Assignment 3 : My Presentation's preparations and feeling
For my presentation, i've choose a topic entitled How to fall asleep faster. Actually, it's not my original plan because i've prepared an outline entitled the history of Britpop but it was rejected by Miss Maisarah as the presentation was too boring and the outline was not in line with the topic. The next day, i searches for the new ideas and come out with this topic.
After some researches, i finally finished my presentation's outline. Satisfied with it, i've prepared some hand-notes for the presentation. i also prepared the slides and such.
The minutes before my turn to come out front was so intimidating as i was scared to stand in front of the crowd. It was un-avoided and i've got to do my presentation or i will lose some of the precious carrymark for the subject.
After the presentation, it's feels like a big pile of burden lifted from my back but some following presentation will be assigned next and i will be make a fool out of myself again later on.
Presentation is great for building up our self-confidence but i think that it's never meant for me. It's better for me to write rather than talk. It's better that way.
That's all. Thank you.
Assignment 2 : 5 ways of presentation
The following is an overview of several common types of
presentations and their purpose. Each presentation type requires a specific
organization technique to assure they are understood and remembered by the
audience. The suggested organizational structure is also provided.
1. Informative
Keep an informative presentation brief and to the point.
Stick to the facts and avoid complicated information. Choose one of the following
organizational structures for an informative presentation:
a.
Time
Explains when things should happen
Works best with visual people or people who can see the
overall organization or sequence of events
Use words like first, second, third, to list order
b.
Place
Explains where things should happen
Works best with people who understand the group or area you
are talking about
Use words like Region 1, 2, 3, or 4 to explain order
c.
Cause and Effect
Explains how things should happen
Works best with people who understand the relationship
between events
Use phrases like Because of “dotdotdot”, we now have to “dotdotdot”
d.
Logical Order
Simply list items in their order of importance
Works best with people who are accustomed to breaking down
complex data into components in order to digest the material
2. Instructional
Your purpose in an instructional presentation is to give
specific directions or orders. Your presentation will probably be a bit longer,
because it has to cover your topic thoroughly. In an instructional
presentation, your listeners should come away with new knowledge or a new
skill.
Explain why the information or skill is valuable to the
audience
Explain the learning objectives of the instructional program
Demonstrate the process if it involves something in which
the audience will later participate using the following method
Demonstrate it first without comment
Demonstrate it again with a brief explanation
Demonstrate it a third time, step-by-step, with an
explanation
Have the participants practice the skill
Provide participants the opportunity to ask questions, give,
and receive feedback from you and their peers
Connect the learning to actual use
Have participants verbally state how they will use it
3. Arousing
Your purpose in an arousing presentation is to make people
think about a certain problem or situation. You want to arouse the audience’s
emotions and intellect so that they will be receptive to your point of view.
Use vivid language in an arousing presentation-- project sincerity and
enthusiasm.
Gain attention with a story that illustrates (and sometimes
exaggerates) the problem
Show the need to solve the problem and illustrate it with an
example that is general or commonplace
Describe your solution for a satisfactory resolution to the
problem
Compare/contrast the two worlds with the problem solved and
unsolved
Call the audience to action to help solve the problem
Give the audience a directive that is clear, easy, and
immediate
4. Persuasive
Your purpose in a persuasive presentation is to convince
your listeners to accept your proposal. A convincing persuasive presentation
offers a solution to a controversy, dispute, or problem. To succeed with a
persuasive presentation, you must present sufficient logic, evidence, and
emotion to sway the audience to your viewpoint.
Create a great introduction because a persuasive
presentation introduction must accomplish the following:
Seize the audiences attention
Disclose the problem or needs that your product or service
will satisfy
Tantalize the audience by describing the advantages of
solving the problem or need
Create a desire for the audience to agree with you by
describing exactly how your product or service with fill their real needs
Close your persuasive presentation with a call to action
Ask for the order
Ask for the decision that you want to be made
Ask for the course of action that you want to be followed
5. Decision-making
Your purpose in a decision-making presentation is to move
your audience to take your suggested action. A decision-making presentation
presents ideas, suggestions, and arguments strongly enough to persuade an
audience to carry out your requests. In a decision-making presentation, you
must tell the audience what to do and how to do it. You should also let them
know what will happen if the don’t do what you ask.
Gain attention with a story that illustrates the problem
Show the need to solve the problem and illustrate it with an
example that is general or commonplace
Describe your solution to bring a satisfactory resolution to
the problem
Compare/contrast the two worlds with the problem solved and
unsolved
Call the audience to action to help solve the problem and
give them a way to be part of the solution
Assignment 2 : Midterm's Preparation Tips
Midterms can be intimidating, whether you're a
first-semester college student or getting ready to graduate. Because your grade
might be heavily dependent on how you do on your midterm exams, being as
prepared as possible is important for your success. But just what are the best
ways to prepare? In essence: how do you study for a midterm in the best way
possible?
1. Give yourself enough time to study
Don't leave it until the last minute. While some students do
seem to thrive on last-minute 'cramming', it's widely accepted that for most of
us, this is not the best way to approach an exam. Set out a timetable for your
study. Write down how many exams you have and the days on which you have to sit
them. Then organize your study accordingly. You may want to give some exams
more study time than others, so find a balance that you feel comfortable with.
2. Organize your study space
Make sure you have enough space to spread your textbooks and
notes out. Have you got enough light? Is your chair comfortable? Are your
computer games out of sight?
Try and get rid of all distractions, and make sure you feel
as comfortable and able to focus as possible. For some people, this may mean
almost complete silence; for others, background music helps. Some of us need
everything completely tidy and organized in order to concentrate, while others
thrive in a more cluttered environment. Think about what works for you, and
take the time to get it right.
3. Use flow charts and diagrams
Visual aids can be really helpful when revising. At the
start of a topic, challenge yourself to write down everything you already know
about a topic - and then highlight where the gaps lie. Closer to the exam,
condense your revision notes into one-page diagrams. Getting your ideas down in
this brief format can then help you to quickly recall everything you need to
know during the exam.
4. Practice on old exams
One of the most effective ways to prepare for exams is to
practice taking past versions. This helps you get used to the format of the
questions, and - if you time yourself - can also be good practice for making
sure you spend the right amount of time on each section.
5. Explain your answers to others
Parents and little brothers and sisters don't have to be
annoying around exam time! Use them to your advantage. Explain an answer to a
question to them. That will help you to get it clear in your head, and also to
highlight any areas where you need more work.
6. Organize study groups with friends
Get together with friends for a study session. You may have
questions that they have the answers to and vice versa. As long as you make
sure you stay focused on the topic for an agreed amount of time, this can be
one of the most effective ways to challenge yourself.
7. Take regular breaks
While you may think it's best to study for as many hours as
possible, this can actually be counterproductive. If you were training for a
marathon, you wouldn't try and run 24 hours a day! Likewise studies have shown
that for long-term retention of knowledge, taking regular breaks really helps.
Everyone's different, so develop a study routine that works
for you. If you study better in the morning, start early before taking a break
at lunchtime. Or if you're more productive at nighttime, take a larger break
earlier on so you're ready to settle down come evening.
Try not to feel guilty about being out enjoying the sunshine
instead of hunched over your textbooks. Remember Vitamin D is important for a
healthy brain!
8. Snack on 'brain food'
Keep away from junk food! You may feel like you deserve a
treat, or that you don't have time to cook, but what you eat can really have an
impact on energy levels and focus. Keep your body and brain well-fuelled by
choosing nutritious foods that have been proven to aid concentration and
memory, such as fish, nuts, seeds, yogurt and blueberries. The same applies on
exam day - eat a good meal before the test, based on foods that will provide a
slow release of energy throughout. Sugar may seem appealing, but it won't help
when your energy levels crash an hour or so later.
9. Plan your exam day
Make sure you get everything ready well in advance of the
exam - don't leave it to the day before to suddenly realize you don't know the
way, or what you're supposed to bring. Check all the rules and requirements,
and plan your route and journey time. If possible, do a test run of the trip;
if not, write down clear directions.
Work out how long it will take to get there - then add on
some extra time. You really don't want to arrive having had to run halfway or
feeling frazzled from losing your way. You could also make plans to travel to
the exam with friends or classmates, as long as you know they're likely to be
punctual!
10. Drink plenty of water
As a final tip, remember that being well hydrated is
essential for your brain to work at its best. Make sure you keep drinking
plenty of water throughout your revision, and also on the exam day.
Assignment 1 : Self Confidence
What is self confidence?
Self confidence is a quality of oneself that free oneself from doubt and uncertainty. It also show one's powerful and abilty in doing things.
Differences between self confidence with low self confidence.
Self confidence
Ways to build up self confidence.
1. Speak to the mirror. You will see how people see you. Improve the way you talk, act and react.
2. Mix up often with your friends and the crowd. It will improve and fix how you carry yourself in front of the others.
3. Confess to your crush. It sounded a little outrageous but confessing will eventually improve your self confidence. You can expect some rejection but who know what's out there. Pluck out some of your courage and go confess to your crush. If she/he accept your confession, lucky for you but if she/he didn't, don't ever give up, at least you gained some courage. Eventually , there will be someone for you.
4. Self grooming. Self confidence is all about how you see yourself. If you are not happy to see yourself, how can others be happy to see you. Your perception of yourself has an enormous impact on how others perceive you. If you having some appearance issues, grooming yourself will boost up your confidence level. Just a little changes in your hairstyles or clothes won't hurt you.
5. Respect others. Respects are earned, not given. When you respect others around you, they will respect you back. By having mutual respect, it will make you feel comfortable around them and slowly develop your self confidence.
Self confidence is a quality of oneself that free oneself from doubt and uncertainty. It also show one's powerful and abilty in doing things.Differences between self confidence with low self confidence.
Self confidence
- Positive thinker.
- Ambitious and know what they want in life and strive forward to achieve it.
- Adept at navigating various social situations with seeming ease.
- Competitive and always find ways to test their limits.
- Risk taker and believe in their abilities and not scared to lose.
- Negative thinker.
- Don’t expect much from themselves and easily satisfied with what they had even if they can achieve more.
- Exaggerated concern over what they imagine other people think resulting the lack of social skills.
- Don’t dare to take on challenges in life.
- Coward and not confident in their abilities thus they never want to even tried.
1. Speak to the mirror. You will see how people see you. Improve the way you talk, act and react.
2. Mix up often with your friends and the crowd. It will improve and fix how you carry yourself in front of the others.
3. Confess to your crush. It sounded a little outrageous but confessing will eventually improve your self confidence. You can expect some rejection but who know what's out there. Pluck out some of your courage and go confess to your crush. If she/he accept your confession, lucky for you but if she/he didn't, don't ever give up, at least you gained some courage. Eventually , there will be someone for you.
4. Self grooming. Self confidence is all about how you see yourself. If you are not happy to see yourself, how can others be happy to see you. Your perception of yourself has an enormous impact on how others perceive you. If you having some appearance issues, grooming yourself will boost up your confidence level. Just a little changes in your hairstyles or clothes won't hurt you.
5. Respect others. Respects are earned, not given. When you respect others around you, they will respect you back. By having mutual respect, it will make you feel comfortable around them and slowly develop your self confidence.
Stick Man, Signature And Attendance
Signature is a unique style of writing one’s own name. It is a snapshot of your personality and discloses a lot about your character and general outlook in life. Signature is also considered as an image that the writer is willing to show to the outer world. But, when you just about to sign in the attendance, why should you be complicated? Just a Stick man will do. It doesn't mean anything. It's just a SIGN to validate your attendance. So, here is a Stick Man for you. Enjoy.