Presenting technical information in a way that doesn’t bore the audience is challenging. Learn how to prepare technical briefings, design and present a proposal, talk about a technical subject to a nontechnical audience, present a technical paper and enhance a technical talk with the internet.
Technical Presentations
1. The Technical Briefing
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8-10 minutes
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Objectives:• Using a systematic approach, organise technical material into a concise presentation.• Tailor the presentation to the audience’s needs, interests and knowledge levels.
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2. The Proposal
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8-10 minutes, plus 3-5 minutes (Q&A)
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Objectives:• To prepare a technical presentation advocating a product, service, idea or course of action.• To present your viewpoint logically and convincingly, using an inverted-pyramid approach.• To effectively use a flipchart to illustrate your message.• To effectively handle a question-and-answer period.
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3. The Nontechnical Audience
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10-12 minutes
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Objectives:• Understand the principles of communicating complex information to nontechnical listeners.• Build and deliver an interesting talk based on these principles.• Answer audience questions that arise during the presentation.• Use visuals to illustrate your message.
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4. Presenting a Technical Paper
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Time:
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10-12 minutes
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Objectives:• Deliver an interesting speech based on a technical paper or article.• Effectively use a flipchart, projector or slides to illustrate your message.
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5. The Team Technical Presentation
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20-30 minutes
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Objectives:• Understand the nature and process of a team technical presentation.• Conceptualise a briefing or proposal involving three or more speakers, including yourself.• Assemble a team of club members capable of getting the job done.• Orchestrate the planning, preparation and delivery of a team technical presentation.
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