Feb 16

Feb 16 Undergraduate Presentation Examples

Readers have reached out asking me to provide examples of the presentations I have completed over my academic journey. Since most of my presentations have been group related research, I am only providing examples of work I am solely responsible for. I am a fan of PowerPoint when building presentations but I also love Prezi for virtual presentations and Canva. It’s really helpful to take a basic computer science (CS) class to learn how to maximize the use of the program; here is a helpful video for beginners & a great article for reference. There are many different types of presentations. Some are informative, some persuasive. No matter the kind, they provide ways to express your creative side while demonstrating how much you’ve learned over the course. Be sure to structure your presentation cohesively and address all topics required in your course syllabus.

What makes for a great presentation?

Here are some of the key elements that make a great presentation:

1. Clear and Concise Message:

A great presentation has a clear and concise message that is easy to understand. The main idea should be communicated in a way that is easy to digest and memorable. State your presentation's purpose clearly. For example, "I will argue that…" or maybe you will "compare", "analyze", "evaluate", or "describe". It’s important for your words and ideas to flow cohesively so your audience understands how everything links together. The clearer you are the less room for misinterpretation.

2. Engaging Delivery:

A great presentation is delivered in an engaging manner that captures the audience's attention. This can be achieved through the use of visual aids, storytelling, and humor.

3. Relevance:

A great presentation is relevant to the audience. It should address the audience's needs, concerns, or interests. The presentation should be tailored to the audience's level of knowledge and experience.

4. well-structured:

A great presentation is well-structured and organized. It should have a clear introduction, main points, and a conclusion. The presentation should flow smoothly and logically.

5. Professionalism:

A great presentation is professional in appearance and delivery. It should be well-prepared, rehearsed, and delivered with confidence.

6. Visual Aids:

A great presentation uses visual aids to enhance the message. Visual aids such as graphs, charts, and images can help to convey complex information in a way that is easy to understand.

7. Interaction with the audience:

A great presentation involves interaction with the audience. This can be achieved through the use of questions, polls, or group activities. Interaction helps to keep the audience engaged and involved in the presentation.

A great presentation is clear, engaging, relevant, well-structured, professional, uses visual aids, and involves interaction with the audience. Incorporating these elements into your presentation is sure to leave a lasting impression on your audience.

When choosing the presentation's structure answer these questions:

What is the aim of your presentation's?
Who are the audience?
What are the main points your audience should remember afterwards?

Tips To Help Streamline:

Be sure to introduce yourself (and partners). Also in. the introduction you’ll need to explain the subject and purpose. Try not to read directly from your slides. It’s boring and painful for your audience to watch. Remember your audience can read the slides, so you don’t need to read it to them. However you do need to look at the course rubric to help identify the key points required of you. Most presentations have time minimum and maximums. . Professors assess different parts of the presentation individually. And don’t forget to look at your audience. It typically is a room of your peers, just as nervous as you. Research suggest that the audience tends to remember the first and last things you say so your introduction and conclusion are vital for reinforcing your points. And always cite your sources.

Hope these examples help!