Homework
For this homework, you will create a presentation based on the topic of the last project, the technical definition.
Context: We are often asked to explain terms or processes to coworkers or clients. These can be large, formal presentations (for example, you could be asked to explain a new major policy to your coworkers, or a new reorganization of the company or team to coworkers) or they can be informal and small (for example, you might explain to a customer available product "packages" and define those packages). While they vary greatly in audience size, formality, topic, and length, we are often asked to present information to coworkers and customers in the professional workplace.
The Scenario: Imagine that two weeks ago you were asked by your boss to create a handout explaining a concept or term: you and your coworkers are frequently asked by customers what this term means, so your boss asked you created a document (your technical definition) so that your coworkers could have something they could provide to customers whenever this issue comes up. You finished the document yesterday and your boss approved it.
Now there is going to be a department/team meeting next week. Your boss lets you know that one part of the meeting will be various presenters discussing the resources they have created for the company. Since your handout is a resource that all your coworkers should know about, so that they can use it, your boss asks you to speak during this section of the meeting to introduce and explain your handout. For your presentation, you'll have a few goals:
1. Explain the handout you created and why you think it will be a good resource for clients
2. Briefly review the definition that you created and explain the concept/term in a way that listeners can understand (in other words, make sure your coworkers are all on the same page about the term's meaning)
3. Explain how coworkers can find the document to provide it to clients (where will it be located?); explain any restrictions or important info they need to know about the handout (you can make up any details here)
4. Invite coworkers to give you feedback on the handout or to let you or your boss know if they believe there are other handouts needed for customers
Note: you can make up relevant details to make your presentation more robust, but you should discuss the actual term/project that you defined for the last unit.
What you'll turn in:
If this were a face-to-face course, I'd ask you to design a PowerPoint and then deliver your presentation in front of the class. Since it's a fully online course, I'll ask you to record yourself giving a presentation. This will still allow you to get practice with organizing and planning a presentation, speaking at an appropriate pace and in an appropriate tone of voice. You'll then submit the recording.
Your presentation should be at least 4 minutes long. You will be graded on both the quality of your visuals and the effectiveness of the presentation. In order to have an effective presentation, you'll need to find the right balance: it shouldn't sound like you're reading from a document; instead, it should sound like you know what you are supposed to talk about, you've reviewed the materials extensively, and now you are explaining it to us in a friendly tone of voice. Additionally, you will want some visuals: if have the technological skills, you can include a PowerPoint. If you can't manage that, you'll still want visuals--at least show a copy of your handout during your presentation (in real life, presentations often include props).
During this unit, we'll go over the principles behind designing successful presentations, in order to help you design and deliver an effective presentation.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.