Title: Identify types and components of an oral presentation.
Course: Entrepreneurship (12053-I) > Section: Understanding Entrepreneurship

Identification should include persuasive and informative presentations, such as

- elevator pitch (30 seconds)
- business plan presentation
- stakeholder presentation
  - customer presentation
  - investor presentation.

Components of the presentation should include

- preparation
- expressed purpose
- voice projection
- volume, speed, and tone of voice
- storytelling
- enthusiasm of an appropriate level
- audience awareness
- body language
- assuredness
- eye contact
- accuracy of content
- professional dress and grooming
- use of supporting software applications
- use of visuals (e.g., props)
- succinctness
- use of talking points
- time constraints.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How can a speaker capture and keep an audience engaged?
- Why is it important to know one’s audience when preparing a presentation?
- What are the steps in preparing an effective presentation?
- Why is it important to rehearse a presentation prior to delivery?
- How can a speaker’s personal appearance affect his or her presentation?
- What body language is proper when making a presentation?
- What can be the results of presenting too much information? Too many graphics?
- What are the potential roles of visuals and handouts in a successful presentation?
- Why is it important to proofread visuals and handouts prior to the presentation?
- Why is it important to provide a story or visual image to complete a successful presentation?
- Why is it important to "open strong" and "end strong" when giving a presentation?
- How would a video presentation differ from an in-person presentation?