Tips for Delivering Effective Presentations

, , and


Release Date: 6/11/2026

Reviewed At: 6/12/2026

DOI: 10.32473/edis-wc337-2019

Administration

Abstract

At some point, most people are faced with the daunting task of delivering a presentation. These presentations could be required by job responsibilities, as an academic assignment, or in roles within the community. Presentations may be delivered to small or large audiences. Giving a presentation in front of an audience may be a frightening endeavor; however, this publication provides five steps to make the task of giving a presentation easier and ensure that your presentation will be effective. 

About this Publication

This document is AEC674, one of a series of the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication. Original publication date: November 2019. Visit the Ask IFAS website at https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication. 

How to Cite

Shanholtzer, B., Thoron, A., & Bunch, J. C. (2019). Tips for Delivering Effective Presentations. EDIS, 2019(6), 4. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc337-2019

Authors

Brianna Shanholtzer
Brianna Shanholtzer

former graduate student (M.S.  2019), UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, Gainesville, FL

Andrew Thoron
Andrew Thoron

former associate professor, UF/IFAS Department Agricultural Education and Communication, Gainesville, FL

J. Bunch
J. Bunch
Specialist
University of Florida

associate professor, Department Agricultural Education and Communication, UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 

Publication #AEC674

Peer Reviewed