Rules, patterns or be it format, cannot always frame a piece of writing. Articles written can even be beyond the formal structure of writing. This article explains the points of a good presentation. Presentation in any form is nowadays not new to anyone be it class lectures, debates, extempores, group discussions, interviews, sales presentation, etc. The list is endless. Plenty of books and articles have focused on the concept of how to be a good presenter, giving the do's and don'ts. There may be many articles on good presentation skills and other nitty-gritties related to presentation, but this article is just an attempt in smoothening the delivery skills and preparing the content for the newcomers in the world of public speaking or who are habitual presents yet somewhere the phobia lies in a deep corner of the mind. This article is based on experience, books and websites.

A presentation is like a poster…it has to communicate one clear bold message and it has to do it the first time itself. Presentation, the word is so terrifying for speakers who are new to public speaking. Sweaty hands, trembling body, distorted words, perspiration tickling spine, unsteady hand and leg movements, not only for the speakers who are new to public speaking but the very idea of speaking before an audience, makes the total situation unnerving for the speaker. It is alike for people new to public speaking irrespective of the language they choose to speak.

For long I have tried to bring a package for learners new to public speaking and I am trying my level best to do justice to it.

Some of the measures that can be adopted to make oneself prepared are: One has to prepare oneself pretty ahead of the scheduled time of arrival of the audience. Holding a pen, pointer or even marker can control nervousness. Agile (responsive) body movements also hide nervousness. But one should be careful that one does not overdo the movements so that the naturalness of the body language does not look unnatural. The lighting of the hall, the color balance, even the extent of the arrangement of chairs; all require adequate attention.

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