{"id":1824,"date":"2016-09-19T15:36:00","date_gmt":"2016-09-19T15:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/waymaker-collegesuccess\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=1824"},"modified":"2018-07-18T02:50:06","modified_gmt":"2018-07-18T02:50:06","slug":"assignment-presentation-strategies","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/isucceed-wm-collegesuccess\/chapter\/assignment-presentation-strategies\/","title":{"raw":"Assignment: Presentation Strategies","rendered":"Assignment: Presentation Strategies"},"content":{"raw":"<h2>Objective<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Practice techniques to reduce anxiety prior to and during presentation delivery<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>As you plan for your presentation, it's helpful to reflect on the challenges you may face when you\u00a0present to your audience. Jot down a quick list of strengths and weaknesses. Be honest!<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Now that you have an honest reflection of those strengths and weakness, it's time to practice. Ask a friend or family member to watch you present. Request that they be honest with you and give constructive criticism about the strengths and weaknesses of your presentation. Have them jot down quick notes.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>After the practice presentation, compare notes with the friend or family member. Compare and contrast how you felt about the quality of your presentation\u00a0with the feedback you received. Use this information to help improve your presentation delivery.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nWhat if you don't have anyone available to practice your presentation? Record yourself using your phone or your laptop. 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