How to Impress With Your Presentation

Question: What makes a great presentation stand out to your audience (teachers or panelists)?

• Activity: Stop and jot one quality of a memorable presentation and share with your group.

• Question: How has your group prepared early, and what can you do to feel more confident by Monday?

Question: What is the key message of your project, and how do you plan to communicate it effectively?

Question: What part of your proposal is the strongest, and what needs more work to ensure the panel understands it?

• Question: What unique or surprising detail can you highlight to make your project stand out?

Question: How does practicing as a group improve your presentation, and what specific skills (body language, voice, timing) can you work on?

Question: Which of the five tips (prepare early, know the goal, know the material, find something unique, practice) do you feel your group is excelling at? Which tip do you need to work on?

Question: How can you apply these tips to ensure your presentation creates a strong impression on the panel?