Test your knowledge ch. 12

1) With oral presentations, you can practice the skills of research, planning, writing, visual design, and interpersonal and nonverbal communication.

2)In the introduction, you should arouse the audience's interest, establish your credibility, and preview your message.

3)To get your audience's attention, you can unite them around a common goal, tell a story, pass around a sample, ask a question, state a startling statistic, or use humor.

4)In the close you should restate your main points, describe the next steps, and end on a strong note.

5) For success in online presentations, fist consider sending preview study materials ahead of time. Also, keep your presentation simple and ask for feedback frequently. Consider the viewing experience from the audience's point of view. Make sure they receive the content you intend to use. Finally, allow plenty of time for everyone to get connected and familiar with the screen they're viewing.