Discussion week 14 number 1

Distinguish among a forum, panel, colloquium, and symposium as a mans for making a public presentation. Which one would you prefer? Why?
A forum, panel, colloquium, and symposium are all significant methods in discussion and presentations. A forum is where a group has the chance to speak and listen to the opinions from an audience. All audience members have the chance to participate in the discussion. After the group presentation, the audience can offer their own viewpoints on specific topics. Each member take turns in speaking their mind. A moderator might pick the speakers or they line up behind the microphone. The speakers mention their standing on an issue, give their arguments, and answer to questions and commend from the audience.
A panel is a public setting where a group of four to eight experts converse on an issue in front of audience members. The format uses problem solving methods in a lighter way of communication to gain the audience’s interest. The moderator first gives an explanation of the format, introduces the problems that will be discussed, and gives a brief background on the speakers. They also record the time, and review the speaker’s stand on the issues. There is no communication involved between the expert panelists and audience members.
In a colloquium is where three to six experts are picked for their contrasting viewpoints, talk about the problems by using the problem solving concept. Everything is in front of the audience with the moderator leading the conversation. Its objective is to “identify, develop, and work through possible solutions to a problem for the benefit and with participation of the audience” (220). The moderator introduced the colloquium, announces the problem, talks about the group, and gives the discussion format. They have to specifically persuade participation from the audience by allowing them to comment and provide queries. A symposium is “a series of two to six brief speeches made on different aspects of a complex and difficult problem” (221). All the speakers are knowledgeable on certain areas within the problem. The objective is to provide “complex technical information to the audience about the problem” (221). Every speech is well organized, rehearsed, and professional which does not allow audience members to interrupt.
The format I prefer is the forum because it allows the audience to be involved. It gives people the chance to raise questions they were unsure about from hearing the presentation. From asking questions and offering opinions, it helps them understand more on the problems. The speakers will also learn more about the audience’s contrasting takes on particular issues. Most importantly, people will become more interested during the presentation in a forum setting.