Functions of Informative Presentations
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Describe and give examples of three major functions of informative presentations. How is a demonstrative presentation organized? What are its strengths and possible weaknesses?
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The Three Major Functions of Informative Presentations:
1. Teach and describe a new concept.
Examples:
- Briefings are relatively short presentations that inform an audience about a particular event.
- A meeting on the procedures of an upcoming event.
- Cooking session.
- Training seminars educate listeners to help them improve specific skills
- Orientation on the policies, rules and regulations of a company.
2. To report or update on existing projects or events.
- Reports simply give an account of the status quo.
- Tables, graphs and statistics inform status of specific concerns.
- Oral sales report.
3. Set agendas and produce results from the presentation given.
- Routine and regularly scheduled meetings serve as an opportunity to share information, present new goals, present messages of support, or provide summary reports and suggestions for improvement.
- After a meeting, the minutes are summarized and the agenda for the next meeting are taken from the results of the meeting, e.g., suggestions, conclusions, etc.
How is a demonstrative presentation organized?
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