Preparing Professional Presentation 1 & 2

The best way to communicate ideas is through ..........

• 1. 1. Informal Presentation

• 2. 2. By mastering the presentation process

• 3. 3. Formal Presentation

• Both 1 & 3

• 1, 2, and 3

Preparing Professional Presentations are important because ............

• 1. 1. It gives you the ability to produce and give a quality oral presentation

• 2. 2. It allows you to overcome fear through practice and preparation

• 3. 3. A professional presentation is an informed, organized oral statement made to a group

• Both 1 & 2 only

• 1, 2, and 3

Sales representative presentations, product demonstrations, reports, and assigned classroom presentations are examples of .........

• 1. 1. Formal Presentations

• 2. 2. Informal Presentations

• 3. 3. Presenting an appropriate image

• Both 1 & 2 Only

• 1, 2, and 3

An informal presentation may occur on daily or ongoing basis. It is ...........

• Known to require formal language strategies and delivery techniques

• Usually require a carefully structured format and outline

• Usually is shorter and more spontaneous than a formal presentation with a smaller audience

• Is scheduled in advance and usually involves individual or team research, or AV - Support.

The basic skills most needed by professional presenters fall into five categories

• 1. 1. Selection

• 2. 2. Organization and Style

• 3. 3. Memory and delivery

• 1 and 3 only

• 1, 2, and 3

What are the four main aspects of ethos that presenters should try to achieve?

• Knowledge

• Character

• Good Intent

• Genuineness

• All of the above

The image a presenter displays to an audience is known as ......

• Demographics

• Ethos

• Group Affiliations

• Genuineness

What things must be considered in preparation of your context for your presentation message?

• 1. 1. Your own personal interest in the topic

• 2. 2. Making choices that reflect your ideas and knowledge about a topic

• 3. 3. What do you have to gain from the presentation

• 4. 4. How the audience feel about you as a person.

• 1, 2, and 3

Audience Demographics is when you consider ..........

• A group's age

• Gender, education

• Group affiliations

• Ethnicity, and sociocultural background

• All of the above

What are two ways to find information about your audience before your presentation?

• 1. 1. Contact several members of the audience before the presentation

• 2. 2. Administer an audience survey prior to preparing your presentation

• 3. 3. Gathering audience information

• 1 and 2 Only

• 1, 2, and 3