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Oral presentations basics

 

Most students will need to give an oral presentation at some stage of their study. While many are nervous about it, preparation is helpful. In fact the best way to cope with nerves is to know your material really well and practise, practise, practise until you can say it easily. This unit will take you through what is required to prepare and deliver an effective oral presentation.

A recent survey stated that the average person's greatest fear is having to give a speech in public. Somehow this ranked even higher than death...

– Jerry Seinfield

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