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• Giving a Talk: Guidelines for the Preparation and Presentation of Technical Seminars
  Frank Kschischang, Professor of Engineering at the University of Toronto, offers this comprehensive guide to preparing and giving technical presentations.
  
  
• Writing Guidelines for Engineering and Science Students: Presentation Slides
  The Presentation Slides section of this useful Web site features helpful guidelines for creating visual aids for presentations in the fields of engineering and science. It also shows real examples of effective visual aids.
  
  
• KU Medical Center Online Tutorial Series: Effective Presentations
  Created by Professor Jeff Radel at the University of Kansas Medical Center, this Web site contains a thorough tutorial on planning and delivering presentations, including designing effective visual aids.
  
  
• Rice OWL: Designing Effective Oral Presentations
  From Rice University's Online Writing Lab, this Web site offers a comprehensive guide to preparing oral presentations and speaking effectively. It also includes tips for presenting to a multicultural audience.
  
  
• Virtual Presentation Assistant
  This Web site from the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Kansas is yet another detailed guide to preparing and delivering oral presentations. In addition to offering tips for controlling nervousness and designing visual aids, this site also discusses how to select and research your topic and includes audio and video speech examples.
  
  
• 10 Tips for Successful Public Speaking (PDF file; requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
  From Toastmasters International, an organization that helps members to speak more effectively, this Web site offers tips for delivering successful presentations while controlling nervousness.
  
  

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