Upload Assignment: Making an Effective Presentation – Choosing a Research Topic
- As we continue our communication work, our attention will now move to developing effective written and oral presentations. Module 4 will focus on the following ojectives:• Define elements of effective business presentations. (M4-1)• Construct a well-researched written business report. (M4-2)Your oral and written presentations will be based on the same topic. Choosing an interesting research topic is your first challenge. Here are some tips:
- Choose a topic that you are interested in! The research process is more relevant if you care about your topic.
- Narrow your topic to something manageable. Talk about research ideas with a friend. S/he may be able to help focus your topic by discussing issues that didn’t occur to you at first.
- If your topic is too broad, you will find too much information and not be able to focus.
- Background reading can help you choose and limit the scope of your topic.
- Think of the who, what, when, where and why questions: Finally, submit your topic for review. I will be happy to let you know right away if there is work for your still to do.
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- WHY did you choose the topic? What interests you about it? Do you have an opinion about the issues involved?
- WHO are the information providers on this topic? Who might publish information about it? Who is affected by the topic? Do you know of organizations or institutions affiliated with the topic?
- WHAT are the major questions for this topic? Is there a debate about the topic? Are there a range of issues and viewpoints to consider?
- WHERE is your topic important: at the local, national or international level? Are there specific places affected by the topic?
- WHEN is/was your topic important? Is it a current event or an historical issue? Do you want to compare your topic by time periods?
The assignment – After consideration, submit your topic and your thesis statement as we discussed in class.Good luck!