Question

Explain how making a list of dos and don'ts might be helpful before making an oral presentation.

Answer 1

It gives you an idea on what you should do and it also helps give you some confidence going up and speaking.
For example, if your list says:

DO:
-Make eye contact with the audience
-Speak loud and clear

DON'T:
-Say "uhm" whilst speaking
-Look down at your feet the whole time

you'll most likely listen to it. Writing lists helps!

Answer 2

This is a list that can help you navigate an audience or simply remind you of your bad habits and things that you need to remind yourself to repeat until they become good habits.

For example:

Dos

Say good evening enthusiastically

Make people feel like they're part of the presentation by talking to them

Talk with an energetic voice

Don'ts

Don't wave your arms all the time

Don't stand still in a single place throughout the whole speech

Don't look down

Don't improvise