8. ORAL AND VISUAL PRESENTATIONS
Oral presentations may be one of the most anxiety-inducing prospects for many students and professionals alike. Yet the ability to speak clearly and confidently and present ideas effectively in public is an important competency in the workplace.
Chapter 8 Learning Objectives
This chapter contains the following sections to help you develop confidence and skills in presenting information orally, both individually and as a team, and designing visually effective presentations:
8.1 Building Confidence as a Presenter
8.2 Developing Presentation Skills
- Systematic process for deliberate practice
- Designing visual aids: PowerPoint basics
- Visual rhetoric: For posters and other displays
