Exam 16: Developing Oral and Online Presentations

Briefly describe the three tasks that an effective closing to a presentation should accomplish and give an example of a sentence that would be an ineffective ending.

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(1)Restate your main points-emphasize what you want the audience to do or think. (2)Describe the next steps-explain who is responsible for doing what. (3)End on a strong note-make your final remarks encouraging and memorable. An ineffective ending would be "Well, I guess that's about all I've got." (anss will vary.)

When making a presentation to an unfamiliar audience, you need to establish ________ quickly by listing your qualifications.

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credibility
Explanation:Listing your qualifications is just one way to establish credibility. Other ways include being introduced by a person who is familiar to the audience, listing your accomplishments, and using the force of your argument and your personality to win the audience over.

As you conclude your presentation, it is vital to emphasize whatever you want your listeners to do or think.

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The purpose of most business presentations is to inform or ________.

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Question 4

You want to prepare a speaking outline for an upcoming presentation. Which one of the following will help you get off to a good start?

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Question 5

An effective introduction to a presentation will accomplish all of the following except

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Question 6

To hold your audience's attention during the body of your speech

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Question 7

You should never ask to see the location for your presentation in advance, since doing so shows a lack of confidence.

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Question 8

Because you can adapt to your audience while you are speaking, don't worry about analyzing the audience for an oral presentation.

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Question 9

Define "backchannel" and describe the risks and benefits it provides for business presenters.

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Question 10

To help keep your audience's attention during a presentation, illustrate your ideas with diagrams, photographs, charts or other ________-they will enliven your message, help you connect with the audience, and help people remember your message more effectively.

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Question 11

Give an example of one way to arouse audience attention at the beginning of a presentation on your company's new long-term disability insurance.

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Question 12

List two goals to achieve in the body of a business presentation.

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Question 13

Briefly explain the difference between a planning outline and a speaking outline.

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Question 14

Planning a business presentation is similar to organizing a written message.

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Question 15

If there is a lack of consensus among the audience at the end of your presentation, you should

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Question 16

Giving your audience a preview of what you'll be talking about will reduce their interest and attention.

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Question 17

Skilled presenters are quick to put a stop to audience members engaging in "backchannel" communication during a presentation.

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Question 18

Describe the four steps to organizing a presentation effectively.

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Question 19

What six stages should you go through in preparing an effective outline for a presentation?

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Exam 16: Developing Oral and Online Presentations

Briefly describe the three tasks that an effective closing to a presentation should accomplish and give an example of a sentence that would be an ineffective ending.

When making a presentation to an unfamiliar audience, you need to establish ________ quickly by listing your qualifications.

As you conclude your presentation, it is vital to emphasize whatever you want your listeners to do or think.

The purpose of most business presentations is to inform or ________.

You want to prepare a speaking outline for an upcoming presentation. Which one of the following will help you get off to a good start?

An effective introduction to a presentation will accomplish all of the following except

To hold your audience's attention during the body of your speech

You should never ask to see the location for your presentation in advance, since doing so shows a lack of confidence.

Because you can adapt to your audience while you are speaking, don't worry about analyzing the audience for an oral presentation.

Define "backchannel" and describe the risks and benefits it provides for business presenters.

To help keep your audience's attention during a presentation, illustrate your ideas with diagrams, photographs, charts or other ________-they will enliven your message, help you connect with the audience, and help people remember your message more effectively.

Give an example of one way to arouse audience attention at the beginning of a presentation on your company's new long-term disability insurance.

List two goals to achieve in the body of a business presentation.

Briefly explain the difference between a planning outline and a speaking outline.

Planning a business presentation is similar to organizing a written message.

If there is a lack of consensus among the audience at the end of your presentation, you should

Giving your audience a preview of what you'll be talking about will reduce their interest and attention.

Skilled presenters are quick to put a stop to audience members engaging in "backchannel" communication during a presentation.

Describe the four steps to organizing a presentation effectively.

What six stages should you go through in preparing an effective outline for a presentation?

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