Know formats and requirements before you start the project. Is it an explanatory presentation or a descriptive one? Explanatory presentations are educational presentations in which you are teaching something to your audience. A descriptive presentation describes certain events to your audience via images and pictures. Ask your professors for guidelines.
Reduce your anxiety. It is normal to be nervous, but being overly nervous results in stuttering, unintentionally leaving out important information, and looking uninformed in front of your peers. Avoid this by rehearsing and internalizing key facts and information. Get a good night of sleep the night before the presentation.
Communicate effectively. The presentation is an informative piece, and the presenter's job is to be the quintessential link between the presentation and the audience. Speak in an authoritative and confident voice. Keep direct eye contact with your peers and your professor.
Increase audience retention. The ultimate goal of a student presentation is to teach and educate the audience. Involve the audience by asking them for feedback. Ensure that the audience is paying attention by asking them open-ended questions. Encourage your peers to ask questions and to get involved.
Create a lasting impression. A good closing drives the point of your presentation. Use a quote or an image that encapsulates your whole presentation. Thank the students and teachers for their time. This is a good time to give handouts about any information that reinforces your presentation.