{"id":172,"date":"2017-12-25T06:22:19","date_gmt":"2017-12-25T06:22:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.icomputinglabs.in\/blog\/?p=172"},"modified":"2017-12-25T06:22:19","modified_gmt":"2017-12-25T06:22:19","slug":"how-to-structure-your-presentation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.icomputinglabs.in\/blog\/how-to-structure-your-presentation\/","title":{"rendered":"How to structure your presentation?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies have shown that audiences retain structured presentations 40% easier than unstructured presentations. \u00a0In fact, not only is structuring a presentation important for the benefit of the audience\u2019s understanding, it\u2019s also important for you as a narrator. A good structure helps you remain calm, stay on topic, and avoid any awkward silences where you&#8217;re not sure if you forgot to discuss something crucial. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A presentation should flow in such a manner that it covers all the vital parts as well as allows the audience to easily follow along.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An ideal structure for a presentation includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a welcoming and informative introduction;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a coherent series of main points presented in a logical sequence;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a lucid and purposeful conclusion.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These elements are discussed below in detail:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>The Introduction<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The introduction is the point where \u00a0the content and purpose of the presentation is explained .This is a vitally important part of your talk as you will need to gain the audience\u2019s interest and confidence. You \u00a0should aim to deliver \u00a0introduction confidently \u00a0and communicate energy and enthusiasm for the \u00a0topic.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Main Points<\/b>:<b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main points are the backbone of your talk. They play an important role in helping you prioritise, focus and sequence your information. When planning your presentation you should produce a list or summary of the main points that you would like to make, expressing each in a few words or a short sentence.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Transitions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Transitions are used to link and move between points, helping audience to understand the development or the \u00a0argument.. Importantly, it draws the audience\u2019s attention to the process of the presentation as well as its content. Non-verbal transitions include pausing, changing a slide or other visual aid, moving to a different area of the room before resuming speaking, or making eye contact with a different group in the audience.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>The Conclusion<\/b><span>: This is the stage at which you can summarise the content and purpose of your talk, offer an overview of what has been achieved and make a lasting impact. You should try to address the audience directly during your conclusion, consolidating the impression of a confident and useful presentation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Studies have shown that audiences retain structured presentations 40% easier than unstructured presentations. \u00a0In fact, not only is structuring a presentation important for the benefit of the audience\u2019s understanding, it\u2019s also important for you as a narrator. 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