I.  Purpose of Presentations:  Almost Never Merely Informative

A.  Writing-Reading, More Efficient

B.  Written Text Allows Backtracking

C. Email and the Phone Permit Feedback on Written Text

II.  So What is the Purpose of Presentations?

A.  Presenter's Purposes

1.  Inform
2.  Create Support, Enthusiasm  for a Project, Idea, Process, Plan, etc.
3.  Stimulate Discussion that Will Generate Feedback on Project, etc.
4.  Increase Prestige of Presenter, of Presenter's Team, of Presenter's Organization

B.  Audience's Purposes

1.  Interest in Topic
2.  Responding to a Requirement

C.  The Purpose of YOUR Presentations

1.  Inform
2.  Impress and Excite me About Your Project
3.  Demonstrate Ability to Communicate Using Different Media
4.  Demonstrate Ability to Meet Needs of Various Audiences

a.  Audience for Project
b.  Peers
c.  Me

5.  Stimulate Feedback that Will Help you Revise Project