Good preparation is key to a good presentation. It will minimize any nerves, gives you confidence and the feeling of being in-control whilst presenting.

We’ve broken up the steps of preparing for you below. Try to follow them in this order. At the end of this section you will find some examples of how the audience, core message, structure, and presentation format are connected.

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Learning outcomes

At the end of this chapter you will be able to:

• Cater to your audience
• Identify your core message
• Structure your presentation
• Make understandable and attractive slides

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