Forms
of Group Reports
1.
Symposium (this is the format that you will use in
CALS 001)
A) Consists of a
moderator and several speakers
B) The moderator introduces the topic and the
speakers
C) Each speaker delivers a carefully prepared
and coordinated speech
on a different aspect of
the topic:
1. For example, each
describes
a stage of the group's progress, or
2. Each speaker
reports on a major issue of the topic
2. Panel
A) Consists of team members informally discussing the problem or
topic in front of the
audience
B) No formal prepared speeches
C) Guided by a coordinator or moderator who:
1. Focuses audience attention
2. Introduces and clarifies the
topic
3. Introduces the members of the
panel
4. Guides members around any
problems
5. Summarizes the panel's final
results
6. Concludes the event
3. Forum
A) Open audience participation using a moderator.
B) Moderator sets the ground rules and facilitates
the discussion by:
1. Stimulating the group by
posing provocative questions or
presenting
challenging ideas.
2. Using speakers to keep
comments brief/or expand on a point
3. Recognizing various viewpoints
and making sure they are heard
C) A Forum often follows a Symposium or Panel