In Two National Surveys-One Administered to Working Professionals and the Other

question 8

Multiple Choice

In two national surveys-one administered to working professionals and the other to college students taking a communication course-what speaking skill was identified by both groups as the most important for effective presentations?

• A) organizing your presentation
• B) using your voice effectively
• C) understanding and adapting to your audience
• D) keeping your audience interested
• E) deciding what to say; choosing a topic or approach to your presentation

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