The Writing Student’s Guide to Successful Oral Presentations
http://www.stc.org/confproceed/1993/PDFs/PG243246.PDF

Connors, Patricia E.
STC Proceedings
1993

Abstract:

Graduates of technical writing programs often enter the workplace with poor oral communication skills due to lack of practice. The trainer or writing teacher can use several strategies to offer the students oral practice without expending a great deal of class time. Recommended classroom strategies include teaching the students basic preparation skills and presentational techniques, giving them brief as well as longer practice following strict time limits, and allowing them to receive immediate feedback from listeners. These efforts can aid writing students in giving oral presentations and in preparing them for the work setting.