•This activity will aid you in identifying types of presentations as well as determine a style of presenting. .
Prepare a brief (1-2 page) assessment of your presentation skills by doing each of the following:
•Discuss your strengths and areas for improvement in regard to presentation skills. For example, have you ever done a presentation? If you have, what types have you done, what is your comfort level with the process and what is your level of skill? If you haven't, assess your comfort level and skill with public speaking and speech writing. .
•Prepare a plan for further developing your skills. Consider what resources you have available. For example, do you know anyone who is a skilled presenter and who would be willing to work with you? What opportunities for doing presentations are available to you? Do you know anyone who would be willing to co-present with you? .
•Identify one topic that you have expertise in or are interested in that might serve as a topic for a presentation. .