ขอนำแนวทางในการตรวจสอบตนเองในการพูดหรือนำเสนอ แม้ว่าจะได้แนวทางนี้จากการฝึกพูดภาษาอังกฤษก็ตาม แต่เทคนิคเหล่านี้ สามารถนำมาประยุกต์ใช้กับการเตรียมการพูดหรือนำเสนอโดยทั่วไปได้ค่ะ (Guidelines for checking own progress in making presentation in English)

Part I: Write 3 (often), 2 (sometimes), 1 (never)

1. I practice English almost everyday?
   – I listen to the news in English
   – I read aloud or speak English
   – I write something in English
2. I check website or read books to find new ideas.
3. I identify the audience before I prepare my presentation.
4. I write and rewrite my presentation a couple of times.
5. I rehearse before I give a presentation, trying to stress or pause before important issues.
6. I check the venue and equipment before I give a talk.
7. I take a deep breath before I walk to the podium.
8. I visualize myself doing a good presentation.
9. I tell myself that I can do it well as I am well prepared.
10. I do a small talk with some of the audience to establish human touch.
11. I make a good start by starting with a problem.
12. I capture the audience’s interest by telling them our success story.
13. I prepare the audience by outlining the key areas I will talk about.
14. My presentation has clear introduction, body and ending.
15. I sum up key areas I have covered and strongly propose a course of actions.
16. I believe in my ideas and speak with enthusiasm.
17.  I stress or pause before the important points.
18.  My voice is loud and clear.
19.  I use visuals to support my talk (ie;…………………)
20.  I maintain eye contact with audience.
21. The audience understand the points I want to make.

Part II:

1. If I have to rate my presentation I will give it 1/2/3. 1 for needing improvement. 3 for very good.
2. If you rate 1 or 2, please specify areas you need to develop; (prioritize 1,2,3)
   ______general English proficiency
   ______pronunciation
   ______presentation skill
   ______strategies for building up confidence
   ______other………………………………