Delivering an effective presentation, as with all other types of effective communication, depends on the three$-$step process of planning, delivering, and reviewing the message. Perhaps more than other types of communication, you might be tempted to focus on the delivery part of the process because public speaking is very frightening for many people. However, the best way to calm nerves is to plan and prepare. For this reason, this self$-$assessment required you to think about various aspects of your approach to planning for presentations.