with visual aids, so don’t over report.

5 Ask the audience questions. […] Build interaction into your presentation to avoid boring lectures.

6 Match the vocabulary and tone to your audience. […] Research your audience so that you can better customize your presentation to their needs.

7 Ensure there is good flow to your presentation. Practice it in front of a […] friend so that you can ask them what they’ve taken away from the presentation.

8 Explain how your presentation or proposal adds value to the person’s life. The audience may only leave with this impression.

9 Keep it short and sweet. A shorter presentation is likely to be memorable. If the presentation is over 30 minutes, you should consider cutting it back or breaking it up into several chapters.

Part 2

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1 Pick your platform strategically. If you don’t have a projection screen or you’re outside in full sunlight, a PowerPoint won’t be the best way to present your data. […] you might be able to employ a laptop, a projector or even cell phones to ensure you are reaching your audience.

2 Select a template that fits your audience. There’s very little reason to design your own template when so many slideshow programs give you compelling templates to choose from.

3 Choose a consistent design. Consistency allows the listener to notice the information, rather than the way it’s presented. Don’t change colors, fonts or structure unnecessarily.

4 Avoid excessive text in your slides. Use white space so that the audience’s attention is focused on particular data.

5 Use graphs, charts and other visual tools, in place of bulleted lists whenever possible. Your speaking will provide the insights, so give the data in the most straightforward way.

6 Try using infographics. This is a chart or graph that incorporates pictures with data and words to form a coherent, and very attractive, story. You may need to use an infographic service […].

7 Use photographs that are relevant. Make sure you don’t simply use stock imagery. Any way you can tie in […] emotional images will create a better response.

8 Focus on the slides themselves, rather than the music or transitions. These things can detract from a presentation, rather than add to it. A no-frills approach is usually best.

9 Proof your visuals. Ask someone else to proof them. Including typos or incorrect data will reflect poorly on you.
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Glossary
visual aid: something such as a map, a graph or a picture that helps people understand an idea.
tool: a piece of equipment, software or skill that can help you do something.

Read again the introduction of the article and check () the incorrect sentence about it.
a) People can get really nervous about giving presentations.
b) It’s important to take time to prepare your presentation carefully.
c) There aren’t many software programs that can help people prepare presentations.