Assignment:
Choosing a Topic for an Oral Presentation
Select a topic from the following list or from the report topics at the end of Chapter 10. For an expanded list of report topics, go to www.meguffey.com. Prepare a five-to ten-minute oral presentation. Consider yourself an expert who has been called in to explain some aspect of the topic before a group of interested people. Because your time is limited, prepare a concise yet forceful presentation with effective visual aids.
a. How can students and other citizens contribute to conserving gasoline and other resources in order to save money and help slow global warming?
b. What is the career outlook in a field of your choice? Consider job growth, compensation, and benefits. What kind of academic or other experience is typically required in your field?
c. How could students in the United States be motivated to learn languages and study abroad in greater numbers?
d. What simple network security tips can your company use to avoid problems?
e. What is telecommuting, and for what kinds of workers is it an appropriate work alternative?
f. What criteria should parents use in deciding whether their young child should attend public, private, parochial, or home school?
g. What travel location would you recommend for college students during the holidays or in the summer?
h. What is the economic outlook for a given product, such as hybrid cars, laptop computers, digital cameras, fitness equipment, or a product of your choice?
i. How can your company or educational institution improve its image?
j. What are the Webby Awards, and what criteria do the judges use to evaluate Web sites?
k. What brand and model of computer and printer represent the best buy for college students today?
l. What franchise would offer the best investment opportunity for an entrepreneur in your area?
m. How should a job candidate dress for an interview?
n. What should a guide to proper cell phone use include?
o. Are internships worth the effort?
p. Why should a company have a written e-mail and Internet use policy?
q. Where should your organization hold its next convention?
r. What is your opinion of the statement “Advertising steals our time, defaces the landscape, and degrades the dignity of public institutions”?17
s. How can businesspeople reduce the amount of e-mail spam they receive?
t. What is the outlook for real estate (commercial or residential) investment in your area?
u. What are the pros and cons of videoconferencing for [name an organization]?
v. What do the personal assistants for celebrities do, and how does one become a personal assistant? (Investigate the Association of Celebrity Personal Assistants.)
w. What kinds of gifts are appropriate for businesses to give clients and customers during the holiday season?
x. What scams are on the Federal Trade Commission’s List of Top 10 Consumer Scams, and how can consumers avoid falling for them?
y. How are businesses and conservationists working together to protect the world’s dwindling tropical forests?
z. Should employees be able to use computers in a work environment for anything other than work-related business?
Your answer must be, typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman font (size 12), one-inch margins on all sides, APA format and also include references.