LC-1114 - Communicating Technology (o,w), Lecture, 4.9.2023-16.10.2023

Find A5 Presentation outline template attached below and fill it in according to the instructions. Do not write full language/complete sentences anywhere else than just in the introduction and the conclusion sections. In the body section, only note down key words and short phrases. The outline is a supportive plan for the content and organization, NOT a script of the speech.

See also the example outline attached below to help you see what should be included and how. Also take a look at the slides attached below on Metadiscourse: transitions and signposting (more useful language available also in section Materials, Language aids: presentations ).

Notice that you can update this outline at any stage before the final presentation.

CONTENT of A5
       -        Planning section
       -        Introduction, written out in full language, as you would speak it.
       -        Names of main topic areas (as headings)
       -        Subtopics (in note form, as key words or phrases only)
       -        main transition sentences to introduce a new main topic area or a new section
                (indicated in the outline template).
       -        The conclusion section, written out in full language, as you would speak it
       -        List of references to your sources and for further learning

The purpose of the outline is to help you plan the content and organization of the presentation effectively as well as to make it easier for you to detach yourself from the written medium. Planning and practicing the presentation based on an outline will help you stay focused during the speech and speak freely, in your own words.

This stage is an often overlooked stage in presentation planning. Yet, when you do it well, you are well on your way towards a successful presentation. 

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Points deducted for:

Late/tardy submission: -1 pt per day

GENERAL (FIRST) SECTION (AKA AUDIENCE ANALYSIS)   
Element missing in audience analysis: -0.5pt (6 x 0.5: -3 pts all)

INTRODUCTION
No introduction: -2 pts
Element missing: -0.5 pts per element (4 elements expected, 2 pts)  

BODY OF TALK   
No topic and sub-topic areas listed: -1 if topics listed only in INTRODUCTION's Overview (0.5 per topic area, 3 expected)
           
CONCLUSION      
Element missing: -0.5 pts per element (3 elements expected, loss of 1.5 pts if all missing) 

TRANSITIONAL PHRASES
4 phrases: -0.25 each missing phrase (potential loss of 1 pt in total)

REFERENCES
At least 3 references expected from mainly English-language reliable sources (75-100%): -0.25 per reference missing, 1 pt total