Preparing for a report.

I too get nervous when I have to present. You should know your report inside out and make sure that your report is easy for everyone to understand. If you can't avoid any complicated things be prepared to explain them if you get asked. When I present, I try to focus either on the screen or a friend in the audience. Occasionally, I shift my gaze to the rest of the audience so that they don't feel as if I'm only presenting to one person. If you don't know anyone in the crowd or you think you would be more nervous if you look at someone, then just focus on a spot somewhere in the middle of the audience. But don't forget to look at the rest of the audience once in a while. Good luck with your report presentation!

When I was in college, probably my whole school days, I had the fear of speaking in public. I dont shake but I stutter, a lot. It was very embarrassing. But I guess if a person has fear in public speaking, you cant do anything about it. No matter how you prepare, you would always end up failing, well, that's according to my experience. I guess all you have to do is really study your report and just know everything you can about your topic, so that if questions come, now matter what happens you would be able to answer them. Its better to have a good answer but stutter during the report, than completely perfected the speaking part of report yet not able to answer very well.

i used to love making reports. i guess my style is to make like a diagram to put all the key pointers of my reports then try to master it. i dont usually feel nervous when i do public speaking. i am the type who feels excitement instead.

Yes, it feels very nervous when you face the crowd or demonstration for the first time. I also felt it when i just started my first demonstration or public speaking. To minimize the nervousness First you have to know your work thoroughly. Secondly your life experience also matters, usually introvert persons feel more nervous during public speaking. Thirdly it also matters how you feel about yourself respect to the crowd you are presenting to(it may be a specific case). Heeling can be provided by talking to your close friend, your teacher or some when who can help you and also a part of the crowd. make good practice in front of the mirror and in front of your friends or some one close to you. If you are nervous during demonstration in crowd don't make eye contact with the people in the crowd and concentrate more on your part of work. Your first Public Speaking will be good. Good Luck