The oral presentation is the form of communication that is usually used for the various scientific events that take place at a conference, for example a conference or a round table. It is very important that these presentations are accompanied with visual material.
Unfortunately, it is quite common for some conferences or scientific events to find very poor, poorly designed presentations, or with defects, which sometimes detract from their interesting content.
Some practical considerations:
– Speak slowly, calmly and with a clear voice. He uses short sentences. He breathes and pauses. If your voice cannot be heard well or if the room is large, you should use a microphone, preferably a tie, because this way you will have your hands free to use the pointer.
– Take care of your diction and be clear when speaking, you will be more effective in your speech and you will make a better impression.
– To describe the slides, stand up, without obstructing your vision. If you describe the slides from your seat you will give an impression of reluctance or lack of interest. Avoid moving from one side to the other and do not overdo your gestures. Look at the audience so that they feel that you are addressing them.
– Do not start with a slide, but with an introductory phrase such as “I want to thank the organizers for their invitation to participate in this event… now we see the first slide.” This will make the audience pay attention to you and follow your instructions.
– Remember that the objective of all communication is to clearly express ideas, rather than impress your recipient. If you pursue only the second, it is very possible that you will not achieve the first.
– A touch of humor, especially at the beginning of the presentation, can help break the ice with the audience, but do not abuse this resource, because your presentation will lose seriousness.
– When describing a textual slide, read each sentence and then expand on the information orally. Before moving on to the next line, pause and count to two in your head.
– Use a pointer to point to the concept or phrase you are developing on the slide. On slides that present illustrations, it is essential that you point with the pointer to the object you are describing.
– What is said or written with passion always reaches the heart.
– Remember that body language communicates much more than words.
– End the presentation with another phrase like at the beginning, which clearly demonstrates that you have reached the end, for example “thank you very much for your attention.”