Refining Discussion Techniques

Refining Discussion Techniques In a group discussion, a successful presenter distinguishes between fact and opinion. Unlike opinions, the facts in a presentation are - ☑objective. Read the scenario about a formal discussion. Malia and her colleagues are discussing ways to improve hiring practices. Malia thinks that their company does not do a very good job at recruiting or interviewing skilled candidates, so she has researched effective hiring practices and has brought lots of ideas with her. Malia offers the information she has brought with her. She listens carefully to her colleagues' concerns and answers questions. She uses new terminology she learned in her research. Which statement best describes what kind of presenter Malia is? - ☑Malia is an effective presenter because she shares ideas supported by research, and she listens and responds to other members. Read the scenario about a formal discussion. A mayoral candidate is having an open discussion with voters about a proposed plan to fund welfare programs by raising property taxes. The candidate strongly supports the plan and speaks forcefully about it. She focuses on the importance of a social safety net by asking voters to imagine needing the services themselves. She avoids the topic of the state's budget concerns and asking voters to hold their questions and concerns until the very end. Which statement best describes what kind of a speaker the political candidate is? - ☑NOT The candidate is an effective speaker because she shares others' opinions and viewpoints and appeals to voters' emotions. Read the scenario about a formal discussion. Trina and her classmates are discussing coding. One student references a coding language that Trina is unfamiliar with, saying that she prefers it for the type of programming they are discussing. Trina responds by asking the student to explain why she likes it so that she can learn more. She asks the student how the coding language is similar to one she is already familiar with. Which statements describe what kind of listener Trina is? Select two options. - ☑Trina is a good listener because she responds by asking questions to clarify the topic being discussed. Trina is a good listener because she uses prior knowledge to make connections that further her understanding. Marcus and his classmates are discussing a novel in class. Which discussion observations most suggest that Marcus has prepared before presenting his point of view to the group? Select two options. - ☑Marcus has brought the novel to use as a reference.