Effective Presentation Skills

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What is the first step after analyzing your audience, setting, and situation for a presentation?

Gather information and organize it.

Which of the following is NOT listed as a type of reference work?

Yearbooks

Dictionaries

Encyclopedias

Websites (correct)

A virtual library combines Internet technology with traditional library methods.

True

Match the following search aids with their descriptions:

Search Engine = Indexes web pages and checks them for match requests Virtual Library = Combines Internet technology with traditional cataloguing methods Bookmark = Stores links to sites for easy revisiting Research Interview = An interview conducted to gather information for a speech Signup and view all the answers

What is an abstract?

A summary of a magazine or journal article, written by someone other than the original author. Signup and view all the answers

The most widely used search engine is _____

Google Signup and view all the answers

What should be evaluated in internet documents?

Authorship, sponsorship, and recency. Signup and view all the answers

How can you request information if someone lives too far for an interview?

By email or regular mail. Signup and view all the answers

How do you define critical thinking?

Disciplined, self-directed thinking Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are elements involved in critical thinking? (Select all that apply)

Evaluating Signup and view all the answers

Critical thinking is self-disciplined and self-corrective.

True Signup and view all the answers

Critical thinking helps develop ______.

intellectual humility Signup and view all the answers

Match the following characteristics with their descriptions:

Intellectual Humility = Recognizing the limits of one's knowledge Intellectual Autonomy = Thinking independently and critically Intellectual Integrity = Holding oneself to the same standards as others Intellectual Courage = Facing and addressing one’s own beliefs and assumptions Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of becoming a cultivated critical thinker?

To raise vital questions and gather relevant information Signup and view all the answers

Keeping an open mind is not essential to critical thinking.

False Signup and view all the answers

Who are some examples of individuals that should think critically?

Parents, nurses, doctors, military commanders, lawyers, judges, coaches, supervisors, accountants, teachers, and day care providers. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Gathering Information for Presentations

The process begins after defining the purpose and topic, as well as analyzing the audience, setting, and situation.
Information needs to be well-organized to captivate and clarify for the audience.

Utilizing Personal Experience

Personal experiences can serve as valuable supporting materials for speeches.

Library Resources

Essential resources include:
- Librarians for assistance
- Catalogues for organizing books and materials
- Periodical indexes for accessing articles
- Newspapers for current events and information
- Reference works that consolidate large amounts of information.

Understanding Periodical Databases

Research tools that catalogue articles from numerous journals and magazines provide a wealth of information for presentations.

Abstracts

Summaries of articles written by others, offering a concise overview without needing to read the entire piece.

Types of Reference Works

Key reference works include:
- Encyclopedias for comprehensive information
- Yearbooks for annual data
- Dictionaries for definitions
- Quotation books for notable sayings
- Atlases and gazetteers for geographical information.

Internet Research Tools

Search engines and virtual libraries are vital aids for online research.

Search Engines

Google is the most widely used search engine, indexing a vast number of web pages based on researcher queries.

Virtual Libraries

These libraries merge traditional cataloging methods with the ease of Internet technology to provide streamlined access to data.

Evaluating Internet Documents

Important criteria include:
- Authorship to determine credibility
- Sponsorship to identify potential biases
- Recency to ensure information is up-to-date.

Bookmarks

Browser feature that allows users to save links to frequently revisited web pages.

Research Interviews

Conducting interviews is an effective method for gathering specific information related to speech topics.

Requesting Information

If direct interviews are impractical, information can also be obtained through email or mail requests to individuals with relevant knowledge.

Definition and Nature of Critical Thinking

Critical thinking is a disciplined and self-directed process of thinking and reasoning.
It involves actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information.
Critical thinking includes thinking "outside the box," or engaging in divergent thinking that promotes creativity and innovation.

Key Components of Critical Thinking

Making logical inferences and drawing conclusions based on presented information.
Conceptualizing involves developing a mental image or understanding of a concept.
Applying means utilizing abstract information in practical situations.
Analyzing entails breaking down information to examine its components closely.
Synthesizing organizes information logically to form coherent ideas.
Evaluating assesses and reviews information to make informed decisions.

Importance of Critical Thinking

Promotes intellectual humility, autonomy, integrity, courage, perseverance, confidence, empathy, and fair-mindedness.
Essential for effective communication and contributes to social change and the development of a multi-cultural worldview.
Serves as a tool for recognizing half-truths and deceptions, fostering rational thought.

Characteristics of Cultivated Critical Thinkers

They raise vital questions and problems clearly and precisely.
Gather relevant information and assess its quality and meaning.
Draw well-reasoned conclusions and find reasonable solutions using appropriate criteria.
Maintain an open mind to various perspectives and ideas.

Strategies to Become a Critical Thinker

Encourage curiosity and observation to discover new solutions.
Engage in sharing ideas and asking relevant questions.
Actively evaluate statements and arguments for clarity and truth.
Listen thoughtfully to others and provide constructive feedback.

Professions Involved in Critical Thinking

Parents, nurses, doctors, air traffic controllers, military commanders, lawyers, judges, athletic coaches, supervisors, accountants, teachers, professors, and daycare providers all embody critical thinking skills in their roles.

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Description

This quiz focuses on gathering information for presentations, emphasizing the importance of defining purpose and analyzing the audience. It also covers how personal experiences can enhance speeches and highlights key library resources for research assistance.