• Non-verbal presentation is the transfer of information through the use of business reports, handouts, charts, and posters with the support of visual aids. • A business report is a key communication tool that provides an evaluation of a particular issue relating to the performance of the business. • A handout is a written summary of information dealt with in a presentation. • Charts (referred to as newsprint) are used to record and visually display information that will engage and stimulate audience participation. • Posters are usually large, printed sheets that contain pictures and posted in a public place. . Guidelines on writing an effective business report The following guidelines may be used for writing an effective business report: • Determine the scope of the report. • Determine the target audience of the report. • Determine how the report should be presented. • Collect the necessary information. • Prepare an overview of what the audience to know and details that should be included in the report. • Write concisely/briefly and only include important information. • Use regular/basic language/simple grammar and clear short sentences. • Use accurate/meaningful visual aids such as tables, graphs, drawings etc. • Spend time revising the report and correct spelling mistakes and grammatical errors. • Get someone to look at the report and to make suggestions for improvement. Visual aids Types of visual aids Tables • A table is a data structure that organises information into rows and columns. • Tables are used to compare and contrast information. Rewrite the text in afrikaans

Topic 16: Presentation of business information New words:  Verbal presentation: a presentation delivered through speech or orally.  Non-verbal presentation: the transfer of information through the use of business reports, handouts, charts, and posters with the support of visual aids.  Business reports: a key communication tool that provides an evaluation of a particular issue relating to the performance of the business.  Tables: a data structure that organises information into rows and columns.  Graphs: diagrams that show the relationship between two or more data sets or values.  Diagrams/flow charts: a simplified drawing showing a graphic presentation.  Illustrations: a picture or a drawing.  Handouts: a written summary of information dealt with in a presentation.  Transparencies: transparent and flexible pages used to place information and images.  Slides: a single page of a presentation created with software such as PowerPoint. A presentation consists of several slides.  Charts (referred to as newsprint): is used to record and visually display information that will engage and stimulate audience participation.  Audio-visual aids: devices that make use of both sound (audio) and sight (visual).  Poster: usually a large, printed sheet that contains pictures and is posted in a public place. The importance of business reports The following are the importance of business reports: • A business report aims to provide a critical analysis of how the business is performing in all business functions of the organisation. • Business reports are used to guide decision making in the business. • It allows business owners and senior management the opportunity to investigate and solve any identified issues. • Senior management relies on business reports to inform them of what each department is doing. • Business reports provide important information for management that is timely and factual. Presentations may be done verbally or non-verbally. • Verbal presentation means a presentation is delivered through speech or orally. Delivering effective verbal presentations involves what you say (verbal), how you say it with your voice (vocal), and everything the audience can see about you (visual). Rewrite the above text in afrikaans

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Engineering presentations are typically verbal reports and rarely include calculations, graphs, charts, and engineering drawings.Group of answer choicesTrueFalse