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Technical Presentations
A complete guide to preparing and
presenting briefings, proposals, technical papers and team
presentations. |
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SPEECH TITLE |
OBJECTIVES |
DURATION |
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The Technical Briefing |
Using a systematic approach, organize
technical material into a concise presentation. Tailor the presentation
to the audiences needs, interests and knowledge levels. |
8-10 minutes |
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The Proposal |
To prepare a technical presentation
advocating a product, service, idea or course of action. To present your
viewpoint logically and convincingly, using an inverted-pyramid
approach. To effectively use a flip chart to illustrate your message. To
effectively handle a question-and-answer period. |
8-10 minutes |
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The Non-technical Audience |
Understand the principles or communicating
complex information to non-technical listeners. Build and deliver an
interesting talk based on these principles. Answer audience questions
that arise during the presentation. Use overhead transparencies to
illustrate your message. |
10-12 minutes |
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Presenting a Technical Paper |
Deliver an interesting speech based on a
technical paper or article. Effectively use a flip chart, overhead
projector or slides to illustrate your message. |
10-12 minutes |
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The Team Technical |
Understand the nature and process of a
team technical presentation. Conceptualize a briefing or proposal
involving three or more speakers, including yourself. Assemble a team of
club members capable of getting the job done. Orchestrate the planning,
preparation and delivery of a team technical presentation. |
20-30 minutes |
