PREPARING AND PRESENTING SEMINARS

– A seminar is a carefully prepared oral presentation to a small group where you talk about a specific topic for a relatively short time.

– Seminar is designed to generate questions and discussion.

 

What are qualities of an experienced speaker?

– Is thoroughly prepared

– Is positive

– Knows the audience

– Talks confidently and enthusiastically

– Speaks slowly

– Uses eye contact

– Uses pauses

– Uses aids (slides, acetates) purposefully

– Concludes firmly and confidently

– Practices