Technical Presentations
1. The Technical Briefing
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8-10 minutes |
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Using a systematic approach, organize technical material into a
concise presentation.
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Tailor the presentation to the audience's needs, interests and knowledge
levels.
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2. The Proposal
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8-10 minutes, plus 3-5 minutes (Q&A) |
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To prepare a technical presentation advocating a product, service,
idea or course of action.
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To present your viewpoint logically and convincingly, using an inverted-pyramid
approach.
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To effectively use a flipchart to illustrate your message.
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To effectively handle a question-and-answer period.
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3. The Nontechnical Audience
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10-12 minutes |
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Understand the principles of communicating complex information to
nontechnical listeners.
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Build and deliver an interesting talk based on these principles.
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Answer audience questions that arise during the presentation.
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Use overhead transparancies to illustrate your message.
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4. Presenting a Technical Paper
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10-12 minutes |
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Deliver an interesting speech based on a technical paper or article.
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Effectively use a flipchart, overhead projector or slides to illustrate
your message.
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5. Enhancing a Talk with the Internet
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12-15 minutes |
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Understand the nature and process of a technical presentation supported with professional level visual aids .
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Find or create a post meeting website for further information supporting or enhancing your verbal presentation.
You may create a web page and add it to your club's website, making use of podcastng, webcasting or a basic internet template.
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Use a desktop computer,Microsoft word, a web browser, a simple graphics program for photos and other images, Mcrosoft Power Point as well as a flip chart to support your presentation.
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