A presentation is a way of communicating information to an audience. Presentations have many purposes and can take many forms. A presentation can be a speech, a panel discussion, a debate, a skit, a display, a demonstration, or even a dramatic or musical performance. It may be creative, or it may be as simple as reading a textbook out loud. It may include dance, music, drama, or role-playing. It may be designed to stimulate talk about an important issue, educate people on a topic, or mobilize action in a community.

Presentations may do these things by explaining opposing or conflicting points of view, providing persuasive arguments for a position, or describing the benefits of implementing a proposed action. A presentation may take place at a school assembly or before a meeting of a town council, civic federation, service club, or any other group—or even at a national, State, or local conference.

Youth in Action Bulletin

March 2000     Number 15