ORAL REPORTS -- 6 Common
Errors to Avoid
5)
Too Much/Little Information-- Each minute is
precious.
Visuals
save time, add info. & interest. But, they support only.
Not
substitute, for your discussion.
Remember:
TOO MUCH is reading word by
word.
•Focus on one point (2, 3)
•Summarize information or
Highlight a trend
•Expand on what is shown
•Show advantages or disadvantages, benefits, threats
•Avoid “machine-gun” effect with transparencies.
•Allow enough time for audience to read/understand.
Instead:
TOO LITTLE
is not (a) not explaining
a heading, or (b) not giving
enough time to each visual.
So
. . .