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The Oral Presentation checklist has been categorised into 5 headings in the diagram above. Click on each heading to see the items on the checklist or download the complete Oral Presentation Checklist.
Planning Checklist
Have I allowed myself time?
Have I selected my topic wisely?
Am I familiar with all aspects of the topic?
What is the purpose?
Who is the audience? Are there special considerations?
What are the facilities of the venue? Are there special considerations?
Preparation Checklist - Structure
Is my content comprehensive?
Have I got an overview?
Have I got detailed examples where appropriate?
Is my content presented logically?
Have I prepared my presentation so that the audience can follow?
Have I balanced content with critical analysis?
Do I need to consider audience participation?
If so, do I need to develop my discussion control techniques?
Preparation Checklist - Resources
Do I want/need handouts?
If so, are they reproduced clearly?
Have I incorporated them correctly?
Do I want/need audio visual materials?
If so, can the audience see them?
Are they relevant?
Have I incorporated them correctly?
Do I need to book equipment?
Does all the equipment work?
Do I know how to use it?
Practice Checklist
Have I practised my timing?
Have I checked my tone and projection?
Have I practised not using fillers such as ...um...ah?
Have I avoided over use of my favourite words and phrases?
Do I have my memory prompts?
Am I well prepared?
Do I know how to relax before and during delivery?
Am I going to keep eye contact with the audience?
Am I aware of my non verbal traits?
Evaluation Checklist
During delivery will I take notice of immediate audience feedback such as yawns, wandering eyes, nods of agreement, smiles?
How will I handle criticism?
What will I do if I think the criticism is unfair?
What will I do if the audience misunderstands some of what I say?
What are my plans to overcome my admitted shortcomings?
