How to prepare for the oral presentation and ace it without nerves.
It is the most dreaded moment: how to reduce the discomfort, nerves, and anxiety generated by the oral presentation of your academic work?
A fundamental part of your research or free essay is based on how you manage to handle the oral presentation. Don't leave anything to chance and follow these tips: you will be able to get through this stage with the same confidence with which you have been facing the rest of the steps that make up your research.
1 - Making an excellent oral presentation involves:
- Demonstrating your knowledge of and involvement with the subject matter.
- Outlining and selecting what is most relevant.
- Providing a reasoned argument that shows an evolution from the problem you started with to the conclusion.
2 - Considering that you have limited time, prepare content that summarises your work as completely as possible. Select the most relevant ideas of the paper and leave aside general knowledge issues.
3 - In addition to having visual support material such as a PowerPoint or Prezi presentation, it is also advisable to have a script on paper to write down the outlines of what you want to deal with. It will make it easier for you not to forget it. Remember that these elements are for support; you should not present your work by reading, as this will detract from the strength of your presentation.
4 - Practice your presentation using a stopwatch: it will ensure that both your script and speech are in line with the structure of your slides. Make sure others listen to you and repeat your presentation as often as possible.
5 - Clear language and a slow tone with the proper intonation will maintain attention during the presentation. A monotonous or rushed tone will cause you to lose the attention of your interlocutors along the way.
6 - Eye contact and non-verbal language are essential; your body language and gestures will help you to enhance your arguments and connect with the tribunal.
7 - Likewise, your attitude is essential:
- Listen to the panel.
- Answer any questions they ask you as a result of your presentation in a friendly manner.
- Be calm and confident in your work.
Now you have the necessary knowledge on how to prepare for a speech and not get nervous while giving it. Good luck with putting them into practice.
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