EFFECTIVE PRESENTATION

9.1 Introduction Communication involve Persuasion. Presentation is one of the communication

between the presenter and the audience. Each day in conversation, one makes

requests and demands

Cont…

4 main goals of communication to inform to request for an action to persuade to build relationships

Cont…

Persuasion Is use to convince others that they should accept

your views or do what you ask of them.

Consideration in preparing a persuasive strategy1. what the audience knows – and needs

to know – about the subject2. how to acknowledge the audience’s

objections and concerns3. the goal of your argument 4. Write a preliminary topic sentence that

states your claim clearly and directly

Evaluation by the audience: 1. your first appearance2. your words 3. the sound of your voice

What to do?**You can't make a first impression twice**1. Plan your opening sentences 2. practice in front of a mirror3. Use short sentences4. Keep technical information at a

minimum5. Grab the audience attention looking and

listening to you.

9.2 A successful presentation **Golden rule: do not cram too much

information**1. organize materials2. arrange material 3. select examples 4. Factual references5. provide visual aids6. practice delivery7. Tell a story

9.3 BASIC TIPSBuild variety into

the talk

Speak clearly

Greet with hello and smile

SmileDress smartly

practice at home

Moderate humor

involve your audience Eye contact Keep within the

allotted

Use silence

handling nervous

9.4 Reading CriticallyT

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recognizing bias

recognizing purposes

understanding tone and

persuasive elements

choices of content and language

Classifying the pattern, choice, content,

language

classifying the nature of language choices

Critical ReadingB. Non-critical (or pre-critical) reading

•recognizing what a text says •make sense of the presentation as a sequence of thoughts•to understand the information, ideas, and opinions

C. Critical reading •analytic activity•rereads a text -identify patterns

D. an examination of those choices

E. Readers construct meaning

9.5 Bias/Prejudice

Bias=

opinion

inflammatory language

consistently makes claims

consciously presents evidence

manufacture, falsifies,

dishonestly

How to write without bias

avoid using offensive terms

respect for and sensitivity to the

feelings and beliefs of others

EXAMPLES:Not: 

They have hired more broads this year than men.

Nobody used to hire micks around here.But:

They have hired more women this year than men.

Nobody used to hire individuals around here of Irish descent.

Not:  If he is elected, he would be the first Negro in the White

House. He has had the physical handicap since he was five. There are many elderly people in our town.

But: If he is elected, he would be the first African American in

the White House. He has had the physical impairment since he was five. There are many senior citizens in our town.