Effective Presentation Skills: Managing Nervousness

What is the recommended approach towards nervousness during a presentation?

Recognize and accept the signs of nervousness as they may diminish during the presentation

How can you reduce nervousness before a presentation?

By knowing your content and rehearsing several times prior to presenting

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

To tailor the presentation to meet their specific requirements

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

Breathe deeply and slowly before beginning Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to maintain composure during a presentation?

To establish a connection with the audience Signup and view all the answers

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

It helps in creating a good first impression Signup and view all the answers

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

Times New Roman or Palatino Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended font size for effective PowerPoint presentations?

24 point Signup and view all the answers

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

6 words Signup and view all the answers

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

Dark text on a light background Signup and view all the answers

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

Single sans-serif fonts Signup and view all the answers

How should graphics and design be in PowerPoint presentations?

Clean and uncluttered Signup and view all the answers

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

Use only enough text to explain clearly and label the graphic Signup and view all the answers

How should the background be for effective PowerPoint presentations?

Consistent and subtle Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided when using fonts in PowerPoint presentations?

Using all caps for titles only Signup and view all the answers

What should be used sparingly when creating PowerPoint presentations?

"Quality clipart" Signup and view all the answers