Parliamentary Procedure: Previous Question (WC138)

Gavel Resting on BooksThe motion Previous Question is used to immediately close debate and to prevent the making of all subsidiary motions, except for the motion to Lay on the Table. Ordering the Previous Question does not prevent the making of any privileged or incidental motions, has no effect on the last question considered by the assembly, and is not allowed in committees. This 2-page fact sheet was written by Agricultural Education and Communication, and published by the UF Department of James E. Dyer, January 2013.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc138

Parliamentary Procedure: Lay on the Table (WC137)

Sir Robert Walpole in the House of Commons, circa 1700sThe motion to Lay on the Table is used to temporarily delay action on a pending question while something else of immediate urgency needs consideration, or when another item of business needs to be addressed before consideration of the pending question. This 2-page fact sheet was written by Agricultural Education and Communication, and published by the UF Department of James E. Dyer, January 2013.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc137

Parliamentary Procedure: Preparing Minutes of a Meeting (WC136)

Gavel on table with notepadAn official copy of the minutes of a meeting should be kept in a manner that is accessible to the membership, yet preserves their integrity as a historical record of the organization. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Agricultural Education and Communication, and published by the UF Department of James E. Dyer, January 2013.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc136

WC086 Preparing a Speech

WC086, a 6-page fact sheet by James E. Dyer, addresses preparing to deliver a speech through audience analysis, considering a purpose and topic, preparing the major components of the speech (introduction, main point, organization, and conclusion), and referencing resources. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC086

WC085 Delivering an Effective Speech

WC085, a 5-page fact sheet by James E. Dyer, describes how to present a speech effectively by overcoming nerves, developing stage presence, refining vocal qualities, maximizing power of expression, making eye contact, and using presentation aids. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC085

WC084 Effective Questioning Techniques

WC084, a 6-page fact sheet by James E. Dyer, discusses the purpose of questioning in the classroom, types of questions, how to maximize student participation, providing sufficient wait time, handling student responses, and responding to student questions. Includes references and Blooms Taxonomy Reference Guide. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC084

WC083 Teaching to Different Learning Styles

WC083, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by James E. Dyer, defines learning styles, types of learning styles (per the Gregorc Style Delineator), and preferred teaching methods and techniques for each style. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC083