Part One Presentation
Unit 1 Identifying Key Issues
1. Overview: making an effective presentation
2. Understanding the need for an effective presentation
3. Differences between conversation and presentation
4. Stage fright
5. Speaking in an appropriate style
Unit 2 Planning a Presentation
1. The presentation process
2. Establishing the objectives
3. Researching your audience
4. Focusing on your topic
5. Presentation venue
Unit 3 Outlining a Presentation
1. What is a presentation outline?
2. How important is a presentation outline?
3. How to make a presentation outline?
4. Sample outlines
Unit 4 Structuring a Presentation
1. Introduction-starting a presentation
2. Body-giving the subject in detail
3. Conclusion-summarizing and concluding
4. The finishing touch: the Q & A session
Unit 5 Using Effective Visual Aids
1. Different types of visual aids
2. The effective use of visual aids
3. Guidelines for PPT slides design
Unit 6 Using Nonverbal Language
1. Eye contact
2. Gesture: let your hands do the talking
3. Posture
4. Facial expression: your face speaks a thousand words
5. Personal image: first impressions count
6. Voice
7. Performance
Unit 7 Contingency Plans
1. Contingency checklist
2. Presentation checklist
Unit 8 Thesis Defense
1. Application for a defense
2. Committee composition
3. Thesis defense preparation
4. Thesis defense procedures
5. After the defense
Unit 9 Constructing Projects
1. Project 1
2. Project 2
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Part Two Seminar and Tutorial
Part Three International Conference
Bibliography
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