Oral Presentations in the Composition Course

The ideal supplement for any writing class that includes an oral component,Oral Presentations in the Composition Course: A Brief Guideoffers students the advice they need to plan, prepare, and present their work effectively. With sections on analyzing audiences, choosing effective language, using visual aids, collaborating on group presentations, and dealing with the fear of public speaking, this booklet offers help for students' most common challenges in developing oral presentations.

Introduction

1

(81)

1. Choosing a Topic

3

(3)

Brainstorming

3

(1)

Consulting with Others

4

(1)

Researching Ideas

4

(1)

Making a Choice

5

(1)

2. Determining Your Purpose

6

(11)

Informative Presentations

8

(6)

Description

8

(2)

Demonstration

10

(1)

Definition

11

(2)

Explanation

13

(1)

Persuasive Presentations

14

(2)

Propositions of Fact

14

(1)

Propositions of Value

14

(1)

Concerns about a Problem

15

(1)

Propositions of Policy

15

(1)

A Final Word

16

(1)

3. Analyzing Your Audience

17

(12)

Types of Audiences

18

(3)

The Selected Audience and the Concerted Audience

18

(1)

The Passive Audience

19

(1)

The Pedestrian Audience and the Organized Audience

19

(2)

BOX: Audience Characteristics and Strategies

20

(1)

Audience Attitudes

21

(2)

Hostile Audiences

22

(1)

Sympathetic Audiences

22

(1)

Neutral Audiences

23

(1)

Communication Barriers

23

(6)

Barriers That Involve Content

24

(3)

Barriers That Involve Audience and Delivery

27

(2)

4. Adapting Your Ideas and Evidence

29

(11)

Listening and Learning

29

(1)

Choosing Forms of Support

30

(6)

Explanation

30

(1)

Examples

31

(1)

Statistics

32

(3)

Testimony

35

(1)

Visual Aids

36

(1)

Choosing Forms of Proof

36

(4)

Motivational Proof or Pathos

37

(1)

Ethical Proof or Ethos

37

(1)

Logical Proof or Logos

38

(2)

5. Organizing Your Presentation

40

(9)

Creating an Outline

40

(3)

Choosing an Organizational Pattern

43

(6)

Chronological Pattern

44

(1)

Topical Pattern

44

(1)

Spatial or Geographical Pattern

45

(1)

Cause-Effect Pattern

45

(1)

Problem-Solution Pattern

45

(1)

Compare and Contrast Pattern

46

(13)

BOX: Patterns of Organization

46

(3)

6. Developing Effective Introductions, Transitions, and Conclusions

49

(8)

The Introduction

49

(3)

Language Choices

52

(2)

Transitions

54

(1)

The Conclusion

55

(2)

7. Using Visual Aids

57

(11)

Choosing Effective Visuals

57

(2)

Choosing a Mode of Delivery

59

(5)

Chalkboard or Whiteboard

59

(1)

Handouts

59

(1)

Overhead Transparencies

60

(1)

Presentation Software

61

(3)

Designing Visual Aids

64

(2)

Fonts

64

(1)

Contrast and Spacing

65

(1)

Color

65

(1)

Images

66

(1)

Avoiding Technical Problems

66

(2)

8. Practicing, Polishing, and Delivering the Presentation

68

(10)

Modes of Speaking

68

(5)

Impromptu Speaking

68

(2)

Extemporaneous Speaking

70

(1)

Scripted Speaking

71

(1)

Memorized Speaking

72

(1)

Voice and Body Language

73

(1)

Dealing with Stage Fright

74

(2)

Polishing the Presentation

76

(2)

9. Presenting as a Group

78

(4)

Dividing the Work

78

(2)

Transitioning between Speakers

80

(1)

Acknowledging Nonspeaking Group Members

81

(1)

10. Evaluating Presentations

82

Checklist for Evaluating a Presentation

83

(3)

The Speaker's Delivery

83

(1)

Content and Coherence

84

(1)

Argument and Persuasion

85

(1)

Thinking Critically about Your Own Presentation

86

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Oral Presentations in the Composition Course A Brief Guide

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