Professional Presentations 

Competency 
12. Prepare professional oral presentations. 


Learning Objectives 
Knowledge and skills leading to mastery of this competency: 
a. Recall your audience and purpose. 
b. Review the types of presentations. 
c. Outline your presentations. 
d. Discuss visual components to include in presentation. 
e. Give a presentation using presentation software. 

Overview 
Workplace professionals need to present ideas effectively in person. Oral presentations vary in style, complexity, and formality, but they all tend to focus on the three primary purposes of technical writing (to inform, to instruct, or to persuade). This learning plan discusses effective techniques for delivering an oral presentation