How do I improve my presentation skills in the seminar?

Question

I am an engineering student and I have to prepare seminars frequently. Seminars count for the marks scored and credit. I'm given a topic, I prepare it thoroughly and make a good content slide.*All my problems occur while delivering the seminar speech.* I end the seminars without the audience understanding much. I just can't speak properly on stage. How can I improve my presentation skills?(I can help my friends understand the same topics clearly.)

Answer 1

Hello! There are a few different things that could be going on based upon the information you gave. I will give a few steps that you can follow to make the process easier. In planning for a speech, you should first write out a preparation outline. This outline should be very detailed and include an introduction, transitions, topics, evidence, analysis, conclusion- every single word you plan on saying should be in this outline! In order for Seminars to be successful, they have to be informative as well as attention grabbing. Make sure that the outline reflects these goals and that every single word you plan on saying has an impact on the audience. After making the outline you must practice, practice, practice! Read and re-read. Read it to other people. Ask them if it makes sense. Ask them if anything is missing. After these steps, and only after these steps, make your slides (I assume you are presenting with a power-point-like presentation). Make sure that the information you put on your slides is not overwhelming and that it is only clear cut main points. Use the feedback you received from reading your preparation outline to make sure the powerpoint helps clarify to the audience what your main points are. Now, practice your preparation outline with the slideshow to make sure you know when to transition. Again, present to someone else and get their feedback. Now, go through the presentation without the preparation outline and see if you forget any information. Write out note cards (or whatever your preferred method of speakers notes is) based on what information you forgot or transitions you need help with. Practice, practice, practice with the speakers notes! The key to any successful presentation is to make a preparation outline, practice a lot ahead of time, get feedback from other people, and then practice some more.If you want further assistance or more specific feedback I would love to help you work through your seminars in a tutoring session! I hope I helped.