Presentation Consulations
Service Overview
Presentation Consultations @ the Learning Lab offers free advice to OU students, faculty, and staff who would like to improve their presentations. Consultations are available for individuals or groups and can be conducted in person or virtually via Zoom.
What We Offer
Presentation Consultations @ the Learning Lab offer personalized instruction for individuals experiencing communication apprehension or "stage fright," as well as assistance with overall presentation design and organization. Presentation coaches will guide you from initial brainstorming through practicing your delivery.
- Topic selection
- Researching data and source citation
- Organizing information
- Presentation delivery
- Visual aids
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Who Can Use This Service
This free service is available to all current OU students, faculty, and staff.
Schedule a Consultation
Presentation Consultations @ the Learning Lab is designed to support in-person as well as virtual consultations.
In-Person
In-person consultations will be located in Room LL121E on Lower Level 1 in Bizzell Memorial Library.
Mondays & Thursdays: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Tuesdays: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Wednesdays: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
If these hours don't fit your schedule, please email Ashley Smith to arrange an appointment outside these hours.
Virtual
Virtual consultations will be scheduled as Zoom meetings.
How to Prepare for Your Consultation Appointment
Before you come to your appointment, here are some things you can bring to make it as efficient and helpful as possible:
- Fill out the Presentation Consultation Preparation Worksheet prior to your consultation.
- Bring your "rough drafts" (including PowerPoint, Prezi, videos, etc.). Feel free to email everything to one of the coaches beforehand!
- Bring any questions or concerns regarding your presentation (such as organization, visual aids, grammar, body language, tackling nerves).
- Bring any applicable rubrics or guidelines.
Contact Information
FAQs
Ashley Smith is the Student Success & Engagement Librarian for OU Libraries and serves as the Presentation Consultations Coach. She specializes in presentation delivery and can help you boost your confidence in your presentation skills!
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