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Worried about Presentations:being confident, Excellence in Learning at DCU

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The 4 Ps of Giving a Good Presentation

Positive thinking

To reduce anxiety, prepare properly and thoroughly for your presentation. Know The Room - become familiar with the place in which you will speak. Visualise Yourself Speaking

Preparation

Start early, Develop your ideas, Know your audience, Work in drafts

Practice

Know Your Material, Rehearse,

Performance

Think about how you use your voice, Speak with enthusiasm, Remember to use pauses to let points sink in. Avoid inaudibility.