Presentation Checklist
The three reasons for a presentation is __________, ___________, and __________.
The three reasons for a presentation is Informing, Persuading, and Entertaining.
True or False
Your presentation will be successful if you follow a random format.
False.
Your presentation will be successful if you follow a specific format.
True or False
Presenting something unknown to you and pretending you know it is essential.
Stick to what you know well and thoroughly research the rest.
True or False
Every email in the professional world is about two things:
1. Persuading the person you are sending the email to 2. Asking for something.
False
Every email in the professional world is about two things:
1. Giving Information
2. Asking for something. (a request).
etc... means:
A: and so on
B: don't forget the following
C. Etcetera
etc... means: C. Etcetera - used at the end of a list to indicate that similar items are included further.
True or False
Body language includes gestures, Eye Contact, Use of hands and arms, and standing in one place.
False
You should walk around and not stand in one place.
What do we mean by the Core message in the introduction of your presentation?
A. What you are presenting.
B. Why you are presenting.
C. What you are presenting and why.
C. What you are presenting and why.
How does your audience know if you are quoting someone in your presentation?
All quotations should include quotation marks. This informs the audience you are quoting someone.
Clear, Concise, Correct, Polite, and Complete
Polite does not begin with "C".
The five C's include:
Clear, Concise, Correct, Courteous, and Complete.
When asking for feedback, you could use ___________ in the subject line.
A. Let's connect
B. Have you decided on what we spoke about?
C. Holiday request.
B
When asking for feedback, you could use (Have you decided on what we spoke about?) in the subject line.
It is essential to make a/an ________ that includes the introduction, body, and conclusion.
It is essential to make an outline that includes the introduction, body, and conclusion.
The body of your presentation includes:
A. Animation
B. Main points with numbers or examples and transitions.
C. All of the above.
The body of your presentation includes:
Main points with numbers or examples and transitions.
Animations help make your examples and numbers stand out.
The way to help make your key points and keep your audience tuned in is to ________________________.
The way to help make your key points and keep your audience tuned in is to vary your volume, tone, and the speed of your voice.
True or False
You should be consistent when choosing which font to use in your email.
The three acceptable fonts are:
Arial, Times Old Roman, and Claibri
False
You should be consistent when choosing which font to use in your email.
The three acceptable fonts are:
Arial, Times New Roman, and Claibri
True or False
Women who want you to know they are married will use the Mrs. greeting.
True.
Use your voice. Do you have the right tone, inflection, pace, and most importantly, __________?
Use your voice. Do you have the right tone, inflection, pace, and, most importantly, PAUSE?
What should you do at the conclusion of your presentation?
You should always review the main points.
How do you know if you are connecting with your audience?
Know what they want and need to hear. Make eye contact, and watch their body language. Are they sitting forward in their seats, making eye contact, and positively nodding at what you say?
Be Concise.
Usually ________ paragraphs are enough.
Few people read long emails.
Be Concise.
Usually, two (2) paragraphs are enough.
Few people read long emails.
After the _________ (greeting), it is common and polite to include ______________.
Give two examples.
After the _________ (greeting), it is common and polite to include a personal greeting or question.
For example: How are you? - I hope all is well. - I hope you're having a good week. - It was nice meeting you last week. - Welcome Back! - I hope you enjoyed your weekend.
You should persuade with power. That means you should be __________ and _____________.
You should persuade with power. That means you should be sincere and authentic.
The conclusion of your presentation should include a review of the main points plus the ______________.
The conclusion of your presentation should include a review of the main points plus the focus points for each main point.
True or False
It is important to let your visual aids become your messenger. They are your key points.
False
Use visual aids to support your key points. Don't allow your aids to become the messenger. YOU ARE THE MESSENGER!
The best way to tell readers why they should open your email is ___________.
The best way to tell readers why they should open your email is to use the subject line well.
Give two examples of what you might write in a follow-up email.
I was wondering if... - Have you had a chance... - As we discussed, - Do you have an update on... - I just want to make sure I've answered all of your questions. - I'm just touching base to ask/see/check...