Effective Presentation Skills: Managing Nervousness
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What is the recommended approach towards nervousness during a presentation?

  • Suppress any signs of nervousness to appear more professional
  • Recognize and accept the signs of nervousness as they may diminish during the presentation (correct)
  • Ignore the signs of nervousness and focus solely on the content
  • Avoid preparing ahead of time to reduce nervousness

    • How can you reduce nervousness before a presentation?

  • By being unprepared and unfamiliar with the audience
  • By not rehearsing before presenting
  • By ignoring the content and presentation ahead of time
  • By knowing your content and rehearsing several times prior to presenting (correct)

    • Why is it important to be aware of the audience's size, composition, and needs?

  • To ignore their needs and preferences during the presentation
  • To provide examples not relevant to the group
  • To speak in a monotone voice throughout the presentation
  • To tailor the presentation to meet their specific requirements (correct)

    • What is the recommended way to maintain physical control during a presentation?

    <p>Breathe deeply and slowly before beginning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to maintain composure during a presentation?

    <p>To establish a connection with the audience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the speaker's image in a presentation?

    <p>It helps in creating a good first impression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of fonts should be avoided for effective PowerPoint presentations?

    <p>Times New Roman or Palatino</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended font size for effective PowerPoint presentations?

    <p>24 point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended number of words per line for bullet points in PowerPoint presentations?

    <p>6 words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of text background combination is recommended for PowerPoint presentations?

    <p>Dark text on a light background</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of fonts should be used for most of the presentation in effective PowerPoint presentations?

    <p>Single sans-serif fonts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should graphics and design be in PowerPoint presentations?

    <p>Clean and uncluttered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done when using charts or graphs in PowerPoint presentations?

    <p>Use only enough text to explain clearly and label the graphic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the background be for effective PowerPoint presentations?

    <p>Consistent and subtle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be avoided when using fonts in PowerPoint presentations?

    <p>Using all caps for titles only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be used sparingly when creating PowerPoint presentations?

    <p>&quot;Quality clipart&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

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