What is an oral presentation? Oral presentations, also known as public speaking or simply presentations, consist of an individual or group verbally addressing an audience on a particular topic. The aim of this is to educate, inform, entertain or present an argument.
3. OUTLINE :
1. Introduction of Oral Presentation
2. Oral Communication
2.1. Why we use Oral Communication?
2.2. Communication Probe Table
3. Steps for Preparing Effective Oral Presentaion
4. Visual Aids
4.1. Types/Tools for Visual Aids
4.2. When to use Visual Aids
4.3. Importance of Visual Aids
5. Types of Oral Presentaion
6. Strategies for an Effective Verbal Delivery
4. OUTLINE :
7. Aspects of Non_Verbal Communication
8. Stage Fright
7.1. When and Where Does Performance Anxiety Happens?
7.2. Tips to Avoid Stage Fright
7.3. Treatment for Stage Fright
6. What is Oral Presentation?
1) Capture your audience's interest
2) Give them a context for your work.
3) Pose your central question, problem, or
issue
4) Offer the most concise answer or
argument you can give.
8. Oral Communication
• Oral communication is the process of expressing information or
ideas by word of mouth.
• Oral communication is the process of verbally transmitting
information and ideas from one individual or group to another.
• Oral communication can be either formal or informal. Examples of
informal oral communication include:
• Face-to-face conversations
• Telephone conversations
• Discussions that take place at business meetings
10. There are many situations in which it makes sense to choose oral
over written communication
• Oral communication is more personal and less formal than written
communication
• If time is limited and a business matter requires quick resolution,
it may be best to have a face-to-face or telephone conversation
• There is also more flexibility in oral communication; you can
discuss different aspects of an issue and make decisions more
quickly than you can in writing.
Why we use Oral Communication?
11. • Oral communication can be especially effective in addressing
conflicts or problems
• Talking things over is often the best way to settle disagreements
or misunderstandings.
• Finally, oral communication is a great way to promote employee
morale and maintain energy and enthusiasm within a team.
Why we use Oral Communication?
12. • A recent study sought to determine which modes of
communication were used during a business day. Out of Eight
mode of frequently cited, oral communication with face to face
communication is dominated. The following table suggest that
where written communication is extensively used, business
personal used oral communication.
Communication Probe Table
13. • Modes of communication used by selected US executive and Asian
and chines managers
Communication Probe Table
15. • Determine the purpose
We communicate with each other so that we convey what we want
to convey. And listener easily understand what we want to explain.
Our goal is after we have finished our talk, listener will accept our
proposal our thesis etc.
• Analyze the audience and occasion
Whether some one writes and speaks, the message must be adapted
to audience. If you are going to talk in your organization then you
have some idea about your audience.
Steps for Preparing Effective Oral Presentation
16. When you are going to speak outside you must know your audience
so that you can convey your message easily and clearly. For this
seek the size of audience, age, interest, hobbies occupation so that
you can convey your message. This all will help you to make a good
and solid presentation.
• Select The main Idea for message
Main theme or idea should be done first. What is the purpose of
your talk. Then gather some additional information which will help
and support you ideas. Write main points in on the page
Steps for Preparing Effective Oral Presentation
17. • Research The Topic
For sure you will not get all the information of your central theme.
Thus you need to collect more facts, ideas and data related to your
topic. It will help you to strengthen your ideas, because in research
you will get more detail information of your topic.
• Organize the data
Once you collect all the information and data related to your topics,
now organize this data in proper format. Make outlines. Good
speech contain three parts i.e Introduction, body and summery.
Steps for Preparing Effective Oral Presentation
18. • Time Yourself
• Your Presentation should be not too long nor too short. They should be
moderate.
• Short Talks may ranges from 1 to 10 minute in length.
• Longer statement may vary from 10 minute to 1 hour.
• One thing for sure, longer the presentation increases the risk of losing
an audience attention(Persuasive).
• So keep in mind, convey your main message first.
Steps for Preparing Effective Oral Presentation
19. • Create Visual Aids
Visual aids can be a very powerful tool to enhance the impact of
your presentations. Words and images presented in different
formats can appeal directly to your audience's imagination, adding
power to your spoken words.
Steps for Preparing Effective Oral Presentation
21. Visual aids are visual materials, such as
pictures, charts, and diagrams, that
help people understand and remember
information shared in an oral
presentation.
Visual Aids
22. • Power Point
• Projector
• White or black
board
• Paper handouts
• Flip chart
Tools/Types for Visual Aids
23. Think about using visual aids at the
following times:
• Introduction
• Display the title of your presentation
• Define particular technical terms or units
• Main points
• Highlight new points with an appropriate
image or phrase
• Support technical information with
clearly displayed data
When to use Visual Aid
24. • Demonstrate key points
• Increase audience interest
• Increase impact of message
• Helps listeners retain information
• Help your present ideas without depending of the
audience
• Use simple and easy language for the understanding
of the audience
• There is no doubt that visual aids play important
roles in making your presentation effective and
impressive
Importance of Visual Aids
26. • Extemporaneous
This method is preferred by audience and speaker, allow a speaker
to use notes or an outline. Use this method whenever possible, it
allows more eye contact with audience and permits you to
established rapport.
• Reading/Manuscript
Major political figure and other who don't want to make a mistake
read a manuscript. Today speaker on television often read from
teleprompter, a device allowing them to read their words directly
from a script passing in front of camera lens.
Types of Oral Presentation
27. • Memorization
Some people memorized all the data, which is not a good thing
because there is a great chance of forgetting the material.
• Impromptu
An Impromptu speech is a talk that you give on the spot with no
preparation.
The speech could be as professional as a project update or as casual
as a toast at a wedding. Either way, you are expected to say
something smart, witty and charming.
Types of Oral Presentation
29. • Pitch
Pitch is the highness and lowness of voice. Pitch is powerful tool for adding
meaning to your speech. Read the following question in a monotone:
She took that boy to the party?
Now, raise your pitch to put an emphasis on "she". Then, try reading the
sentence, emphasizing a different word each time, playing with varying
pitches.
See how pitch can substantially change the meaning of the sentence?
Think about how your vocal clues make your meaning clearer and easier
for your listeners.
Strategies for an Effective Verbal Delivery
30. • Rate
Rate is basically how many words you speak in a minute. Most expert speaker
suggest that use 60 to 80 words per minute. But in more casual conversation it
might be 80 to 250 per minute.
• Volume
Volume is loudness or softness of your voice.
Know what volume your voice should be in your classroom. If you speak too
softly your speech serves little purpose. At the same time, don't mistake
shouting for speaking loudly.
Strategies for an Effective Verbal Delivery
31. • Pronunciation
Pronunciation is the most important and difficult problem that
non-native English speakers have to face when studying English. It
is therefore very important that speaker should pronounce words
in correct way. Improper pronunciation can lead to negative
impression, misunderstanding and ineffective communication.
Strategies for an Effective Verbal Delivery
33. • Kinesics
The word kinesics means “Movement” and
refers to the study of hand, arm, body, and face
movements. Specifically, this section will
outline the use of posture, gestures, eye
contact, and facial expressions as nonverbal
communication.
Aspects of Non Verbal Communication
34. i. Gesture: A gesture is a movement that
“represents action” but it can also convey abstract
or metaphorical information.
ii. Posture: The term “posture” means the position of
the body in space. It indicates the position of the
body in space and has the purpose of maintaining
the body in balance, during the dynamic movements
and the stasis.
Aspects of Non Verbal Communication
35. iii. Eye Contact: It shows attentiveness and interest
in what is being said. Eye contact is similar to a
conversation; it goes back and forth between those
individuals who are engaged in a discussion,
dialogue, or chat. But remember, just as
maintaining eye contact is important, be sure not to
stare!
iv. Facial Expressions: A facial expression is one or
more motions or positions of the muscles beneath
the skin of the face. According to one set of
controversial theories, these movements convey the
emotional state of an individual to observers.
Aspects of Non Verbal Communication
36. • Haptics
Haptic communication is a branch of nonverbal
communication that refers to the ways in
which people communicate and interact via
the sense of touch. Touch is the most
sophisticated and intimate of the five senses.
Aspects of Non Verbal Communication
37. • Proxemics
Proxemics is the study of personal space and
the degree of separation that individuals
maintain between each other in social
situations.
Aspects of Non Verbal Communication
39. “Stage fright is a type of anxiety that describes feeling anxious when speaking or
performing in front of a group of people. It isn't just limited to literal stages. In
general, stage fright is a colloquial term used to describe performance anxiety,
presentation anxiety, or the fear of public speaking.”
What is Stage Fright?
41. A person may experience stage fright during the following events:
• Job interviews
• Class presentations
• Exercise classes
• Work meetings
• Speaking to customer service representatives
• Making small talk with strangers
• Making speeches or toasts
When & Where Does Performance Anxiety Happen?
43. • Always keep in mind the present, not the past or the future
• Try not to obsess about being perfect
• Look at the end of the stage or who is smiling and forget the criticism of the public
• Try not to dramatize mistakes
• Try imagine what it would be like if nobody was watching
Tips to Avoid Stage Fright:
44. Psychotherapy can be useful in overcoming stage
fright, with different techniques applied:
• Techniques at the cognitive level: based on
psychoeducation, aiming to make the patient see
that anxiety is caused by their own negative
thoughts.
• Relaxation techniques: aim to achieve effects
similar to medication taken to reduce anxiety, but
permanently, not for a few hours.
• Behavioral techniques: social skills are practiced.
What is the Treatment for Stage Fright?
