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Questions and Answers
If you are asked a question you do not understand during a question-and-answer session, you should first ask for clarification, then respond to the question, and then ask if you have answered the question adequately.
If you are asked a question you do not understand during a question-and-answer session, you should first ask for clarification, then respond to the question, and then ask if you have answered the question adequately.
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According to Chapter 15, an effective 20-minute presentation could take 13 hours to prepare.
According to Chapter 15, an effective 20-minute presentation could take 13 hours to prepare.
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Chapter 15 lists a number of techniques for overcoming nervousness and releasing nervous energy before giving an oral presentation. One is to remind yourself that you are prepared. What is another technique mentioned in the chapter?
Chapter 15 lists a number of techniques for overcoming nervousness and releasing nervous energy before giving an oral presentation. One is to remind yourself that you are prepared. What is another technique mentioned in the chapter?
Which of the following statements signals a transition?
Which of the following statements signals a transition?
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According to Chapter 15, what is one advantage of using a presentation template?
According to Chapter 15, what is one advantage of using a presentation template?
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A manager has asked a colleague to deliver a 15-minute presentation explaining the latest test data at tomorrow's department meeting. Ideally, the colleague should do all except which of the following to prepare for this presentation?
A manager has asked a colleague to deliver a 15-minute presentation explaining the latest test data at tomorrow's department meeting. Ideally, the colleague should do all except which of the following to prepare for this presentation?
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According to Chapter 15, how many times should you rehearse an extemporaneous presentation?
According to Chapter 15, how many times should you rehearse an extemporaneous presentation?
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According to Chapter 15, where on a presentation slide should you place the claim you are making?
According to Chapter 15, where on a presentation slide should you place the claim you are making?
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According to Chapter 15, maintaining eye contact is one way to use your body effectively. Which of the following is NOT a good strategy?
According to Chapter 15, maintaining eye contact is one way to use your body effectively. Which of the following is NOT a good strategy?
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What is an advance organizer?
What is an advance organizer?
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Study Notes
Question and Answer Techniques
- Clarification should be sought first when a question is unclear.
- After clarifying, provide an answer and confirm if the response met the questioner's needs.
Presentation Preparation
- A well-crafted 20-minute presentation can require approximately 13 hours of preparation.
- Various techniques exist to manage nervousness prior to presentations, including:
- Reminding yourself of your preparation level.
Presentation Techniques
- Another technique for overcoming nervousness involves practicing deep breathing to calm the mind.
- Transition signals help guide your audience through your presentation, indicating a change in subject or topic.
Advantages of Presentation Templates
- Utilizing a presentation template can enhance consistency and professionalism, streamlining the design process.
Colleague Presentation Preparation
- A colleague preparing for a 15-minute presentation should ideally focus on content, structure, and practice; however, they should not neglect their audience's engagement.
Rehearsing Presentations
- For an effective extemporaneous presentation, rehearsal should occur multiple times to ensure fluency and comfort with the material.
Slide Content Placement
- The claim you are making should prominently feature in the center of the presentation slide to capture attention.
Body Language in Presentations
- Maintaining eye contact is essential for effective body language during presentations, fostering a connection with the audience.
- Strategies to avoid include looking at notes or slides too frequently, which disengages the audience.
Advance Organizers
- An advance organizer is a pre-presentation tool used to outline or frame topics, enhancing audience understanding of the main ideas to be presented.
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Learn how to handle uncertain questions during a Q&A session. Understand the importance of seeking clarification, responding accurately, and verifying your response.
