12. Presentation

Question 1

What are the purposes of oral presentations?

Answer 1

To inform
To Persuade
To Entertain

Question 2

What are Seminars?

Answer 2

A seminar is a face-to-face presentation on a set topic that often forms part of the formal assessment of a course

Question 3

How many steps are involved in planning a presentation?

Answer 3

Six Steps

Question 4

What are the six steps involved in planning a presentation?

Answer 4

1. Define the purpose
2. Analyze the audience
3. Consider the context and setting
4. Identify the main ideas
5. Research and find supporting material for the message
6. Plan and organize the material

Question 5

What are the key steps in a presentation planning?

Answer 5

1. Write the presentation
2. Rewrite for the ear
3. Organize the visual aids
4. Practice and revise the content

Question 6

The audience(s) are ___ rather than ____ receivers.

Answer 6

active, passive

Question 7

What is Attention span?

Answer 7

Attention span is the time the average adult can attend to and process the information in a speaker’s presentation

Question 8

What is the Attention span of an average for adult?

Answer 8

20 to 25 minutes

Question 9

Which action is linked to addressing “knowing your audience?

Answer 9

Pitching the presentation at the right level

Question 10

List some ways to interact with the audidence?

Answer 10

–Inviting questions from the audience
–directing questions at the audience
–asking for volunteers
–asking people to respond/vote by raising hands
–asking members of an audience to discuss their own experience in relation to the topic.

Question 11

What are the aspects discussed under Appearance and Physical Action?

Answer 11

Eyes
Mouth
Head
Shoulders
Arms/ hands
Legs/feet
Body
Orientation
Clothing

Question 12

What does PREP acronym stand for?

Answer 12

Main Point, Reason, Example, repeat Point.

Question 13

What would you do if you don’t know an answer to audience question?

Answer 13

Say you will research it and get back later