1. Q&A: After the Presentation ENC 3254 Writing and Speaking for Engineers - Honors

2. Why have Q&A? Reinforce the message Clarify the message Like a presentation after the presentation.

3. 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?”

4. 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.

5. 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

6. Tips for Answering Questions Maintain Control – You control the speaking situation – Don’t let questioners speak too long – Keep the pace moving – PLAN AHEAD!

7. 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.

8. Question and Answer Two Presentations: – Formal – Question and Answer period Keep some elements of the formal presentation

9. 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.