Investor Presentaiton
to listen. Tell the audience what you plan to do, why you chose the subject, why it is important and what
you hope your audience will learn from your presentation. It is always good to incorporate your title into
the introduction.
Before or after your attention getter you will need to introduce yourself. Include your name, age, your
club and how many years you've been in 4-H. If someone introduces you, it isn't necessary to repeat your
name and facts about yourself. In a team presentation each presenter can introduce themselves.
BODY
The body is the main part of your presentation. This is where you explain your topic and present all of your
information. How you organize the body is very important because the audience needs to be able to fol-
low what you are saying and/or doing.
DEMONSTRATION AND
ILLUSTRATED TALK
• Make notes in your own words using
key words or phrases. Do not write
down everything you will say.
• Outline what you will do and say in the
presentation. Arrange information in a
logical order.
• Select equipment, materials or visuals.
•Prepare posters or charts. Make
them easy to read, understand and
attractive.
Think through what you will say -
explain what, how and why of each
step.
PROJECT 'WHY'
Make notes in your own words using
key words or phrases. Do not write
down everything you will say.
Outline what you will show and explain
why arrange facts, their application
and then why in a logical order.
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• Select or prepare charts, visuals or
experiments make them show the
'why' of your information.
Think through what you will say -
explain facts and why.
• You may not be able to start with an
introduction. Your audience may ask
a question about what they see then,
start by answering their question. Your
audience may only give you a glance
and go on by. In this case, you will need
to be prepared with an introduction
that will stop them by asking a
question, giving a fact or statement.
Once you have their attention then you
may share the rest of
your information.
PUBLIC SPEAKING
• Make notes in your own words using
key words or phrases. Do not write
down everything you will say.
• Outline the 3-4 main points in a logical
order.
Decide how you can use hand gestures,
facial expressions and voice variations
to strengthen your talk.
SUMMARY OR CONCLUSION
This is your last chance to summarize the main points.
Emphasize what you want your audience to know or do. Be brief and to the point. Do not introduce new
material in the summary. Try to tie the summary back to your introduction or title. Attractively display the
finished product or completed task. Then, share your sources for your presentation.
In a demonstration or illustrated talk, ask for questions. Some may not have understood everything you
said or would like to know more about your subject. you cannot answer a question, admit it! Do not
bluff! Offer to find the information or give a resource that would have the answer.
Indicate to the audience that you are through with a challenge, or a statement about your subject.
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