Assess Your Current Presentation Skills

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1. I communicate ideas with enthusiasm and use an appropriate tone.

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Assess Your Current Presentation Skills - Quiz

To become a more effective presenter, examine your current skills. The following evaluation helps you determine the areas to focus on to increase your competency. It also functions as a useful checklist.
Read each statement below and on a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 is 'never' and 5... see moreis 'always', choose a rating that best describes you.
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2. I speak at a good pace so I engage my audience's attention throughout.

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3. My voice is strong, clear and modulated, and not a monotone.

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4. My gestures are natural and match what I am saying. They are not constrained by anxiety, e.g., jerky hand movements, constant shifting of feet.

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5. I maintain good eye contact with the audience at all times.

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6. I arrange seating (if appropriate) and check the audio-visual equipment in advance of the presentation.

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7. I prepare answers to anticipated questions and practise responding to them.

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8. My presentations are rehearsed standing up and using my visuals.

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9. My notes contain only "key words" so I avoid reading from a manuscript or cue cards.

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10. I rehearse so there is a minimum focus on notes and maximum attention paid to my audience.

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11. I thoroughly analyse my audience, especially their needs.

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12. I ensure the benefits suggested to my audience are clear and compelling.

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13. I use both energy and composure in delivering a presentation.

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14. The number of visuals and graphics I use will enhance, not detract, from my presentation.

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15. The visuals and graphics I use are carefully prepared, easy-to-read and match what I say.

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16. My conclusion refers back to the introduction and, if appropriate, contains a call-to-action statement.

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17. I develop an introduction that will catch the attention of my audience and provide the necessary background information.

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18. I review the main ideas in my presentation to check for relevance and coherence.

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19. I write down some main ideas first, in order to build a presentation around them.

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20. I determine some basic objectives before planning a presentation.

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I communicate ideas with enthusiasm and use an appropriate tone.
I speak at a good pace so I engage my audience's attention throughout.
My voice is strong, clear and modulated, and not a monotone.
My gestures are natural and match what I am saying. They are not...
I maintain good eye contact with the audience at all times.
I arrange seating (if appropriate) and check the audio-visual...
I prepare answers to anticipated questions and practise responding to...
My presentations are rehearsed standing up and using my visuals.
My notes contain only "key words" so I avoid reading from a manuscript...
I rehearse so there is a minimum focus on notes and maximum attention...
I thoroughly analyse my audience, especially their needs.
I ensure the benefits suggested to my audience are clear and...
I use both energy and composure in delivering a presentation.
The number of visuals and graphics I use will enhance, not detract,...
The visuals and graphics I use are carefully prepared, easy-to-read...
My conclusion refers back to the introduction and, if appropriate,...
I develop an introduction that will catch the attention of my audience...
I review the main ideas in my presentation to check for relevance and...
I write down some main ideas first, in order to build a presentation...
I determine some basic objectives before planning a presentation.
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