Chapter 10 Preparing and Delivering Business Presentations

81) The end of a presentation has impact, but it is not as important as the beginning.

82) In practicing her presentation, Carol finds it difficult to present a slide that incorporates animation. Therefore she should remove the animation from the slide.

83) Compressing your pictures will decrease their file size and will also decrease their resolutions.

84) Bryce feels nervous and awkward making presentations, so he should address this problem by practicing.

85) Patricia projects her voice to be heard throughout the room during her presentation, but when she answers a question from someone in the front row she should lower her voice accordingly.

86) Listening while you present can be so challenging that it is best not attempted.

87) If you use a photo published on the Internet in your widely-distributed presentation, you don't need to get permission to use it from the original owner of the photo but you do need to acknowledge the source in your presentation.

88) The main problem people face in impromptu talking is the temptation to ramble.

89) When you're ready for questions ask, "Are there any questions?"

90) The first part of answering a question involves restating or summarizing it to be sure everyone heard it and that you understand it correctly.