COMM 110 Week 2 Presentation Methods

To best prepare for a presentation, one must consider the best method, the type of presentation, and the audience for a given topic.

Discuss any of the following questions with your classmates and relate the questions to this week’s assignment to help you prepare:

• What are the differences between the four methods for delivering oral presentations?
• When would it be appropriate to use each presentation method?
• What is an informative presentation?
• What are the differences between speeches of description, explanation, and demonstration? How does each differ in organization and content?
• Why is it important to consider your audience when creating a presentation?
• How does knowing your audience determine the way you deliver a presentation on a selected topic?