| Assignments 10 and 11 Technical oral presentation Readings: English Oral Presentations for Chinese Technical Writers - A Case Study Approach by Ted Knoy Units 1 thru 12 |
| Task: Select two of the eleven different technical oral presentations outlined below and detailed in English Oral Presentations for Chinese Technical Writers. By applying the two forms as closely to your own research interests as possible, write out the English script for the two presentations. Further details can be found in the above reading. . Each presentation's length should be roughly equivalent to that found in the above book. |
1. Developing a product or product technology (research
and market-oriented)(Unit 1 of English Oral Presentations
for Chinese Technical Writers) Write an oral presentation on product
development from a research and market-oriented perspective. Adhere to the
following guidelines: Start out with a greetings and then preview the topics to be covered in the presentation. Introduce your organization's missions and basic strategy. Provide a thesis statement(3 or 4 sentences) on why developing this particular product is a logical choice. Briefly state the rationale for developing this product In describing the technological aspect of developing this product, point out its advantages over related products and its potential benefits. In describing the financial aspect of developing this product, point out the market trends in the area of development. Visually depict the organization's strategy and approach to developing the product.Summarize market survey results, particularly in terms of the product's commercial potential and categories of product application. Present a chronological roadmap of what the organization has acheived so far in developing the product. Summarize the key results attained so far in developing the product. This may require an internal summary if there is a large amount of key results and significant achievements. If so, try to categorize this information into two or three areas, e.g. core technologies employed to obtained the key results and significant achievements. Briefly expound on the current status and directions in product development. Cite an example of product commercialization. Conclude the presentation by reinforcing some of the main themes and their relation to future trends and directions.(NOTE: If necessary, refer to the Chinese translation of the above guidelines in Unit 1.) |
| 2. Developing a product or product technology (projected-oriented) (Unit 2 of English Oral Presentations for Chinese Technical Writers). Write an oral presentation on product development from a project point of view. Adhere to the following guidelines: Begin the presentation by introducing the presentation title. Preview the topics to be covered in the presentation. Introduce your organization by displaying a slide of the facilities. Describe the missions of your organization. Provide the rationale for taking on the project. Present market data that justifies the project's feasibility. Spell out the immediate and long term goals of the project. Describe the project's distinguishing features, while pointing out the strategy employed to successfully complete it. Conclude the presentation by pointing out the anticipated merits of the project and the positive impact that it will have. (NOTE: If necessary, refer to the Chinese translation of above guidelines in Unit 2.) |
| 3. Developing a product or product technology(general) (Unit 3 of English Oral Presentations for Chinese Technical Writers). Write an oral presentation that describes the general aspects of product development. Adhere to the following guidelines: Begin the presentation by directly stating its objective. Preview the lecture contents. Briefly introduce your organization, including its missions and organizational structure. Summarize the status of a particular product's development in Taiwan, including its market value, unique feature and characteristics, and major manufacturers. Mention briefly the rationale for further developing the product, along with the general course of product development. Highlight specific product developments made so far. Conclude the presentation by pointing to the future directions and challenges faced in further developing the product. (NOTE: If necessary, refer to the Chinese translation of the above guidelines in Unit 3.) |
| 4. Introducing a technology organization (Unit 4 of English Oral Presentations for Chinese Technical Writers). Write an oral presentation that introduces a technology organization. Adhere to the following guidelines: Begin the presentation with a greetings and a preview of the presentation contents. Briefly overview the industry to which your organization belongs. Describe your organization's mission as well as highlight its historical development. Introduce the organizational structure. If necessary, outline the organization's operating funds and (for non-profit organizations) the characteristics of each funding source. Highlight recent technical accomplishments within the organization. Conclude the presentation by pointing toward the organization's future directions. (NOTE: If necessary, refer to the Chinese translation of the above guidelines in Unit 4.) |
| 5. Introducing a research division or department (Unit 5 of English Oral Presentations for Chinese Technical Writers). Write an oral presentation that describes the research division or department to which you belong. Adhere to the following guidelines. Start out with a greetings and a preview of the presentation contents. Describe the setting of your division or department within the larger organization. Highlight the organizational structure of the division or department. Point out the staff's strengths and educational backgrounds/ work experience in a particular field. Spell out the missions of the division or department. Elaborate on the manufacturing or research capabilities within the division or department. List the technical services (e.g. industrial and consultancy) that the department or division offers. Encourage the audience to think of ways to cooperate with the division or department. Conclude the presentation by pointing toward the development strategy of the division or department. (NOTE: If necessary, refer to the Chinese translation of the above guidelines in Unit 5.) |
| 6. Introducing a technology (Unit 6 of English Oral Presentations for Chinese Technical Writers). Write an oral presentation that describes the technological developments within your field. Adhere to the following guidelines: Start out by stating the objectives of the presentation and preview the topics to be covered. Briefly explain the factors(internal and external) factors that influence development of this technology in Taiwan. Point out the unique characteristics of this technology development in Taiwan. List the objectives of how to further develop this technology. Define the role of this technology in relation to environmental, manufacturing or technology problems. Briefly summarize previous efforts to solve or alleviate above problems, along with the contributions and limitations of such efforts. List applications of this technology made so far, highlighting any particular characteristics or features that are unique to Taiwan's circumstances. Cite specific cases of such applications. Highlight the available opportunities for investment and cooperation in this technology market. Conclude the presentation by pointing to future challenges in continuously applying this technology. (NOTE: if necessary, refer to the Chinese translation of above guidelines in Unit 6.) |
| 7. Introducing an industry (Unit 7 of English Oral Presentations for Chinese Technical Writers). Write an oral presentation that introduces the status of the local industry to which either your research focuses on or your company/organization belongs to. Adhere to the following guidelines: Begin the presentation by previewing the topics to be covered. Briefly highlight the general characteristics of this industry in Taiwan. Point out the difficulties encountered in industrial development. Describe current activities of the particular industrial sector. Elaborate on the available technologies that are employed by the industry. Discuss the related research and development facilities in Taiwan, and how they assist/collaborate with that particular industry. Outline the major research and development programs that are currently underway within the industry. Provide a case example of industrial development. Concluding the presentation by point toward future development trends within the industry. (NOTE: If necessary, refer to the Chinese translation of above guidelines in Unit 7.) |
| 8. Reviewing or summarizing a technological development (Unit 8 of English Oral Presentations for Chinese Technical Writers). Write an oral presentation that reviews the previous development of some technical aspect. Adhere to the following guidelines: Start out by previewing the topics to be covered. Provide a general definition of the topic that is to be reviewed, e.g. technology transfer. Briefly explain Taiwan's relation with that topic. Outline the history of industrial, manufacturing or technology development in relation to the topic. Compare Taiwan with other countries in terms of the topic. Elaborate on the research and development system in relation to the topic. Highly various models or concepts related to the topic. Provide an illustrative example related to the topic. Having reviewed the topic, conclude by pointing out some of the general implications that can be made for future action. (NOTE: If necessary, refer to the Chinese translation of above guidelines in Unit 8.) |
| 9. Visiting an overseas company (Unit 9 of English Oral Presentations for Chinese Technical Writers). Write a brief oral presentation that is to be made when visiting an overseas company. Adhere to the following guidelines: Start out by directly stating the objectives of the company visit. Introduce your organization in terms of its missions, range of research or manufacturing projects, as well as unique features or characteristics. Cite a specific product technology application in your organization(including future research trends). Conclude the talk by calling for further collaborative ties between your two organizations. (NOTE: If necessary, refer to the Chinese translation of above guidelines in Unit 9.) |
| 10. Reporting on research or technical capabilities (Unit 10 of English Oral Presentations for Chinese Technical Writers) Write an oral presentation that describes the current status of research or technical capabilities of your laboratory. Adhere to the following guidelines: Starting out by identifying the lecture's objective and, then, preview the topics to be covered. Describe your organization in terms of a brief history, its missions, staff, operating funds, and organizational structure. Describe the capabilities of experiments in your research focus, while elaborating on equipment and the kidns of experiments which can be performed. Introduce the main equipment in your laboratory, along with specific experiments which can be performed. Touch on the related hardware or software available to your laboratory. Inform what technical or industrial services are provided by your laboratory. Conclude the presentation by pointing to future directions on how research and technical capabilities can be expanded, or what potential research areas are to be explored. (NOTE: If necessary, refer to the Chinese translation of above guidelines in Unit 10.) |
| 11. Presenting research findings. Write out the English script for an oral presentation of your research findings, as to be given at an international conference. Using Power Point 7.0, place the illustrations at the top of the page and the English script describing that particular figure at the bottom. Choose one of the following models to write your presentation: General to specific approach. Use a gradual approach to presenting your research findings by elaborating on contributing factors. Further details can be found in Unit 11 of English Oral Presentations for Chinese Technical Writers. In constructing the presentation, adhere to the following guidelines: Begin the presentation by identifying yourself, the organization you work for, your primary research interest, and the title of your presentation. Introduce the organization you work for by displaying a slide of the facilities. Briefly introduce the missions of your organization. Highlight information about your current field of research, including the specific objective of the research title for your presentation. Describe your research approach in general terms. Divide the experimental section into specific parts, describing the significance of each part. Conclude the presentation by summing up the main findings of the research. Acknowledge those individuals that helped you carry out the research.(NOTE: If necessary, refer to the Chinese translation of above guidelines in Unit 11.) Specific Approach. Instead of elaborating on contributing factors to your research, go directly into your experimental findings. Further details can be found in Unit 12 of English Oral Presentations for Chinese Technical Writers. In constructing the presentation, adhere to the following guidelines: Begin the presentation by identifying yourself, the organization you work for, the title of the presentation, and the lecture contents. Introduce the product technology that you are trying to develop by defining it, describing its commercial applications, discussing the problems with implementing it, and introducing how you plan to resolve this problem. Describe the experimental apparatus/setup used in your research. Present the experimental section while providing two or three internal summaries so that the audience can more easily manage a large amount of information. Conclude your presentation by summarizing the main findings.(NOTE: If necessary, refer to the Chinese translation of above guidelines in Unit 12.) |