lesson 2 Flashcards
oral presentation
Oral presentations can be formal or informal, depending upon their explicit and implicit purposes and the delivery situation. An oral presentation can be almost any report type, such as a design review, a proposal, or a conference talk.
Informative speaking
Informative Speaking has audience learning as its primary goal. An informative speech may explain a concept, instruct an audience, demonstrate a process, or describe an event.
In a professional setting, the informative speech may take many different forms:
* Individual or Group Report
* Oral Briefing
* Panel Discussion
* Oral Critique
Persuasive Speaking
used to influence what an audience thinks or does. Some of the goals of persuasive speaking include:
* to reinforce the attitudes, beliefs, and values an audience already holds
* to inoculate an audience against counter persuasion
* to change attitudes
* to motivate an audience to act
Delivery Methods
Extempore
Impromptu
Memorization
Reading
delivery methods (2)
extemporaneous method a well-prepared speech that relies on research, clear organization, and practiced delivery.
impromptu method is characterized by poor organization and incompleteness. It tells the audience that you are indifferent about them.
memorization method is risky; you can lose your place or leave something out and, in a panic, you might revert to the impromptu method, resulting in disaster.
Preparation
*knowledge of the audience
* knowledge of subject
* use of time
* rehearsal
* personal appearance and grooming.
Presentation Delivery
Poise and Enthusiasm
Eye Contact
Use of Voice
Use of Time