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Communicating in Groups: Applications and Skills, 5/e
Katherine L. Adams, California State University Fresno
Gloria J. Galanes, Southwest Missouri State University

Oral Presentations

Learning Objectives

After reading this chapter you should be able to:

Explain the different choices group members can make in the planning, organizing, and presenting stages.

Compare and contrast the three types of public discussions.

Discuss the role of the moderator in any type of public discussion.

Explain the essential parts of the introduction, the body, and the conclusion of an oral presentation.

Compare and contrast the four methods of presenting a speech.

Describe and apply relevant criteria to evaluate an oral presentation.