Purpose of the assignment
You will practice preparing and giving an oral presentation.
Subject matter
- All of chapter 9
Tasks
- Prepare a short presentation (between 6 and 8 minutes) on a subject of your own choice in the field of your educational program.
- Carefully go through the various sections of chapter 9. Their content is reflected in the Observation form for oral presentations, which you can find at http://www.communicate.amsterdam/Observation_form_for_oral_presentations.pdf
- Practice using the notes from your speaking schedule so well that it looks as if you come up with the content on the spot.
- While delivering the presentation, use your voice well (volume, speed, and pauses).
- Seek eye contact with different people from the audience; also be attentive to your posture and gestures.
- Ask a few listeners to fill in the relevant sections of the Observation form for oral presentations, and ask them to explain their reactions in a follow-up interview.