How to Organize Information for an Oral Presentation
Before you gather research for your oral presentation, choose a topic related to the lesson you are studying in class. Meet with your teacher to discuss your topic and how to prepare it in the form of an outline for the presentation.
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Start your notes with a strong introduction and the main points that you will discuss in the presentation. If you're giving a presentation of the rise of multicultural marriages and how this is changing the cultural landscape of America, you might talk about how most of your family is descended from interracial unions, then use that as the backdrop for your introduction.
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Specify your research in the next paragraph of your notes. If you're giving a presentation about the disadvantages of high-priced organic supermarkets in the inner city, mention that recent research shows that when these supermarkets are built in low-income areas, they usually don't survive economically because many low-income families cannot afford to shop at these stores.
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Write a strong conclusion. If you're discussing the advantages of critical thinking skills activities in elementary school, end the presentation by citing a recent news article that says a certain percentage of college graduates lack the critical thinking skills needed for the workforce and, as a result, struggle in their careers. Mention that this is a consequence of not learning critical thinking skills at a younger age.
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