Structuring your Presentation.

What Structure?

Structure is important because a well organized presentation creates an impression that you know what you are talking about-you will gain the audience's trust and they will be more likely to listen to you. A structure provides a logical flow so that you can provide the information that the audience needs to follow your presentation. The structure will help you become more comfortable following this flow. There is a natural structure to presenting and the following structure formalizes this process                                    .  

   1.Body of presentation.

         This is the major portion of the presentation. It is necessary that it connects directly to your purpose or bridge. Cover enough points to achieve your purpose (no more) and be sure to support your points clearly and concisely                                         .

2. INFORMATIVE 

         •Keep an informative presentation brief and to the point. Stick to the facts and avoid complicated information. Choose one of the following organizational structures for an informative presentation

3.INSTRUCTIONAL 

         • These presentations give specific directions or orders. It is designed to teach something completely new to the audience. • Very thorough, and usually takes a long time. • All the theory and knowledge from the basic steps to checking the audience’s understanding. • Examples include tutorial classes, safety demonstrations, and instructional videos. 

4.Closing your Presentation

This is the final impression that you will leave with your audience-make sure it is a strong one. Connect back to your purpose and let them know where you have been. Leave your audience with a clear understanding of your points.