Identify and discuss six goals to have when practicing your delivery

What will be an ideal response?

Answer: Practicing your presentation is essential. Practice boosts your confidence, gives you a more professional demeanor, and lets you verify the operation of your visuals and equipment. A test audience can tell you if your slides are understandable and whether your delivery is effective. A day or two before you're ready to step on stage for an important talk, make sure you and your presentation are ready. Goals to consider include being able to present your material naturally, without reading your slides. Second, could you still make a compelling and complete presentation if you experience an equipment failure and have to proceed without using your slides at all? Is the equipment working, and do you know how to work it? The fourth goal is to make sure your timing is on track, including all introductory and closing material, leaving enough time for questions. Fifth, be sure you can pronounce all the words you plan to use, and finally, anticipate and be prepared to answer likely questions and objections.