PRESENTATION GUIDELINES

GNED 102

Fall 2007

 Group and Individual Presentations :   If you go above or below the stipulated time limits you will be docked 10%.  I will stop you when your time is up.  PRACTICE!  PRACTICE!  PRACTICE!

 Content:  Summarize the main points of the reading and connect it to other things we have read and to the “general” topic we are exploring.  Make sure to rely first and primarily on your understanding of the reading.  However, if you are having difficulty understanding the passage you may want to do some research on its author or concepts.

 Delivery: 

• Notes:  Put your notes on 2 large sheets of paper – and use them to remind yourself what comes next.  You MAY NOT read them…this is a presentation – thus the need for PRACTICE! 
• Make a copy of your notes for me.
• Watch the “umm”  and “ahhhh” space fillers.  I will count them and there should be very few, if any.
• Full Audience:  face the class and make eye contact with every single person at least once.  DO NOT focus on me.
• Full Front:  make sure your torso is to the audience, never your back – even if you’re using a visual aide.
• Tone:   You should sound informed and comfortable.  (This last may be difficult if you’ve never given a formal presentation, but work at it by PRACTICING.)
• Volume:  be sure you are speaking loudly enough so that everyone can hear you.

 Visual Aids:

• Although not required they can enhance your presentation and your audience’s understanding.  They are encouraged!
• Power Point slides should be a minimum of 18 point (use larger if possible)
• If you prepare slides in a computer lab be sure to SAVE THEM AS PP 2003 so that you can access them in the classroom.

 Dress:  Because this is a formal presentation, full business dress is required.  This means

• Men:  look like the president of the bank.  Wear a jacket and tie – not business casual
• Women:  look like the president of the bank.  No sleeveless tops/dresses, plunging neck lines, or open toed shoes (and wear pantyhose)