Presentation Worksheet

The following worksheet may be used as a helpful tool to keep you on track as you
prepare your presentation for an ALA educational event. When considering your
responses, refer to your approved session description and objectives, as they
are listed in the ALA brochure.
Define the topic of your presentation in one sentence: Refer to your established
session description.
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What is the most important information you want to relay to your audience What
are the take-away(s) of your sessions learning objectives?
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List the 5 main questions you believe your audience will ask you at the end of the
presentation.
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What are your answers to the audience questions listed above?

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For Speaker Teams:
If you are working with a speaking partner, please consider the following points:
1. Who is speaking first and how long will s(he) speak?
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2. Who is speaking second and how long will s(he) speak?
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3. Who will be in charge of moving the presentation and slides forward during the
presentation?
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4. Who will answer questions at the end of the presentation?
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How will you transition from the first speaker to the next?
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