At the onset of this unit, Questionnaire #1: Your Opinion of Oral Reports, was
administered to determine the students' past experiences with oral presentations. Data
revealed that 56% of the twenty-five students had negative experiences. Embarrassment,
nervousness, and reading in front of the class were the three common themes cited for these
negative experiences. Of the 40%, who had positive experiences, fun sharing of knowledge
and the resulting benefits were listed as reasons.