How to Do a Presentation in Class
Write note cards on index cards., Practice., Do your research.
Step-by-Step Guide
-
Step 1: Write note cards on index cards.
Write main ideas on your index cards.
Don't write details, or be stuck with the fate of looking down, staring at your note cards while reading.
Put in some fun facts, interactive questions, and other interactive activities on the cards to share with the class.
Write down keywords or main ideas.
If you need to consult your index cards, you're only going to want to scan the index card for information, not read every last word.
Most of the time, the act of putting information down on your index cards will help you remember the information.
So, while you might not strictly need the note cards, it's a nice security blanket to have if you happen to forget what you were going to say. -
Step 2: Practice.
In most presentations, it is pretty obvious who has practiced and who hasn't.
Work on what you're going to say and how you're going to say it.
You'll feel a lot more confident when you do the real thing and you'll eliminate the "likes" and "ums" unlike those who try to "wing it." Practice in front of your family or friends, or in front of the mirror, when you rehearse your presentation.
It's probably better to do it in front of friends who you may not know well, as this will help you replicate the feeling of being in front of the class.
Ask your friends for feedback after you finish your presentation.
Was the presentation long enough? How was your eye contact? Did you stammer at all? Were all the points clearly made? Make a critique of your practice performance.
Challenge yourself to work on all the things that you believe you can improve during the real presentation.
When it comes time to deliver the real deal, you'll feel confident knowing that you've worked extra hard on what was toughest for you. , In order to give an engaging presentation, you need to know what you're talking about.
You don't have to become an expert, or read every book or website ever written about your topic, but you should be able to answer any questions your teacher or classmates might give you.
Get quotes from reliable sources.
Good quotes make a good presentation great.
Taking what smart people have said and putting it into your presentation not only makes you look smart, it shows the teacher that you spent time thinking about what other people said.
Make sure your sources are trustworthy.
There's nothing that can quite break your confidence like a fact that turns out to not be a fact.
Don't always trust the information you get off the Internet. -
Step 3: Do your research.
Detailed Guide
Write main ideas on your index cards.
Don't write details, or be stuck with the fate of looking down, staring at your note cards while reading.
Put in some fun facts, interactive questions, and other interactive activities on the cards to share with the class.
Write down keywords or main ideas.
If you need to consult your index cards, you're only going to want to scan the index card for information, not read every last word.
Most of the time, the act of putting information down on your index cards will help you remember the information.
So, while you might not strictly need the note cards, it's a nice security blanket to have if you happen to forget what you were going to say.
In most presentations, it is pretty obvious who has practiced and who hasn't.
Work on what you're going to say and how you're going to say it.
You'll feel a lot more confident when you do the real thing and you'll eliminate the "likes" and "ums" unlike those who try to "wing it." Practice in front of your family or friends, or in front of the mirror, when you rehearse your presentation.
It's probably better to do it in front of friends who you may not know well, as this will help you replicate the feeling of being in front of the class.
Ask your friends for feedback after you finish your presentation.
Was the presentation long enough? How was your eye contact? Did you stammer at all? Were all the points clearly made? Make a critique of your practice performance.
Challenge yourself to work on all the things that you believe you can improve during the real presentation.
When it comes time to deliver the real deal, you'll feel confident knowing that you've worked extra hard on what was toughest for you. , In order to give an engaging presentation, you need to know what you're talking about.
You don't have to become an expert, or read every book or website ever written about your topic, but you should be able to answer any questions your teacher or classmates might give you.
Get quotes from reliable sources.
Good quotes make a good presentation great.
Taking what smart people have said and putting it into your presentation not only makes you look smart, it shows the teacher that you spent time thinking about what other people said.
Make sure your sources are trustworthy.
There's nothing that can quite break your confidence like a fact that turns out to not be a fact.
Don't always trust the information you get off the Internet.
About the Author
Thomas Ferguson
A passionate writer with expertise in lifestyle topics. Loves sharing practical knowledge.
Rate This Guide
How helpful was this guide? Click to rate: