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Illustrated Presentations

I am down do present a talk to my local history group. I have done presentations in the past but they had not been designed to fit into a specific time frame. The time allocated for talks is 45 minutes. I have read that the average adult can say approximately 183 words a minute. By my calculations, that works out at roughly 8000 words over 45 minutes.

Does anyone have any experience to know if that makes sense. Any help or advice would be appreciated
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MandyMitchell · 80-89, F
Talk slowly. Catch their attention with a joke or something dramatic and unexpected in the first few moments. Use visual aids if you can - Powerpoint, maps or objects; leave time for questions at the end and ensure you have a conclusion to tie up your points.