Oral Presentation with Visuals

Oral Presentation with Visuals

Academic Upgrading ENG0340In this activity, you will make an 8- to 10-minute presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint.

Instructions: Choose one of the presentation options from below. Then choose from a topic listed or create your own.

Option 1: Presentation to propose a solution to a concern or problem

Topics:

Waste (e.g., electricity, paper, food) in an apartment building, restaurant or workplace

A safety concern in a neighborhood or workplace, such as speeding vehicles on a residential street, unlit areas or trip hazards

A social issue, such as the school drop-out rate, workplace absenteeism or poverty

A medical or health issue, such as diabetes awareness, obesity or alcoholism

______________________________________________________________________

Option 2: Presentation to persuade others to support or oppose an initiative

Topics:

An existing or proposed law

A new or proposed workplace, institution or government policy

A proposed development in the community

______________________________________________________________________

Option 3: Presentation to inform others about a topic or issue

Topics:

A significant person or a historical event

A country

A political system or political party

How to complete secondary school as an adult (e.g., GED, adult day school, on-line credit courses)

______________________________________________________________________

Prepare your presentation by:

Conducting research about the topic

Planning, preparing and practising the presentation

Preparing responses to possible questions from the audience

If needed, preparing visual aids for the presentation, such as handouts, an agenda and presentation slides to help the audience understand your topic

Present for 8 to 10 minutes. During your presentation, be sure to:

Introduce the topic of the presentation

Include information that relates to the topic

Provide sufficient explanation, evidence and examples as needed

Present accurate information and identify your sources

Vary tone and emphasis as required to keep audience engaged

Vary communication approaches to keep audience engaged

Respond to questions and non-verbal cues of audience adequately

Ask questions to confirm understanding

Use visual aids as needed (e.g., presentation software, handouts)