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Demonstrations, Illustrated Talks, Project "Whys" and Public Speaking require similar preparations. They
are composed of three parts: the introduction, the body and the summary. The Introduction should be 10-
15% of your speaking time, the body 75% and the conclusion 10%. In other words, the Introduction you
tell them what you will tell them; the Body you tell them; and in the conclusion you tell them what you
have told them.
OUTLINE OF A PRESENTATION
1. Introduction
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Catch
Personal Introduction
Brief outline of main points
2. Body
• Point A
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Point B
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Point C
3. Summary/Conclusion
Summarize Main Points
• Give Sources of Information
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Ask for Questions (Do not ask for questions in Public Speaking.)
THE TITLE
Every presentation needs a good title. The title is your first chance to catch the attention of the audience.
Be dramatic. Good titles are short, descriptive and intriguing. They suggest the subject without telling the
whole story. For example, if you are going to do a demonstration on eye makeup, you might choose the
title The Eyes Have It as opposed to Applying Eye Makeup. Don't be concerned about coming up with the
title first. It may be the last part of the presentation you decide. It will come!
THE INTRODUCTION
Your second chance to catch the attention of the audience and to set the tone of your presentation is in
your introduction. Be creative, original and interesting, and use only 1-2 minutes. There are many ways to
capture the audience's attention, here are a few suggestions:
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Ask a question. (This is the easiest but probably the least creative choice.)
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Share a fascinating fact or startling statistic.
• Quote someone.
Share a personal story.
. Show a completed product.
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Show an unusual object.
• Wear a mask or a costume.
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Sing, dance, or do a skit. (Be sure it doesn't last too long and don't be silly.)
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Enter in an unusual way such as popping up from behind the table.
Demonstrate an action without speaking.
Be sure your introduction leads into the body of the presentation in such a way that the audience will want
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