Dress for Success during your Presentations!

When giving a business presentation, one key area to pay attention to is wardrobe. Dressing for success is a very accurate guideline for giving presentations. The way you look tells the audience a lot and sends many messages about your personality. Looking professional is a great way to increase your confidence and your credibility with the audience. The following tips will help make sure you dress properly for your next business presentation.

• Comfort is Key- Wear something you feel comfortable in and that you can move around in. Avoid anything too tight as it is distracting.
  
• Dress Appropriately- Dress for your body type, don't wear anything revealing. Also, go for a looser fit, it can have a slimming effect.
  
• Color- If possible, dress in a color that complements your speaking stage. Wear colors that complement your physical features.
  

The Importance of Citing Sources during a Presentation!

When giving a business presentation the speaker will often call upon information from outside sources. The speaker simply cannot only rely on their own knowledge. Researching and using information from outside sources is a great way to increase your credibility and strengthen your main points. However, when using outside information from other sources, it is important to cite correctly. Plagiarism is a major issue and should always be avoided. The following tips will help in properly citing sources during a presentation.

• Quote the source- Make sure the audience understands who the source is and where the quote begins and ends.
  
• Paraphrase- Whenever you put someone else's words into your own, always give credit to the source.
  
• Multiple Sources- The more support you can offer for your point, the more credible your argument and source will be.