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The final form of writing often comes as part of a public presentation to our class, conferences, or companies. The ability to communicate information effectively to an audience cannot be neglected. Not only must academic presenters consider what they are saying, but also how they are saying it. Moreover, presenters must think about their audience and their visual presentation. The resources below will help you become more comfortable and confident with being a presenter!
As an academic writer, you might doubt your language abilities from time to time. Will my audience understand me? What if they ask a question that I didn't anticipate? Boston University offers a thorough module (including activities) about how to prepare for an oral presentation if you are a multilingual learner.
Tips for Online Presentations
Tips for Online Presentations
We've all had to become comfortable with various aspects of working, studying, and living online--including online presentations.
This resource from the University of Melbourne offers tips about how to present online and includes several signal phrases to use to guide your audience. "Virtual presentation skills are important at both university and in the workplace. This resource provides tips on presenting to the camera, including how to support your message voice and body language techniques and maximize the impact of your visuals."
You and Your Audience
You and Your Audience
Our tutors may graduate, but the work that they do for us lives on! We’d like to remind you about this great video resource from our former tutor who spoke with the director of SJSU's technical writing program about tips for preparing and delivering clear, effective presentations.
The lower level of the SJSU library has a presentation practice room where you can hone down your skills. The room is equipped a camera, television screen, and Mac with Google Drive access.
We have all experienced the pain of a bad PowerPoint presentation. And even though we promise ourselves never to make the same mistakes, we can still fall prey to common issues that make our slides ineffective. If slides aren't done well, they can detract from your presentation, so make sure you're familiar with the tips provided in this resource!
Top-10-Tips-for-Managing-Presentation-Anxiety-c-Matt-Abrahams.pdfPresentation anxiety is a common experience. As a multilingual writer, it's something you've probably experienced more than once. Fortunately, there are techniques you can use to alleviate your anxiety such as deep breathing, anticipating audience reactions, and, most importantly, practicing. This handout from the University of Pittsburgh provides more details.
The linked PDF to the left presents a list of tips by Stanford professor Matt Abrahams. It offers more ways for you to manage your presentation anxiety. (Click on the image to view the full document.)
Speaking Resources Available at SJSU
Speaking Resources Available at SJSU
“Speech is power: speech is to persuade, to convert, to compel.”
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
Even though our Writing Center does not offer direct tutoring on public speaking, we recognize the link between verbal and written communication. As such, we have curated a list of helpful resources: online links/videos and on-campus groups/activities. Click here to view our informational pamphlet.
On-Campus Public Speaking Resources
SJSU Communication Center: Make appointments to write and practice speeches. Learn more.
SJSU Career Center: Make appointments to practice interview questions. Learn more.
Further Reading on Our Blog:
Speaking Resouces on Campus 2023.pdfPage updated
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