Lecture 17 - Preparation (continued)

Consider your appearance

Dress

Attitude

Vocabulary

Consider your timing

How much time have you got?

How much time will you allow for questions?

What if you get interrupted?

What is the minimum you absolutely have to say?

What will you say if you have extra time?

What if you realise you are going overtime?

How will you keep track of time?

Signposting - how will you let your audience know what to expect?

A framework slide or handout listing major topics

Verbally outline your talk at the beginning

What is wrong with notes that you read straight from?