Inventor/Scientist Quest ~ Presentation Guidelines

The following points will help your group prepare to present your nominee to the (AWARD NAME) Committee.  Remember that your presentation should be and overall summary of why your group thinks your candidate is the best possible choice.  Present your nominee as if he/she is someone you have known.  These are some things that your group should remember:

1. There will be no use of note cards or written material.  Information should be relayed, not read.

2. You should have eye contact at all times with your audience (this does not include the floor or ceiling).

3. You should use a loud, clear voice, so everyone in the audience can hear you speaking.

4. You should not hide behind a desk or lean up against a wall. Present yourself with good posture and occasionally move around.

5. Practice any words that you may have trouble pronouncing. Correct any grammatical errors before you make your presentation. It is a good idea to practice what you will be saying with someone else so they can catch any errors that they may hear.