3Planning a Presentation

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, you should be able to:

•  Evaluate your audience.

•  Define your objectives.

•  Determine what presentation methods to use.

•  Decide what information to include and organize it effectively.

•  Identify where to use presentation aids.

In Chapter 2, you learned that one way to overcome anxiety about making a presentation is to plan it thoroughly. A well-planned presentation gives you confidence. Careful planning also makes it far more likely that you’ll meet the audience’s needs and achieve your objectives.

In this chapter, you’ll learn a step-by-step process for planning ...

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