When a portion, or sample, of a population of people, events, or phenomena of a

The most important and, unfortunately, most ignored question

to consider when preparing a presentation is a. "How long am I scheduled to speak?" b. "To whom will I speak?" c. "At what time will I speak?" d. "Where will I speak?" e. "What comes before or after I speak?"

When collecting relevant ideas and information for the content your presentation, initially ask all of the following questions EXCEPT:

a) Where and how can I find materials that support my purpose? b) Are my ideas and information compelling and interesting? c) Can the ideas and information I want to use transfer easily to presentation slides? d) Are the ideas and information I want to use valid, appropriate, and believable? e) How much and what kinds of supporting materials and evidence do I need?