Swim Club advocate Vera Lee has been asked to testify at the local school board meeting next week in support of continuing her club's partnership with the board to provide extracurricular recreational activities for students. The board has indicated that she can have up to 10 minutes to make her case. In preparing her speech, what should she remember to do?
A) Plan for her presentation to last about 15 minutes, because it is better to have too much material than to have too little.
B) Limit her presentation to three or four key points, so they will be memorable to the listeners.
C) Provide as many key points as possible in 10 minutes, because one of those points may resonate with one or more board members.
D) Maintain steady eye contact with the chairperson of the school board.

Question

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Limiting the presentation to three or four key points will make the message easier to remember for the listeners. It is important to be concise and focused in the presentation to make the most impact in the limited time available. Planning for a presentation to last longer than the allotted time may cause the speaker to rush and lose focus or miss important points. Maintaining eye contact with the chairperson is important, but it is not the only factor that will make the presentation effective. Providing as many key points as possible in a limited time may overwhelm the listeners and dilute the message.

Swim Club Advocate Vera Lee Has Been Asked to Testify