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Q&A: After the Presentation

Q&A: After the Presentation. ENC 3254 Writing and Speaking for Engineers - Honors. Why have Q&A?. Reinforce the message Clarify the message Like a presentation after the presentation. Reinforce the Message. Tell your intentions

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Q&A: After the Presentation

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  1. Q&A: After the Presentation ENC 3254 Writing and Speaking for Engineers - Honors

  2. Why have Q&A? • Reinforce the message • Clarify the message • Like a presentation after the presentation.

  3. Reinforce the Message • Tell your intentions • Let the audience know you’ll have a question and answer period. • Prime the pump • Motivate your audience to ask questions • Begin by asking “Are there any questions?”

  4. Tips for Answering Questions • Repeat the Question • This allows you to make sure you understand the question and the audience to clearly hear the question. • DO NOT only look at the questioner…look at the whole audience.

  5. Tips for Answering Questions • Be concise • Don’t want to relive the speech • Don’t want to bore the audience • Don’t praise questions • You’ll isolate other questioners • Could inhibit questions

  6. Tips for Answering Questions • Maintain Control • You control the speaking situation • Don’t let questioners speak too long • Keep the pace moving • PLAN AHEAD!

  7. Tips for Answering Questions • Loaded Question • Intended to mess you up • Diffuse the question • Comment instead of Question • Don’t allow comment to take too long • Long comments take away from other questions.

  8. Question and Answer • Two Presentations: • Formal • Question and Answer period • Keep some elements of the formal presentation

  9. Your Q&A Assignment Audience Groups: 1) Transportation & Parking Advisory Committee (TPAC) 2) Preservation of Historic Buildings & Sites Committee (PHBSC) 3) Lake, Vegetation, & Landscape Committee (LVLC) 4) Land Use & Facilities Planning Committee (LUFPC) 5) UF Students, Alumni, & Gainesville Citizens (SAG) Decide on Q&A format. -Be as directive or free flowing as desired.

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