Analytical Reflection

During our lessons for the effective communication module, we were taught on delivering a good presentation. This includes having a good content, verbal language and non-verbal language.

Before presenting, it is important to be well prepared. However, I was unprepared and had not practiced much prior to the mock presentation. As my team has not completed the proposal, we were unable to develop all the content required. This results in the lack of slides and visual aids.

Insufficient preparation had also resulted in my poor delivery of the content. Although my voice was of appropriate volume, there was no variation in the tone and expression. This gives off the vibe that I do not have any enthusiasm or passion for the topic. Also, I was not fluent, and my pace was too fast. Meanwhile, my gestures used were inappropriate and minimal, and I tend to refer to the slides often, resulting in minimal eye contact.

To ensure improvement for my next presentation, I will need to prepare ahead of time. Firstly, I must ensure that all the required content is included in the slides, including professional visual aids. Secondly, a draft script should be written for my presentation. The script should mark out the points where I should place more vocal emphasis on. Lastly, more time should be spent on practicing on my delivery of the content and the usage of appropriate gestures. This will ensure that I will be more fluent and confident during my presentation. Meanwhile, I should also time myself when practicing ensuring that I end around the given time.

In conclusion, being well prepared and having ample practice beforehand makes a huge difference for presentations. The amount of effort put in for the presentation will be observed by the audience.