Q&A: After the Presentation
ENC 3254 Writing and Speaking for Engineers - Honors
Why have Q&A?
Reinforce the message Clarify the message Like a presentation after the presentation.
Reinforce the Message
Tell your intentions– Let the audience know you’ll have a question and
answer period.
Prime the pump– Motivate your audience to ask questions
Begin by asking “Are there any questions?”
Tips for Answering Questions
Repeat the Question– This allows you to make sure you understand the
question and the audience to clearly hear the question.
– DO NOT only look at the questioner…look at the whole audience.
Tips for Answering Questions
Be concise– Don’t want to relive the speech– Don’t want to bore the audience
Don’t praise questions– You’ll isolate other questioners– Could inhibit questions
Tips for Answering Questions
Maintain Control– You control the speaking situation– Don’t let questioners speak too long– Keep the pace moving– PLAN AHEAD!
Tips for Answering Questions
Loaded Question– Intended to mess you up– Diffuse the question
Comment instead of Question– Don’t allow comment to take too long– Long comments take away from other questions.
Question and Answer
Two Presentations:– Formal– Question and Answer period
Keep some elements of the formal presentation
Your Q&A Assignment
Audience Groups:
1) Transportation & Parking Advisory Committee (TPAC)2) Preservation of Historic Buildings & Sites Committee (PHBSC)3) Lake, Vegetation, & Landscape Committee (LVLC)4) Land Use & Facilities Planning Committee (LUFPC)5) UF Students, Alumni, & Gainesville Citizens (SAG)
Decide on Q&A format.-Be as directive or free flowing as desired.