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Making Community Presentations. What is a community presentation?. A live, face-to-face description of your viewpoint to a local group. It can be done in many formats, such as public speeches, informal talks, town meetings, debates, workshops, or seminars.
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What is a community presentation? • A live, face-to-face description of your viewpoint to a local group. • It can be done in many formats, such as public speeches, informal talks, town meetings, debates, workshops, or seminars.
Why should you make community presentations? • To increase community awareness and understanding. • To increase support. • To encourage community involvement and action.
When should you make time for presentations? • When awareness or understanding is low. • When you have new or important information. • When the community is receptive to such information. • When action needs to be taken quickly.
How do you make community presentations? • The right background conditions. • The right preparation. • The right delivery.
The right background conditions • Decide on the best communication format. • Know who your audience will be. • Recruit the audience members you want.
The right preparation • Know the presentation setting. • Clarify your objectives. • Develop an outline. • Select your materials. • Practice!
The right delivery • Use your notes. • "Bring them to their feet!" • Be prepared for questions. • Follow up on your talk.