| The
Technical Briefing |
Objectives:
- Using a systematic approach, organize technical
material into a concise presentation.
- Tailor the presentation to the audience's needs,
interests and knowledge levels.
Time: 8-10 minutes |
| The
Proposal |
Objectives:
- 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 flipchart to illustrate your
message.
- To effectively handle a question-and-answer
period.
Time: 8-10 minutes, plus 3-5
for Q&A |
| The
Nontechnical Audience |
Objectives:
- Understand the principles of 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.
Time: 10-12 minutes |
|
Presenting a Technical Paper |
Objectives:
- Deliver an interesting speech based on a
technical paper or article.
- Effectively use a flipchart, overhead projector
or slides to illustrate your message.
Time: 10-12 minutes |
| The
Team Technical Presentation |
Objectives:
- 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.
Time: 20-30 minutes |