Presentations

Obviously, the first thing you will need before you can even begin a presentation is to be clear about or to decide on the topic.

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You may have been given this by your teacher, or you may have to come up with your own idea, but presentations are invariably linked to work you have already been completing, such as EPQ research, or your subject's classwork, so it shouldn't be too hard to narrow down your topic. Ask your teacher or mentor for help if you're not sure where to start.

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The most important thing is that whether you're giving a presentation to fellow students in your course, to tutors as part of an assessment, or  in your place of work, you're expected to know your topic well.

You not only have to communicate facts clearly but you may well have to answer follow-up questions on what you've said. So if you have a choice, don’t be too ambitious with your topic: pitch it at a level you are comfortable with.

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The title of your presentation should make clear what your talk is about and also give a clue to what you are trying to achieve in the time available. Consider:
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• Is your talk purely informative or instructional, or are you arguing a point of view or trying to persuade your audience?
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• Are you comparing two alternatives? Are you attempting to inspire people to action? Or are you just aiming to entertain them?
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• How much time do you have to make your presentation (e.g. maximum 10 minutes)?
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• Do you need to include time at the end for the audience to ask you questions?

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Make a note of your answers - you can use the worksheet or your own planning notes. This will also be helping you to develop your research skills.

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