| No matter how well you have done at preparing your | | | | beginning. Do not memorize your whole high school |
| high school science project, the key is how you | | | | science presentation, as it may sound mechanical. |
| present it. An enthusiastic presenter will get the | | | | 2. Introduce it: You can begin by greeting everyone |
| attention of the judges. | | | | with a "Good Morning!" Then start with a catchy |
| Six Secrets about HOW to Say It | | | | phrase such as, "I was eagerly waiting for this moment, |
| | | | as I have something interesting to share with you..." |
| 1. Get excited: Believe that you have a mission to | | | | You've already made an enthusiastic opening. Keep it |
| accomplish during your high school science project | | | | short. |
| presentation, and that you have the keys to success. | | | | 3. Brief it: After your short introduction, you must tell |
| Let slip-ups not bother you. Presentation time is a time | | | | them, again in short, what to expect during your |
| to focus on positive things. The only way to beat | | | | presentation. You may say, "Let me place before you |
| presentation fear is to get excited. | | | | my big question, my hypothesis, how I conducted my |
| 2. Body language: You might appear to say something | | | | experiment, and what conclusion I came to." |
| confidently, but your body language reveals it all. Don't | | | | 4. Explain it: Now speak about all the points one by |
| stand stiffly with your hands in your pockets or behind | | | | one. Encourage them to look at your display as you |
| your back as it will only display that you are nervous. | | | | explain your project. |
| 3. Use your hands: We use gestures naturally while | | | | 5. Summarize it: Repeat your main points by saying, |
| talking to someone, without even being aware of them. | | | | "Once again, let me sum up my work..." |
| During your presentation, use gestures in a natural | | | | 6. Conclude it: Close with a strong and positive |
| way. Avoid any offensive gestures such as clicking | | | | statement such as, "I have learned that.....and I'm sure |
| your fingers or pointing your fingers at someone. | | | | you agree with me. If you have any questions, I would |
| 4. Maintain Eye Contact: Eye contact is believed to be | | | | be glad to answer them at this time." |
| a sign of honesty. While presenting your work, don't | | | | Now, the toughest part made easy.... |
| look through people; rather look at them in the eye for | | | | Answering Questions |
| a few seconds before you shift your eye contact to | | | | At this point I cannot emphasize enough, that you must |
| another person. | | | | do a mock presentation before your actual high school |
| 5. Project Your Voice: Most students are not aware | | | | science project presentation. What I mean by this is |
| of how softly they speak in public. Practice projecting | | | | that you must practice in front of your friends and |
| your voice, but remember to speak in a relaxed tone. | | | | family. Make them ask you lots, and I mean lots, of |
| A high-pitched tone and hurried speech shows | | | | questions. Do your best to answer those questions. |
| nervousness. So, speak calmly, and with a smile. Don't | | | | Ask for feedback on how you've done, and improvise |
| rush it. | | | | on it. Practice in front of your mirror. Practice in front of |
| 6. Use a Meaningful Pause: Pause after an important | | | | your dog, and don't let his antics distract you. Practice |
| question in order to give your audience some time to | | | | till you get confident. |
| think. Then reveal your answer. Pause after making a | | | | Now that you're feeling confident already you can go |
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| Say | | | | Steps to Award-Winning Science Fair Projects" right |
| 1. Memorize it: You may memorize your introductory | | | | now from the link below. |
| line in order to avoid making a mistake right at the | | | | |