The heart of your talk is what you say AND how you say it.
Presentation skills are essential for academic success and future employability. You need effective presentation skills to present your ideas, projects, plans, strategies, and products.
Being a good presenter means having good oral communication skills and being able to prepare engaging and effective presentations. Being a good presenter takes practice. Rehearsing and preparing for your presentations will increase your confidence in your communication skills.
Use the resources on this page to find tips for public speaking and be inspired by some great presenters.
Get inspired by these popular TED talks on how to make great presentations.
How do you give a TED Talk?
Check out these articles for more advice on crafting an engaging and effective presentation:
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How to Prepare, Stage, and Deliver Winning Presentations by 
Presentation Skills for Quivering Wrecks by 
Public Speaking by These books are available to borrow from Lincoln University Library.
TED Talks by 
TED Talks Storytelling: 23 Storytelling Techniques from the Best TED Talks by 
How to Deliver a Great TED Talk by 
The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs: How to Be Insanely Great in Front of Any Audience by 
