Physics 367 Checklist for Presentations

Write the outline

• Are the important points covered by the outline?
• Are there headings statements of the important points r ather than topics to be discussed?
• Is the supporting data included in the lower levels of the outline?
• Are the sections labelled with the name of the responsible person?

Prepare the presentation

• Do you have a point to make?
• Do you have supporting data?
• Do you know the costs, both economic and environmental?
• Have you practiced your talk?

Make the overheads/slides

• Are the important points on the overheads?
• Are the supporting data on the overheads?
• Do the overheads have charts (supporting data) and perhaps pictures?
• Is all the text 18 point or larger?

Giving the presentation

• Keep focused on the point -- avoid tangents and trivia.
• Connect with the audience: speak loudly and maintain eye contact.
• Stand away from the projector so that the audience can see the screen.
• Summarize your point or conclusion at the end.