Mastering Formal Presentations
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Which one of these is considered the number one fear of most people?

  • Presentation skills
  • Public speaking (correct)
  • Conferences
  • Job interviews

What component do most interviews by postgraduates have?

  • Presentation skills (correct)
  • Rehearsal presentation
  • Execution
  • Planning & structuring

What is the aim of a presentation?

  • To cover the audience's needs
  • To prioritize the material
  • To establish the exact purpose (correct)
  • To fulfill the aims

What should you do to ensure you fulfill the aim of your presentation?

<p>Prioritize your material (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you know about the audience when planning your presentation?

<p>Their level of knowledge on the subject (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the common sections of an oral research presentation?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do to facilitate discussion of your presentation during Q&A?

<p>Prompt for questions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are infographics used?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended tip for reducing anxiety during a presentation?

<p>Make eye contact (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of hedging in a presentation?

<p>To soften communication and make statements sound less forceful (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common presenting mistake?

<p>Making eye contact with the audience (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the message we send is based upon what people see?

<p>55% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key component of a good presentation?

<p>Introduction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of a presentation?

<p>To establish the exact purpose (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do to ensure that what you are going to say is appropriate to both the aim and the audience?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the introduction in a presentation?

<p>To explain why your work is interesting (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended tip for personal appearance during a presentation?

<p>Dress appropriately (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of an oral research presentation in the academic community?

<p>To showcase your research findings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT true about presentation skills?

<p>The impact of communications rests solely on what you say (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of rehearsal in a presentation?

<p>To practice and refine your presentation skills (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to have good presentation skills?

<p>To make the most out of your first impression (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can make a presentation interesting?

<p>Conveying information through stories, gestures, and analogies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT true about the impact of communications?

<p>The impact of communications rests solely on what you say (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between leadership and presentation skills?

<p>They often go hand in hand (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an oral research presentation in the academic community?

<p>To communicate the importance of your research (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Presentation skills are important in both academic and business settings?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Information presented through stories and analogies is more interesting than just presenting facts?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The impact of communication is primarily based on what is said, rather than how it is said?

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Rehearsing a presentation is not necessary for a successful delivery?

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Good presentation skills can help make a positive first impression?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The aim of an oral research presentation is to showcase research findings?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Asking questions and receiving feedback from the academic community can strengthen research?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Having good presentation skills is important for leadership roles?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Public speaking is considered the number one fear of most people?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Most interviews by postgraduates have a presentation component?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Planning is an important step in preparing a presentation?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Understanding the audience is important when planning a presentation?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Each research presentation should include an introduction section?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Visual aids should be kept simple and clear in a presentation?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Infographics are great for making complex information easy to digest?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Rehearsal is an important step in preparing for a presentation?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The introduction of a presentation should explain why the work is interesting.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Hedging is a language tactic used to make statements sound more forceful.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Personal appearance has no impact on the message we send during a presentation.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Good presentations consist of three key components.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The aim of a presentation should be established at the end of the presentation.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Rehearsing a presentation is not important.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The aim of a presentation is the exact purpose of the presentation.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Infographics are not used in presentations.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The main purpose of the introduction in a presentation is to place the study in context.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following components of a presentation with their descriptions:

<p>Planning = Plan the structure and format of your presentation Execution = Deliver your points logically and in sequence Rehearsal = Ensure that what you are going to say is appropriate to both the aim and the audience Introduction = Introduce yourself and the others who are doing the presentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following aspects of a presentation with their importance:

<p>Audience = Understand their level of knowledge on the subject and target them appropriately Time = Don’t go over the allotted time and remember to allow time at the end for questions Aim = What is the aim (i.e. the exact purpose) of the presentation Visual Aid = Should add to the impact of your presentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of presentations with their key characteristics:

<p>Oral research presentation = Should contain sections like Introduction, Research Methods, Findings/Data, Discussion/Conclusion(s) Infographic design = A visual representation of information or data that gives an easy-to-understand overview of a topic Job interview presentation = Expected by many employers to demonstrate good verbal communication skills Academic presentation = Always have a presentation/chalk talk component</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following facts about presentation skills with their descriptions:

<p>Often leadership and presentation skills go hand in hand = The two skills are often found in the same person A large portion of the impact of communications rests on how you look and sound = Non-verbal communication is important Having good presentation skills allows you to make the most out of your first impression = The skills can help create a positive first impression Information by itself is boring, unless it’s startling. Conveying it through stories, gestures and analogies makes it interesting = The way information is presented can make it interesting</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following sections of a presentation with their descriptions:

<p>Planning = The initial step in preparing a presentation Rehearsal = A step that is often skipped but is important for a successful delivery Executing the presentation = The actual delivery of the presentation to the audience Presentation = The act of showcasing research findings to the academic community</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements about the purpose of an oral research presentation with their correct descriptions:

<p>Communicate the importance of your research = One of the goals of a well-done oral research presentation Clearly state your finding and the analysis of those findings = Another goal of a well-done oral research presentation Induce others in the academic community to ask questions and give you valuable feedback = A potential outcome of an oral research presentation Showcase your research findings = The main purpose of an oral research presentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following sections of a presentation with their typical number of slides:

<p>Introduction = 3-4 slides Materials and Methods = 2-3 slides Results = 2-4 slides Implications and Conclusions = 2-3 slides</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following tips for reducing anxiety during a presentation with their descriptions:

<p>Organize = Plan the structure and format of your presentation Breathe = Take deep breaths to calm yourself Move = Use body movement to release tension Make Contact Before Your Talk = Establish a connection with the audience before starting the presentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following tips for personal appearance during a presentation with their descriptions:

<p>Dress Appropriately = Wear clothes that are suitable for the occasion Make Eye Contact = Look at your audience, not the floor or your notes 55% of the message we send is based upon what people see = The majority of the impact of personal appearance in a presentation People make snap decisions about us based on what we wear = The influence of personal appearance on the audience's perception</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following tips for presentation delivery with their descriptions:

<p>Vary the tone of your voice and the pace at which you speak = Use different voice intonations and speaking speeds to engage the audience Be careful of little verbal tics e.g. 'um', 'er', and 'you know' = Avoid using unnecessary fillers in your speech Use pauses = Take breaks in your speech to allow for reflection and thinking time Verbal Delivery = The specific aspect of presentation delivery that involves speaking techniques</p> Signup and view all the answers

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