Introduce yourself and your subject at the beginning.
Outline what you will talk about.
Research your audience.
Make it clear when people should ask questions (during the presentation, at the end, etc.)
Write notes on sheets of paper, not on cards.
Prepare visuals to go with your presentation.
Rehearse your presentation with friends or colleagues.
Plan the content and structure, but don't write a full text.
Memorize the first five sentences of your talk.
Research the venue and facilities.
Your presentation will be monotonous and boring if you read from a text.
It will prevent people from interrupting you during your presentation.
They will be able to tell you if anything is unclear.
It will help you make the language of the presentation appropriate.
Cards are easy to drop or lose.
It will help you to feel comfortable in the space and make sure you have what you need.
It will reassure people they are in the right place, and give a focus for your presentation.
They make the presentation more interesting and help the audience stay engaged.
It will help the audience follow the logic of your presentation.
It will help you feel at ease in the beginning when you might be nervous.
