Division of Education Arts and Social Sciences Oral

Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences Oral Presentation Learning and Teaching Unit University of South Australia October 2012 L 3 Learning Language Literacies 1

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Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences Overview This presentation will address the following: Content: How best to communicate your message. Mechanics: Slide preparation; Speaking style; and Presentation style. L 3 Learning Language Literacies DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE. Reproduced and communicated on behalf of the University of South Australia pursuant to Part VB of the copyright Act 1968 (the Act) or with permission of the copyright 3 owner on (October, 2012 ). Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE.

Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences Assessment Requirements Format : Oral Presentation Time : 15 minutes Task : Group presentation about a region that has been assigned to you: • Analysis of Public Relations practice in your region; • Compare and contrast information; • Undertake a regional perspective (rather than focus on individual countries) Weight : 45% Due date : Seminars Week 12 & 13 L 3 Learning Language Literacies DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE. Reproduced and communicated on behalf of the University of South Australia pursuant to Part VB of the copyright Act 1968 (the Act) or with permission of the copyright 4 owner on (October, 2012 ). Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE.

Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences Content Design your presentation for your target audience: • Your peers and instructor. Do not keep your audience guessing: • Organise your talk into the following components: • introduction; • body; and • conclusion. Begin by providing an overview of your presentation: • How your talk is organised. L 3 Learning Language Literacies DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE. Reproduced and communicated on behalf of the University of South Australia pursuant to Part VB of the copyright Act 1968 (the Act) or with permission of the copyright 5 owner on (October, 2012 ). Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE.

Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences Introduction Provide a clear introduction: • introduce: yourself; your topic; the focus; and structure of your presentation (You can choose to have an overview slide) Inform audience when questions will be answered: • interactive vs. question time at the end. L 3 Learning Language Literacies DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE. Reproduced and communicated on behalf of the University of South Australia pursuant to Part VB of the copyright Act 1968 (the Act) or with permission of the copyright 6 owner on (October, 2012 ). Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE.

Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences Example: Overview Slide Public Relations in China and Japan Infrastructural ingredients that are key to international public relations: Political system Level of economic development Level of activism These factors influence and are influenced by a country’s culture and media. Both China and Japan have experienced a large amount of growth over the past 30 years. L 3 Learning Language Literacies DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE. Reproduced and communicated on behalf of the University of South Australia pursuant to Part VB of the copyright Act 1968 (the Act) or with permission of the copyright 7 owner on (October, 2012 ). Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE.

Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences Introduction: Example Begin with an appropriate greeting: Good morning, etc. Introduction of self: My name is. . . Introduction of topic: Today we are going to talk about ‘Public Relations within South-East Asia, focusing specifically on China and Japan. * Note: The purpose of this slide is only to provide you with an example. Do not prepare a slide with this information. L 3 Learning Language Literacies DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE. Reproduced and communicated on behalf of the University of South Australia pursuant to Part VB of the copyright Act 1968 (the Act) or with permission of the copyright 8 owner on (October, 2012 ). Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE.

Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences Introduction: Example (con’td) Provide a brief background about the topic: International public relations is heavily influenced by three key factors. . . Topic Focus: While we believe that it is important to discuss all the factors associated with Chinese and Japanese public relations, for the purpose of this presentation we have chosen to focus on. . . Structure of Presentation: We will first begin by providing a brief background about public relations in China and Japan. Next, we will describe the political structure of both these countries. . . This will be followed by a description about. . . * Note: The purpose of this slide is only to provide you with an example. Do not prepare a slide with this information. L 3 Learning Language Literacies DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE. Reproduced and communicated on behalf of the University of South Australia pursuant to Part VB of the copyright Act 1968 (the Act) or with permission of the copyright 9 owner on (October, 2012 ). Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE.

Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences Body Keep it relevant; Keep it logical; Explain main points in detail; Refer to evidence; and Use language appropriate to your target audience. L 3 Learning Language Literacies DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE. Reproduced and communicated on behalf of the University of South Australia pursuant to Part VB of the copyright Act 1968 (the Act) or with permission of the copyright 10 owner on (October, 2012 ). Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE.

Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences Body: Components L 3 Learning Language Literacies Introduction of first point Link Expansion of first point with evidence Link Introduction of second point Link Expansion of second point with evidence

Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences Body: Example Background of Public Relations China Japan Began in the 1980 s Brief but longer Initially trialled in tourism and banking Traditional culture impacts practices Undergone development over 30 More PR organisations years Currently, a respected practice Does not understand concept * Note: This is only an example. Remember to provide a regional perspective. L 3 Learning Language Literacies DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE. Reproduced and communicated on behalf of the University of South Australia pursuant to Part VB of the copyright Act 1968 (the Act) or with permission of the copyright 12 owner on (October, 2012 ). Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE.

Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences Body: Example POLITICAL STRUCTURE China Japan Communist state Japan - constitutional monarchy, governed by a Prime Minister One party, socialist republic The Emperor has very little political power Power exercised through the communist party of China * Note: This is only an example. Remember to provide a regional perspective. L 3 Learning Language Literacies DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE. Reproduced and communicated on behalf of the University of South Australia pursuant to Part VB of the copyright Act 1968 (the Act) or with permission of the copyright 13 owner on (October, 2012 ). Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE.

Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences Body: Example Economic Development China Japan 2 nd rank(GDP- 6. 1 trillion GDP/per capita 4382 - 91 th ) 3 rd rank(GDP- 5. 46 trillion GDP/ per capita 42, 820 - 16 th) Only one party Multipartism- fight for their own members Huge gap between rich and poor areas Average Business, Tourist, Mining industry Cars, Electronic Staff, Agriculture * Note: This is only an example. Remember to provide a regional perspective. DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE. Reproduced and communicated on behalf of the University of South Australia pursuant to Part VB of the copyright Act 1968 (the Act) or with permission of the copyright 14 owner on (October, 2012 ). Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE.

Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences Conclusion Restate thesis statement; Recap main ideas; Conclude with a statement summarising the interpretation of your findings; and Avoid ending with: “That’s all”; “The end”; and “Finished”. L 3 Learning Language Literacies DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE. Reproduced and communicated on behalf of the University of South Australia pursuant to Part VB of the copyright Act 1968 (the Act) or with permission of the copyright 15 owner on (October, 2012 ). Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE.

Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences Presenting Your Content Consider your audience: • what do they know about the topic? • what do they not know? Tailor your presentation to be: • interesting; • informative; and • appropriate. L 3 Learning Language Literacies DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE. Reproduced and communicated on behalf of the University of South Australia pursuant to Part VB of the copyright Act 1968 (the Act) or with permission of the copyright 16 owner on (October, 2012 ). Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE.

Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences Presenting as a Group Ensure that: • you look like a group; • there is cohesion and coherence between the different sections; • the transition flows between the different speakers. Consider: • where group members are going to stand; • how they are going to step in to do their part; and • the organisation of presentation. L 3 Learning Language Literacies DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE. Reproduced and communicated on behalf of the University of South Australia pursuant to Part VB of the copyright Act 1968 (the Act) or with permission of the copyright 17 owner on (October, 2012 ). Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE.

Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences Planning as a Group Research, write and prepare for the presentation together: • Decide on who is going to say what; • Prepare the slides together (consistency in format); and • Save the presentation as a whole document. Practise as a whole group: • Time each presentation; and • Provide feedback to each other. L 3 Learning Language Literacies DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE. Reproduced and communicated on behalf of the University of South Australia pursuant to Part VB of the copyright Act 1968 (the Act) or with permission of the copyright 18 owner on (October, 2012 ). Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE.

Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences Mechanics of Presentation: Slides Include one main point per slide: • use key words; • add details verbally; • audience should listen more and read less; and • proofread your slides. * Note: Do not make your slides text-heavy. L 3 Learning Language Literacies DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE. Reproduced and communicated on behalf of the University of South Australia pursuant to Part VB of the copyright Act 1968 (the Act) or with permission of the copyright 19 owner on (October, 2012 ). Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE.

Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences Slide: Good or Bad? Chinese Culture The rituals of China are mainly based on the Zodiac Calender. Main Religions: Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Catholicism and Protestantism. Saving face. There is a clear line between business and socialising. Large emphasis on non-verbal communication. (Kwinessential, 2004, Sriramesh and Vercic, 2009) L 3 Learning Language Literacies DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE. Reproduced and communicated on behalf of the University of South Australia pursuant to Part VB of the copyright Act 1968 (the Act) or with permission of the copyright 20 owner on (October, 2012 ). Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE.

Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences Slide Content Visuals should be: • varied (graphs, charts, images, etc. ); • relevant to the topic; • engaging; • easy to see; and • balanced with text. L 3 Learning Language Literacies DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE. Reproduced and communicated on behalf of the University of South Australia pursuant to Part VB of the copyright Act 1968 (the Act) or with permission of the copyright 21 owner on (October, 2012 ). Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE.

Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences Slide Content (cont’d) Background: • Contrasts; • Colours; and • Patterns. Headings and Subheadings: • Be consistent with fonts: • size preferably >24 pt 32 pt 28 pt 24 pt 20 pt 18 pt Effects: • Keep it to a minimum; and • Keep it academic and relevant. L 3 Learning Language Literacies DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE. Reproduced and communicated on behalf of the University of South Australia pursuant to Part VB of the copyright Act 1968 (the Act) or with permission of the copyright 22 owner on (October, 2012 ). Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE.

Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences Good and Bad Examples Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Learning Language Literacies DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE. Reproduced and communicated on behalf of the University of South Australia pursuant to Part VB of the copyright Act 1968 (the Act) or with permission of the copyright 23 owner on (October, 2012 ). Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE.

Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences Mechanics of Presentation: Speaking Style Speak rather than read: • Use slides for support; • Do not read from a prepared script; • Use cue cards to jog your memory; and • Engage your audience with a dialogue. L 3 Learning Language Literacies DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE. Reproduced and communicated on behalf of the University of South Australia pursuant to Part VB of the copyright Act 1968 (the Act) or with permission of the copyright 24 owner on (October, 2012 ). Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE.

Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences Pronunciation and Voice Speak at an even pace: • Enunciate key words; • Vary your intonation and word stress; • Pause and stress on important terminology; • Speak at an appropriate volume; and • Project your voice but do not shout. L 3 Learning Language Literacies DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE. Reproduced and communicated on behalf of the University of South Australia pursuant to Part VB of the copyright Act 1968 (the Act) or with permission of the copyright 25 owner on (October, 2012 ). Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE.

Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences Mechanics: Presentation Style Body language: • Gestures; Good or Bad? • Movement; • Position; and • Posture. L 3 Learning Language Literacies DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE. Reproduced and communicated on behalf of the University of South Australia pursuant to Part VB of the copyright Act 1968 (the Act) or with permission of the copyright 26 owner on (October, 2012 ). Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE.

Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences Eye Contact Eye contact: • • Involve your audience by looking at them; and Look at each member of the audience at least once. Do not spend too much time: • • reading from your slides; and focusing on one spot in the room. L 3 Learning Language Literacies DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE. Reproduced and communicated on behalf of the University of South Australia pursuant to Part VB of the copyright Act 1968 (the Act) or with permission of the copyright 27 owner on (October, 2012 ). Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE.

Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences Time Management Time management: • Be aware of the time; • Keep the clock or your watch in view; • Tailor your presentation for the allocated time; and • Presentation should be well-paced. L 3 Learning Language Literacies DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE. Reproduced and communicated on behalf of the University of South Australia pursuant to Part VB of the copyright Act 1968 (the Act) or with permission of the copyright 28 owner on (October, 2012 ). Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE.

Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences Additional Points of Consideration Referencing: • Academic tasks require wide reading; • Audience need to know that you have sought expert, reliable sources; • Use appropriate referencing style to acknowledge the sources in your slides; and • Have a reference list as the last slide. L 3 Learning Language Literacies DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE. Reproduced and communicated on behalf of the University of South Australia pursuant to Part VB of the copyright Act 1968 (the Act) or with permission of the copyright 29 owner on (October, 2012 ). Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE.

Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences Additional Points of Consideration Preparation: • First, practise by yourself; • Do not exceed allocated time • Next, practise as a group in front of a friendly yet critical audience; and • Then, practise again by yourself. Look in the mirror: • especially if you have just had a meal; and • to adjust your clothes etc. to avoid any embarrassment. L 3 Learning Language Literacies DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE. Reproduced and communicated on behalf of the University of South Australia pursuant to Part VB of the copyright Act 1968 (the Act) or with permission of the copyright 30 owner on (October, 2012 ). Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE.

Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences Additional Points of Consideration Dealing with questions: • Anticipate questions from the audience: • • If you cannot answer a question: • • Prepare answers Tell audience you will get back to them; Know your content: • Do not appear surprised. L 3 Learning Language Literacies DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE. Reproduced and communicated on behalf of the University of South Australia pursuant to Part VB of the copyright Act 1968 (the Act) or with permission of the copyright 31 owner on (October, 2012 ). Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE.

Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences Summary An effective presenter: • • considers both the content and mechanics; organises the talk into clear components; communicates ideas logically, coherently and clearly; plans for the task as a group; prepares the slides so that message is: • clear, interesting and error free; speaks well and engages with the audience; keeps within the allocated time; and uses evidence to support discussion. L 3 Learning Language Literacies DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE. Reproduced and communicated on behalf of the University of South Australia pursuant to Part VB of the copyright Act 1968 (the Act) or with permission of the copyright 32 owner on (October, 2012 ). Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE.

Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences References Huff, WAK 2008, Public speaking: a concise overview for the twenty-first century, Peter Lang, New York. Van Emden, J 2010, Presentation skills for students, Palgrave Macmillan, Hampshire, New York. L 3 Learning Language Literacies DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE. Reproduced and communicated on behalf of the University of South Australia pursuant to Part VB of the copyright Act 1968 (the Act) or with permission of the copyright 33 owner on (October, 2012 ). Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE.