Whatever your field of interest, at some time you may be called-upon to present a lecture — it may be about your work, your hobbies, your travels, or whatever. When that time comes, knowing how to prepare and deliver an effective presentation will save  you the embarrassment of standing in front of your audience and fumbling with your script, the slides, or even the basic task of organizing your materials effectively.

The article Preparing YOUR Presentation (pdf) provides several simple guidelines that can help you overcome your “stage fright” and to plan, prepare, and give a successful public presentation.