8a - proposal presentation

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PersuasivePresentations

What are the opportunitiesand pitfalls when going from a

document to a presentation?


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Hook

Body

Conclusion

Roadmap

Rhetorical analysis

CommunicationObjective

STORY

Understand the rhetorical situation

Understand your core message

Have a clear communication objective

Frame story in a meaningful structureand make it stick

Get it right

Large class sizes (50+) are a significant barrier toUO achieving its Gen Ed goals.

Everything in your story goes tosupport the core message, which in turnpropels your audience to yourcommunication objective.

Understand your

simple, core message

As a result of this presentation, ouraudience will

Agree that large class sizes are asignificant barrier to Gen Ed goals, andagree that our solution can make adifference with that issue.

The communication objective sets the

direction of your presentation - without

it, you and the audience are lost.

Have a clear communication objective


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Criteria for success:

Your audience understands and agreeswith your assessment of the issue(s). Youraudience is convinced your solution hasthe best chance for success. They can

visualize your solution, and are convinced itwill work.

1. Hook and Roadmap - arouse interestand preview contents (state coremessage)

2. Body - explain and convince

3. Conclusion - leave audience withsomething memorable

Set the Story in a Clear Structure

1. Opening Statement to arouse interest

2. Roadmap to preview contents

3. Body

4. Preliminary Conclusion

5. Q & A

6. Final Conclusion

Presentation Structure

Give life and clarity to yourideas in the first minute


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Are these students engaged in the class...

...or Facebook?

The average UO freshman...

...spends 75% of their time in a class like this.


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ROADMAP - Tell your audience where they are going

ROADMAP

INTRODUCTION

PROBLEM

SOLUTION

IMPLEMENTATION

CONCLUSION

Q&A

Today well show

1. Situation - Large classesare a barrier to Gen Ed goals

2. Solution - Create FIG-likeexperiences for all largeclasses

3. Implementat ion - increasestipends to faculty


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Describe with clarity: Your interpretation of Problem Solution Implementation

Keep audience interested by: Clearly organizing your ideas Using specific examples or stories to support

points and help audience visualize your ideas. Using clear and compelling language

Structure: Body

What problem areyou solving?

The Problem

The Solution

How will you solvethe problem?


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How is your idea unique or compelling?

Implementation

What moves will you make to succeed?


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Briefly restate the main elements of your solution.

... creating a more intimate learning experience forstudents is a significant step toward achieving UOs GenEd goals. Our solution is an important first step in that

direction

Ask for questions:Dont say: Does anyone have any questions?Do say: What questions or concerns do youhave?Whats the difference between the phrases?

Summary Statement

Conclude strongly and give the audience

something to take away:

Reinforce core message

Describe a vision for the future, somethingto think about, or a call to action

Structure: Final Conclusion


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You Make it Stickandhelp youraudience understand and visualize your

core message by:

-Keeping ideas clear and Simple

-Using Concrete language

-Appealing to Emotion

-Using Stories

-Effectively presenting data

Telling Your Story withData and Graphics


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Context: a presentation on gender and labor issues in Japan.Purpose of slide: to visually support the claim that 72% of thepart-time workers in Japan are womenImportance: presenter wanted the audience to rememberfigure as it is discussed again as the presentation progresses.

Question: How to design a slide that is subtle, simple,memorable, and fits into a theme that is appealing andattractive?

http://presentationzen.blogs.com/presentationzen/2005/09/whats_good_powe.html

DESIGN EXAMPLE


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1. Preface: Introduction from selected audience member2. Opening Statement to arouse interest

3. Roadmap to preview contents

4. Body

5. Preliminary Conclusion

6. Q & A

7. Final Conclusion

Presentation Structure

Set the Stage:

Good morning members of (audience) . Id like topresent Team Wizard. Jack, Jill, will present to

us their proposal for (topic).

One member of group writes and selects anotherclassmate who will do the intro. Email intro to

them before the presentation.


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Include Introductory slide

Topic PartnerTeam name Presenters names

Dress appropriately for your audience

No hats

Formal business

Wear forgettable clothing

You want to be remembered for what you said, notwhat you wore.

Eliminate tempting distractionsEmpty your pocketsPin back long hairAvoid clothing that wont stay in place


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TO DO:

-Work on: Presentation Planning Guide

-Work on: Cover Letter and Resume

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