Swim Club advocate Laura has been asked to testify at the local school board meeting next week in support of continuing her club's partnership with the district to provide extracurricular recreational activities for students. The board has indicated that she can have up to 10 minutes to make her case. While preparing her speech, she should remember that it is a good idea to:
A) provide as many key points as possible in 10 minutes, because one of those points may resonate with the board.
B) maintain steady eye contact with the chairperson of the school board throughout the presentation.
C) plan for her presentation to last about 15 minutes, because too much material is better than too little.
D) limit her presentation to three or four key points, so that they will be memorable to the listeners.

Question

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It is important for Laura to be concise and clear in her presentation, so limiting her presentation to three or four key points will ensure that the board members remember the most important aspects of her testimony. Providing too much information may overwhelm or confuse the board, and focusing on maintaining eye contact with just one member may be perceived as favoritism. Planning for a longer presentation may result in Laura running out of time or losing the attention of the board.

Swim Club Advocate Laura Has Been Asked to Testify at the Local