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18: Group Presentations

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    • 18.1: Introduction to Group Presentations
    • 18.2: Communicating about group interaction
    • 18.3: Preparing all Parts of the Assignment
      Now it is time to think about the what of your presentation—the expected content. Many speaking groups are derived from an invitation to speak, and inherent in the invitation many times is a prescribed speaking audience, what is the situation/ occasion, and what supporting materials need to be located and selected, the group should establish clear objectives about both the process and the product being assessed.
    • 18.4: Organizing for Your Audience
      What you think is most valuable and what the audience thinks is most valuable must be coordinated because of differences in perception (the process by which we give meaning to our experience). Therefore, organizing for your audience is focused on content, structure, packaging, and human element—not for you, not for the assignment, but for the audience. A customized plan of organization will assist your group in creating relevant messages that satisfy others’ personal needs and goals (Keller, 198
    • 18.5: Delivering Your Presentation as One
      By completing the other three levels of coordination, the group will have decided on the key message, thoroughly researched the supporting material, developed logical conclusions, and created realistic recommendations. Therefore all that stands between you and success is the actual presentation—the vehicle that carries the facts and the ideas to your audience.
    • 18.6: Conclusion
    • 18.7: Activities and Glossary


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