Report information/data in an oral presentation accompanied by visual aids.

Report may include, but not be limited to

  • research findings
  • training sessions
  • group sales demonstrations
  • press conferences.

Report should follow established guidelines and reflect attention to factors such as

  • expressed purpose
  • audience
  • time constraints
  • volume, speed, and tone of voice
  • relevance and accuracy of presentation.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • How can a speaker establish rapport with the audience?
  • What are the steps in preparing an effective oral presentation?
  • Who is the best public speaker you have heard? Why do you consider this person a strong public speaker?
  • What turns you off when listening to a speaker? How might you use this knowledge to teach yourself to do better?
  • What strategies can be used by a presenter to keep the audience engaged?