BLL 1053 PRESENTATION SKILLS

UNIT 3 : SELECTING & NARROWING

DOWN A TOPIC
 Choosing a topic
1) Topics you know about
2) Topics you want to know more about
 Ways to choose a topic
• Library
• Internet (search engine)
• References (journal/article)
• Brainstorming
• Clustering the audience
 Brainstorming
• A group problem-solving techniques in which
members spontaneously share ideas and
solution.
 Process
• Defining requirements
• Gathering and analyzing
• Developing several options
• Choosing the best option
• Implementing the design
 Rules of brainstorming
Before the process
1. Leader controls
2. Everyone contributes
3. Avoid demeaning words/actions
4. Stating no wrong answer
5. Record each answer
6. Set the time
 Rules of brainstorming
During the process
1. Leader selects member to answer
2. Recorder write all responses
3. Do not criticize negatively during
session
 Rules of brainstorming
After the process
1. Look for any repeated answers
2. Grouping the concept together
3. Eliminate unnecessary responses
4. Discuss remaining responses
Determining purpose statement
1) General purpose statement
• To inform
• To persuade
2) Specific purpose statement
• Write in full infinitive phrase
• Write in statement, not question
• One distinct idea
• Specific idea
 Specific Purpose Statement
• Family planning
SPS :
• Child abuse
SPS :
• Public speaking
SPS :
• Multilevel marketing program
SPS :
 Speech outline format
General Purpose :
Specific Purpose :
I. Introduction
1. Thesis statement
2. Preview of main points
II. Body
A. Main point #1
1. Subordinate point (e.g., "According to…")
2. Subordinate point
B. Main point #2
1. Subordinate point
2. Subordinate point
C. Main point #3
1. Subordinate point
2. Subordinate point

III. Conclusion
 Gathering materials
• Primary source
First-hand testimony / direct evidence
concerning a topic under investigation
Eg: personal experiences, fossil, interview
• Secondary source
Secondhand account gathered by previous
researchers
Eg: library research, online search, lectures