Informative Presentations
What is the main goal of an informative presentation?
To explain facts, data, or ideas clearly to a specific audience.
What are the three main parts of a presentation?
Introduction, Main Body, Conclusion.
What is glossophobia?
The fear of public speaking.
What’s a good phrase to start your presentation?
“Good morning, everyone. Thank you for being here today.”
Why is practicing delivery important for presentations?
It helps with timing, clarity, and confidence.
Give two examples of informative presentations in business.
Sales reports, product updates, company overviews, or market research summaries.
What’s the purpose of outlining your structure in the introduction?
It helps the audience follow your presentation more easily.
True or False: Glossophobia only affects shy people.
False.
What’s a good phrase to introduce your topic?
“Today, I’ll be talking about…”
What is a “takeaway message”?
The key idea the audience should remember after the presentation.
What are two things that make a good informative presentation?
Clear organization and confident delivery (also: strong visuals, focused message).
Name two ways to make your conclusion strong.
Summarize key points, give a quote, call to action, return to opening story, reflective question.
Name two reasons students gave for feeling nervous about speaking.
Fear of mistakes, fear of being laughed at, lack of practice, past criticism, cultural background.
What can you say to signal you're moving to the next point?
“Let’s move on to the next point.”
What is an “attention-grabber”? Give one example.
The first part of the presentation meant to interest the audience (e.g., story, question, surprising fact).
Name two differences between informative and persuasive presentations.
Informative = explain facts; Persuasive = change opinions or motivate action.
What are two tips for handling the Q&A part of your presentation?
Invite questions, clarify, admit when unsure, redirect off-topic questions, confirm understanding.
What is one way students can start overcoming glossophobia?
Practice with purpose, know your audience, prepare ideas, join a club, watch good speakers.
What can you say when you don’t know the answer to a question?
“I don’t have that information now, but I’ll follow up after the session.”
Why are visuals important in informative presentations?
They help explain complex ideas more clearly and make content engaging.
According to McLean (2003), what are two steps to create an effective informative presentation?
Choose a clear topic, understand your audience, structure your ideas, use visuals, practice delivery, etc.
What are some ways to start the main body of a presentation engagingly?
Use a surprising fact, rhetorical question, short story, or present a challenge.
Why might students from some cultures feel more nervous about speaking?
In some cultures, children are taught not to speak when adults are talking, so speaking in public feels unnatural.
What’s a good phrase to leave a strong impression at the end?
“Thank you for your time and attention — I truly appreciate it.”
What advice would you give to a classmate with glossophobia?
Answers may vary.