1 Once the topic of the presentation is

1. Once the topic of the presentation is determined, the speaker needs to collect material; 2. Decide on a reasonably good outline; 3. Expand some points; 4. Organization of Information; 5. Keep a section called comments at the end of each section for writing your own comments, ideas and thoughts on the sub-topic; 6. A good presentation, whether written or oral, is never done in a single draft; it takes three or four, at least; 7. Check spelling and PRONUNCIATION!

Group discussion before starting the work. You will find that the material collected far exceeds what you need for the presentation. The background information is the reward of preparing the presentation. It is also needed for answering questions that the audience may ask. Content, clarity, visuals, style of delivery, can all be checked during rehearsal. Rehearses answering questions from the audience since questions from the audience are an inherent part of a presentation. When taking questions from the audience, start thinking about the answer only when the question is complete. Speakers must learn how to respond to the questions even if they do not know the answer.

Discuss with your partner the following questions? What should you call your teacher or tutor? What should you call your fellow students? What should you call your neighbors? How should you address your colleagues? What should you address your supervisor or manager? How should you address a bus driver? What should you call your friend's parents? How do you address a waiter/waitress/flight attendant? How do you address a customer service clerk?