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+= How to Give a Presentation
+== by Craig Buchek
+== St. Louis GNU/Linux Users Group
+== January 17, 2013
+
+---
+
+* Introduce Yourself
+  * Tell where you work and what you do.
+  * Briefly talk about some of your relevant experience.
+
+---
+
+* Start with a Joke
+
+---
+
+* Why Give a Presentation?
+  * To share your knowledge.
+  * To learn.
+  * To improve your reputation.
+  * Because somebody has to.
+
+---
+
+* Be Prepared
+  * Know your audience.
+  * Do some research.
+  * Know the details of the venue.
+
+---
+
+* Before the Presentation
+  * Decide on a topic.
+  * Write up an abstract.
+  * Write up a bio.
+  * Keep in touch with your contact.
+
+---
+
+* Preparing the Presentation
+  * Preparing: Slides
+    * Start with an outline.
+    * Build slides from the outlines.
+    * The fewer words on a slide, the better.
+    * Slides are the START of the conversation.
+    * Tell a story.
+    * Include facts.
+  * Preparing: Demo
+    * Figure out what you want to show.
+    * Practice.
+    * Practice.
+    * Practice.
+
+---
+
+* Giving The Presentation
+  * Don't be nervous.
+  * Be prepared for questions.
+    * Don't be afraid to admit that you don't know an answer.
+  * Don't read the slides.