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Presentation
As you gather information relevant to the problem and solution you will present, you
need to think about how can you organize your ideas for this speech. One method we suggest
is to use the following:
 | State and describe the problem |
| Describe several real-life applications of the project. This is a brainstorming exercise
where you come up with various applications. |
| State and describe the design approach |
| Show if any other approaches are available, and why this particular approach was chosen. |
| State your results and final conclusion |
To persuade the audience of the value of the proposed solution, it is not enough for
them to know what the solution is and how it can benefits them. For some projects, it
might be appropriate to begin by reviewing other possible solutions and why they are
problematic. Discuss and evaluate the benefits of your solution and perhaps suggest other
solutions if possible.
Outlining the body of the speech:
- Problem
- Speaker #1: Introduce yourself himself and your group partners. Describe the
contents of the presentation and the topics that each group member will present. State the
problem and why it is important. State some applications. State the objectives required
for the completion of this project.
- Speaker #2: State the various approaches for solving the problem and why you chose
this approach. State briefly any mathematical derivations of governing equations, theory,
etc., used in the design, and the means to solving them. You may utilize MatLab
software in your presentation.
- Speaker #3: State and present your simulation and experimental verifications. This
may include results from PSPice, output from an oscilloscope, a demo for presentation,
etc.
- Speaker #4: Give an overview on the project. Conclude the presentation by stating
any problems or difficulties you encountered in the design. State what you have learned
from the projects (technically and from working with others) and suggestions for future
considerations.
In the conclusion of an informative speech, you usually summarize or restate main ideas
you want the audience to remember. In a persuasive speech, the conclusion is your final
chance to convince your audience of the importance of your ideas and convert them to your
point of view. Therefore, you don't need simply to summarize your main points, but what
you can do is to provide a strong ending that enlists your audience's support.
Evaluating Your Conclusions
Determine which of the following would be the most effective conclusion for the speech
| Does the conclusion make the focus of the speech such as meeting the design
requirements, agreement between simulation results and experimental results, etc. |
| Does the conclusion motivate the audience, either by stating the benefits of the
solution or by pointing out the negative consequences of not taking action? |
| Does the conclusion have a strong closing? |
| What is specially good about the conclusion? |
Evaluating Your Introduction
| How does the opening attract attention? |
| Does the introduction build rapport with the audience? |
| Is the topic of the speech clear? |
| How does the speaker establish credibility? |
| What do you specially like about the introduction? |
Notes:
- A presentation using visual aids is required. Transparences are acceptable, but computer
generated slides are preferable.
- Every group member must participate in the presentation.
- Total presentation time for every group is 20 minutes. This gives every one about 5
minutes to present.
- Incorporating the three software: AutoCAD, MatLab, and PSpice is preferable. AutoCAD is
used for documentation, MatLab for calculation, and PSpice for simulation. AutoCAD may be
used to draw the final circuit of the breadboard.
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