2.1.3 Rehearsing Oral Presentations

Begin talking through the overheads and take notes on what you want to say about each overhead. Jot your cues on the hardcopy of the overhead NOT on index cards (it's hard to juggle cards, pointers, and overhead acetates during a presentation--keep your hands free)

Rehearse at least five times before a presentation to establish timing and transitions.

Checkout the space you will be speaking in: the physical characteristics of a hall can defeat even the best of speakers sometimes. Determine what aspects of the space may interfere with your presentation and plan accordingly.

Equipment:

• Standard Equipment Provided in all AIAA Meeting Rooms
  • 35mm carousel slide projector
  • overhead projector
  • screen
  • microphone
  • pointer
• Optional Equipment by Advanced request
  • movie projectors
  • video tape players