Preparing & Delivering Your Presentation

Preparing and delivering an oral presentation may feel like a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be! By following the steps reviewed in this section, preparing your oral presentation can be virtually painless. The key to success is allowing yourself adequate time to accomplish each step. Stop by the Ferguson Center at any point during the process of preparing your presentation for one-to-one assistance with your project.

The major steps involved in preparing your oral presentation include:

• Narrowing Your Topic
  
  
• Researching Your Topic
  
  
• Organizing and Outlining Your Presentation
  
  
• Rehearsing and Delivering Your Presentation