Here are some tips for university students on how to present effectively:
Arrive early and be technically prepared: Get to the room early and make sure you leave plenty
of time for technical set up and technical difficulties. Have several backup drives (including an
online version if possible) so that you are prepared for anything.
Know more: Be educated on more than just what you are sharing. That way, you can add points,
speak candidly and confidently, and be prepared to answer any audience or teacher questions.
Share your passion with your audience: Connect with your audience by showing that you are
passionate about your topic. Do this with the right tone, eye contact, and enthusiasm in your
speech.
Pace yourself: When student presenters are nervous, they tend to speed up their speech. This
can be a problem, however, because your speed may be distracting, hard to understand, and
you may run under your time.
Rehearse thoroughly: Don’t just practice, rehearse your college presentation. Rehearse the
entire delivery, including standing up, using gestures, and going through the slides.
Arrive early and be technically prepared: Get to the room early and make sure you leave plenty
of time for technical set up and technical difficulties. Have several backup drives (including an
online version if possible) so that you are prepared for anything.
Know more: Be educated on more than just what you are sharing. That way, you can add points,
speak candidly and confidently, and be prepared to answer any audience or teacher questions.
Share your passion with your audience: Connect with your audience by showing that you are
passionate about your topic. Do this with the right tone, eye contact, and enthusiasm in your
speech.
Pace yourself: When student presenters are nervous, they tend to speed up their speech. This
can be a problem, however, because your speed may be distracting, hard to understand, and
you may run under your time.
Rehearse thoroughly: Don’t just practice, rehearse your college presentation. Rehearse the
entire delivery, including standing up, using gestures, and going through the slides.
