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By: Jennifer F. Wood, Ph.D.
Millersville University, Millersville, PA
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presentation skills
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coordination elements of
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communication
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coordinating a group
assignment
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for the intended audience
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delivery
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Communicating about group
interaction
o Interaction Roles
o Decision Making
o Conflict Resolution
Preparing all Parts of the
Assignment
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o Establishing Clear Objectives
o Logistics for Group Members
o Agreed Outcomes &
Debriefing
Organizing for Your Audience
o Content
o Structure
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Delivering Your Presentation as
One
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