Technical Writing for Success

Group presentations require careful planning if they are to be effective.

When a speaker wants to ask the listeners to take action, where should the speaker include the idea: in the introduction, the body, or the conclusion?

In the development of graphics, design is as important as the message.

When deciding what to wear for a presentation, the speaker should consider the audience's expectations and the situation in which he or she will be speaking.

While speakers may sometimes choose a topic for a presentation, in other circumstances, they may be assigned a topic.

Analyzing one's audience is more important for written reports than for oral reports.

Is analyzing the audience as important for an audience of a single individual as it is for a large group? Explain.

Should speakers ignore stage fright? Explain.

Which of the following does not pertain to PowerPoint presentations?

The higher a person moves up the corporate ladder, the less likely he or she is to give oral presentations.

After using an audio recorder to rehearse a presentation, for what should the speaker listen?

Using the indirect approach in a presentation, the speaker builds evidence, stating the main idea at the end of the presentation.

Which of the following is not an issue in audience analysis?

The time needed to develop a graphic, the cost of developing the graphic, and the effectiveness of the graphic are the only considerations in the use of graphics.

When a person holds a leadership role for a group of presenters, that person's responsibilities may include all of the following except

Speakers' success at giving oral presentations may determine how successful they are in their professions.

When giving a group presentation, speakers do not need to be concerned about time limits.

List two types of introductions used in presentations.

Which of the following is not important in composing the body of an oral presentation?

Should speakers use the direct or indirect approach when the audience is likely to agree with their messages?