5. Plans for the patient’s care at home.
7. Assessment of resources available.
G. Shift reports are concise overviews of patients’ statuses and needs that are delivered
to an oncoming caregiver. These presentations include the following:
1. The patient’s contact information and reason for care.
3. Day on clinical pathway for particular diagnosis.
5. Care needs.
<A> KEY
TERMS
journal article review
oral presentation
in which the speaker reports on an article or study
published in a scholarly
journal.
debate
oral presentation in which two individuals or groups consider or argue an issue from
opposing viewpoints.
service learning presentation
a presentation in which students learn about and help address a
need or problem in a community
agency or nonprofit organization.
poster presentation
a format for the visual presentation of posters, arranged on freestanding
boards, that contains the
concise display of a study
or an
issue for viewing
by participants at
professional conferences.
The speaker prepares brief remarks and remains on hand to answer
questions as needed.
expert or insider audience
an audience composed of individuals who have
an intimate
knowledge of the topic, issue, product, or idea being discussed.
colleagues within the field audience
an audience
of individuals who share
a speaker’s
knowledge of the
general field under question but who may not be familiar with the specific
topic under discussion.
research presentation
an oral presentation describing original research undertaken by the
speaker, either alone or as part of a team; frequently delivered in scientific
and social scientific
fields. Also called “scientific talk” and “oral scientific presentation.”
methods/procedure presentation
an oral presentation describing and sometimes
demonstrating
an experimental or mathematical process, including the conditions under which
that process can be applied; frequently delivered in scientific and mathematical fields.
field study presentation
an oral presentation, typically delivered in the
context of
science-related disciplines, in which the speaker provides (1) an overview of field research, (2)
the methods used in the research, (3)
an analysis of research results, and (4) a time line indicating
how the research results will be used to go forward.
engineering design review an oral presentation that provides information on the results of an
engineering project; generally informative, but may include convincing the audience that the
design decisions are sound.
request for funding presentation an oral presentation that provides evidence that a project,
proposal, or design idea is worth funding; it is frequently delivered in such technical fields as
engineering, computer science, and architecture.
review of the literature
presentation
an oral presentation in which the speaker reviews the
body of research related to a given topic or issue and offers conclusions about the topic based on
this research; it is frequently delivered in social scientific fields.
program evaluation presentation
an oral presentation reporting on the effectiveness of
programs developed to address various issues; frequently delivered in social scientific fields.
policy recommendation report an oral presentation that offers recommendations for
solving a
problem or addressing
an issue.
lecture
an informative presentation prepared for an audience of student learners.
group activity presentation
an oral presentation that introduces students to an activity
and
provides them with clear directions for its completion.
classroom discussion presentation
a presentation in which the speaker presents a brief
overview of the topic under discussion and introduces a series of questions to guide students
through the topic.
evidence-based practice (EBP) presentation
a presentation that reviews the scientific literature
on a
clinical problem, critically evaluates the findings, and suggests best practices for standards
of care.
clinical case study a presentation delivered in nursing and allied health contexts; provides
medical personnel with a detailed analysis of a person or group with a particular disease or
condition and reviews plans for treatment.
quality improvement proposal
a type of presentation delivered by persons in the allied health
professions in which the speaker recommends the
adoption of a health practice or policy.
CHAPTER STUDY
GUIDE
I. SUMMARY QUESTIONS
What are
some typical oral presentations used in college courses?
Oral presentations are
a common part of a variety
of college courses. Typical presentation
formats include reviews of academic journal articles, service learning presentations,
poster
How should you prepare an oral review for an academic article?
A review of an academic article is a commonly
assigned speaking task across disciplines. When
What are some guidelines to consider when engaging in a debate?
First, speakers must take
a side, either the pro (affirmative) side or the
con (negative) side. The
What are some typical audiences for these types of presentations?
Typical audiences for presentations include expert or insider audiences, colleagues within the
What are the most common types of presentations in science and mathematics courses?
The research presentation (“oral scientific presentation”), the methods/procedures
What are the most common types of presentations in technical courses?
What are the most common types of presentations in social science courses?
The review of literature presentation, the program evaluation presentation, and the policy
What are the most common types of presentations in education courses?
II. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Have you participated in a debate before? If so, did you
follow the guidelines as outlined in
the chapter?
Most students will have very little experience with debates. More than likely, you will have only
Discuss some of the characteristics of effective
presentations in science and mathematics
courses.
What can you do to ensure an effective lecture
style?
Speakers need to be interactive, incorporating frequent questions designed to assess student
connection to previous material, discussion of the main points, a summary
of the lecture and
preview of the next assigned topic, and a question-and-answer session.
III. ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
AND ACTIVITIES
QUESTIONS
The following questions may help you illustrate important points in the chapter and facilitate
students’ learning of this material. These questions can be used as:
homework questions
quizzes
in-class work (individually or in groups)
topics to generate discussion
question-and-answer sessions between instructor and students
What are the key components of a good review
of literature?
What are the parts of a lecture?
What information should be included in a shift report?
Patient name, location, and reason for care
What does it mean to “flow” the debate, and why is it important?
A debater is “flowing the debate” when he or she uses a note taking technique that charts all
ACTIVITIES
Professor Interview (also for online courses)
Purpose: To learn what professors in other college courses expect from presentations in their
classes.
Instructions: Each student should visit a professor in his or her major department to conduct a
Debate This!
Purpose: To familiarize students with the debate process; to encourage students to enter the
public conversation about issues that matter.
Instructions: Place students in pairs and then organize a series of team debates, in which one
Facilitating a Classroom Discussion
Purpose: To help students gain experience leading discussion in a group setting.
Instructions: Before class, assign each student a small portion of the chapter. Based on their
So You Do the Lecture
This Week
Purpose: To provide students with an opportunity
to create their own college lectures.
Instructions: Each student should prepare
a lecture for a
course in his or her major. Use the
Panel Discussion on Presentations in Other Courses
Purpose: To help students learn from one another about their experience
giving presentations in
other college
classes.
Instructions: Students often have personal experience
giving presentations in other college
courses. Conduct a panel discussion to explore experienced students’ thoughts on their own
presentations.
Outlining a Social Science
Presentation
Purpose: To help students prepare to give a presentation in a social science course.
Instructions: Suppose you are asked to give a twenty-minute presentation in a social science
course. Write a brief outline of your presentation.
IV. GROUP
ACTIVITIES
Presentations in
Technical Courses
Purpose: To help students think about presentations they
may have to give in technical courses
in the future.
Instructions:
What kind of presentation topics are likely to be assigned in a technical course?
Create a list of technical courses on the board; then brainstorm possible topics for presentations
in these courses.
Presenting Quantitative and Qualitative Information
Purpose: To give students experience in planning an explanatory
research presentation that
includes both quantitative and qualitative information.
Instructions: Suppose
you are asked to conduct a presentation in a social sciences course. The
presentation calls for both quantitative and qualitative information.