The Panel Discussion

Present views and opinions regarding the issue or topic for a set amount of time.

• Moderator

• Panelists

• Audience

Ask questions and seek clarifications from the panel members

• Moderator

• Panelists

• Audience

Keeps the discussion on the theme and encourages interaction among members.

• Moderator

• Panelists

• Audience

Plays the most important role in the panel discussion

• Moderator

• Panelists

• Audience

Discuss the issue or topic with the other members by asking questions or reacting to the views and opinions of other panel members

• Moderator

• Panelists

• Audience

Present their point of views and their experiences regarding the topic

• Moderator

• Panelists

• Audience

The viewers or listeners

• Moderator

• Panelists

• Audience

The discussants or guests of the given topic

• Moderator

• Panelists

• Audience

Answer the questions raised by the moderator

• Moderator

• Panelists

• Audience

The leader in a panel discussion

• Moderator

• Panelists

• Audience