Many presenters opt to include the quotations in view of the excellent benefits of using them in presentation. Here are a few practices which could be adopted to incorporate Quotations and integrate vital points in the presentations.

1. Always prefer to use a quotation relevant to your subject from a well-known person or author known to the audience, with whom your audience can relate to.

2. Direct quotations are another person's exact words--either spoken or in print--incorporated into your own presentation. Indirect quotations are not exact words but rather rephrasing or summaries of another person's words. If you are not sure to whom the quotation belongs, you can say " I understand, it was ____________ who said this."

3. Stretching them to make it fit to your point shall be avoided. It should be creative, concise, relevant and timely to your presentation.

4. Never try to use quotations which became stale by overuse as they would only appear amateurish to your audience.

5. In order to accept your ideas in your presentation, quotations need to be explained with some facts and figures.

6. It is better to use the Quotes that are informative and surprising. For example an important or latest information related to the topic of your presentation can get you immediate attention and establish a connection between you and your listeners.

7. Pick a quotation you admire most and try to use it frequently. This helps you to registered in your memory and such quotes become handy, whenever you want to include in your presentations.

8. They work best when the original words are accurately reproduced. An appropriate punctuation with better pronunciation is necessary.

9. Explore whether you have any quotes from:

- Your father or mother or grandmother or grand father

- Your Teacher or mentor

- Your Boss or Managers of your organization

- Your Clients

- Your wife or Yourself

Avoid excessive use of quotations as it may suggest that original ideas on the subject are lacking. Always remember:

# Quotations can be used to get audience attention almost immediately

# Quotation should be from a well-known person or author known to the audience

# Quotations must be strictly relevant to your presentation subject

# Quotations can be used to bring together or sum up the points in a presentation.

# Quotations can be used to add cheerfulness to any occasion.

About The Author:
Suryanarayana S V [ http://www.suryanarayana.com ] is a Corporate Consultant who helped hundreds of Business owners, Corporate Executives, Professionals & Students to become better presenters. He has rich experience of over 33 years in making presentations in electronic media and live public presentations in training programmes, workshops, seminars, conferences, professional meetings etc., on topics ranging from Communication skills to Self-improvement, Motivation & Mentor programmes. His presentation sessions have been very well received and rated as best by participants in India, Australia & Singapore. He has been Director & lead Facilitator for a variety of workshops on "Presentation Skills" being organized or partnered by editin.com

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