Technical Presentations
(Advanced manual - 5 speeches. May be used to achieve
ATM awards)
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. Use visual aids. Effectively handle a Q&A period.
Time: 8-10 minutes for speech, 2-5 minutes for Q&A.
The
Non-technical Audience
Objectives: Understand the principles of communicating complex information
to non-technical listeners. Build and deliver and interesting talk based
on these principles. Answer questions that arise during the presentation.
Use visual aids.
Time: 10-12 minutes
Presenting a Technical Paper
Objectives: Deliver an interesting speech based on a technical paper or
article. Use visual aids.
Time: 10-12 minutes
The
Team Technical Presentation
Objectives: Conceptualize a briefing or proposal involving three or more
speakers, including yourself. Orchestrate the planning, preparation, and
delivery of a team technical presentation.
Time: 20-30 minutes – arrange evaluator for each speaker.
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