Technical Presentations #1 - The Technical Briefing Time: 8 - 10 minutes Objectives: * Using a systematic approach, organize technical material into a concise presentation. * Tailor the presentation to the audience's needs, interests and knowledge levels. #2 - The Proposal Time: 8 - 10 minutes, plus a 3-5 minute question period 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 flip chart to illustrate your message. * To effectively handle a question-and-answer period. #3 - The Nontechnical Audience Time: 10 - 12 minutes Objectives: * Understand the principles of communicating complex information to nontechnical 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. #4 - Presenting a Technical Paper Time: 10 - 12 minutes Objectives: * Deliver an interesting speech based on a technical paper or article. * Effectively use a flip chart, overhead projector or slides to illustrate your message. #5 - The Team Technical Presentation Time: 20 - 30 minutes 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. |