Question

Which statement describes an effective use of notes in a presentation?

Notes should be read word for word during an oral presentation.
Notes should include reminders about eye contact and gesturing.
Notes should be easy to follow to maintain the speaker’s train of thought.
Notes should include all answers to potential questions from the audience.

Answer 1

Notes should be easy to follow to maintain the speaker’s train of thought.

Briefly: notes should be concise prompts (not a script), easy to scan so you keep flow; they can also include delivery reminders (eye contact, gestures) but the main goal is to keep your train of thought.