The following suggestions for faculty were made by students in a survey conducted by the website authors:

Provide information (lots of it).

• Provide information well in advance of the actual presentations.
• Provide handouts rather than simply discussing the assignment orally.
• Provide clear goals or purposes for the assignment.
• Provide time frames or limits for the presentation.

Provide examples or samples when possible.

• Sample outlines
• Sample topics
• Videotaped examples of previous, successful presentations

Provide possible information sources

• For information for the presentation when outside sources are required.
• For guidlines for preparing or giving presentations. Internet sites your students may find useful include
  • Presentations
  • Public Speaking Website
  • Advanced Public Speaking Institute
  • Virtual Presentation Assistant
  • Presenters University
  • Presenters Online
  • Speech Tips
• For style guides for bibliographies or outlines.
  • APA Style Guidelines
  • MLA Style Guidelines
  • We're still looking for a good site that helps with outlining. If you know of a helpful site,please contact us.

Provide evaluation criteria or the evaluation or critique sheet.

Provide time in class

• For groups to meet
• For questions and answers about the assignment

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From the Students' Perspective
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