Notes on How to Present Oral Reports
introduction to oral reports presentation, Verbal & Non-Verbal Cues
What is an oral report? An oral report is an oral presentation of an occurrence or a given topic. For instance, one can be requested by the school's principal to prepare an oral report of what happened when the students went on a school trip. Preparation before giving an oral report: i. Get to know the intended audience. This is useful in determining the kind of language and expressions to use. For instance, if your audience is educated, you may use technical expressions. The opposite is true when presenting an oral report to an audience made of the old. ii. Make presentation notes. Having good notes for reference during the presentation not only helps you to understand your presentation but also boosts your confidence. The presentation notes should cover the introduction of your presentation, any discussion points involved and the conclusion part of your report. iii. Prepare visual aids to be used in the presentation. The visual aids help reinforce the oral message. These may be map…