Final Project UXUI 478 Spring

Presentation on Presentations

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Week 15: Presentations Theory

Consider

Clarity: Do not use lengthy sentences. Edit your text so that the information is spread out. Do not read your presentation. If you get lost don't repeat yourself, pause take a few breathes,

“Let thy speech be better than silence, or be silent.” Dionysius Of Halicarnassus.

Relevance: Edit out the superfluous content. Don't use dorky clip art, use specific and poignant images to back-up your ideas.

“I have only made this letter longer because I have not had the time to make it shorter.”     Blaise Pascal

Animation:Your users are often visual learners so visually supporting your ideas will help reconstruct the main topics in the audience's mind.

“The success of your presentation will be judged not by the knowledge you send but by what the listener receives.” Lilly Walters

Method: Structure your presentation in a logical way. Map out a clear path of beginning middle and end that will lead the user directly to the main concept you want them to walk away with. Plan out your presentation to answer the central question “If the user only remembers one thing, what is it I want them to ideally take away from the presentation?” Use Contrast, Repetition, Alignment, and Proximity to continually drive the main point forward. Remember, message plus audience equals design.

“It usually takes me more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech.” Mark Twain

Why should this matter to you? Well, so much of life, learning, interaction with fellows revolves around effective and persuasive communication. Planning and effort to determine what is important for you to communicate and how to efficiently convey your message will carry you further than you can anticipate.

“If you can’t communicate and talk to other people and get across your ideas, you’re giving up your potential.”     Warren Buffet

Credit for the quotes: http://www.cathdaley.com/business-presentations/19-quotes-to-inspire-you-to-better-presenting/
https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/brevity

Read

https://courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-communications/chapter/the-importance-of-audience-analysis/
The Importance off Audience Analysis. LumenCandela, Lumenlearning.com an Online Learning resource. https://www.lifewire.com/audience-analysis-important-tool-for-presentations-2767434
Audience-analysis is an important tool for presentations
by Wendy Russell for Lifewire.com January 18, 2018 Online Learning resource https://sliding.ca/the-importance-of-an-effective-main-message/
A brief message about the importance of delivering a concise argument.
Sliding.ca September 8,2015 Blog Post

Endure


***Module 15.1 A presentation about presentations