Advanced C & L Program - The Technical Presentaion

1. Technical Briefing

Using a systematic approach, organize technical/specialized material intto a concise presentation
Tailor the presentation to the audience's needs, interests and knowledge levels.
TIME: Eight to ten minutes

To prepare a technical presentation advocating a product, sevvice, idea or action
To present your viewpoint logically and convincingly, using an inverted-pyramid apporach
To effectivey use Microsoft PowerPoint with a laptop computer to illustrate your message
To effectively handle a question-and-answer period
TIME: Eight to ten minutes fo speech; three to five minutes for Q & A

Understand the principles of communicating complex information to nontechnical listeners
Build and deliver an interesting talk based on these principles
Answer sudience questions that arise during the presentation
Use a Microsoft PowerPoint slide show to illustrate your message
TIME: Ten to twelve minutes

Understand the nature and process of a technical presentation supported with professional-level visual aids*
Arrange pre-meeting communications via e-mail
Find or create a post-meeting Web site for further dissemination of information supporting or enhancing your verbal presentation. You may create a Web site, making use of podcasting, webcasting, or a basic Internet template
Use a desktop computer, Microsoft Word, a Web browser, a simple graphics program for photos and other images, Microsoft PowerPoint, as well as a flipchart to support your presentation
TIME: 12 to 15 minutes
*Arrangement for this presentation should be made with your club's VPE well in advance, taking into consideration the requirements for high-tech visual aids. Also, you should arrange to have printouts of your pre- and post-communications for your evaluator to see of the lecture. Time mentioned does not include these other forms of sharing information