When discussing the subject of your oral report, what strategy helps your audience keep track of your progress in the presentation?

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There are several strategies you can use to develop and deliver effective and intriguing oral reports that keep your audience's attention:
F1F1F1S1F1F1F10In the introduction, interest the audience in the subject, and number the key points you will cover (e.g., "I will cover the following ﬁve points.").
F1F1F1S1F1F1F10As you discuss your subject, help your audience pay attention and track your progress in your presentation by numbering each point as you cover it (e.g., "Now let's proceed to my second point.").
F1F1F1S1F1F1F10When you reach the conclusion, announce it (e.g., "In conclusion …" or "This brings us to my conclusion.") You want your audience to pay extra attention here. Audiences know that you will now summarize what you have said: this summary is their opportunity to pick up any information they failed to grasp earlier. Once you have said "in conclusion," however, you have about a minute before you must stop talking. Audiences grow hostile to speakers who promise to stop but then don't. In the remaining minute of your presentation, ﬁx in the audience's mind the one or two ideas you want them to take away from your presentation.
F1F1F1S1F1F1F10Keep your presentation as short as possible. Nobody wants to listen to a long presentation.

When Discussing the Subject of Your Oral Report, What Strategy