The preparation of seminar materials and other study materials in writing

Abstract

The author stresses that study would be m a de easier and swifter if the presenter, in preparing written study materials, would respect certain basic aims and purposes of th e material. The basic purpose of the material is to provide aid in organizing the presentation of in­ formation, to make the study process easier, to highlight the key points, to combine the written word with illustrations, and to include visual and audio components, with the possibility of la ter reproduction. The material should be divided into three parts: an Introduction, to prepare the participants for study and to familiarize them with the aims of the course: the Core Material, which presents neinformation, while also including examples and practical tasks; and a Conclusion, which bas the function of summarizing the information conveyed and of aiding the participants in memorization. ln the article, a detailed description is given of the prin ciples involved in compiling the three specific parts of the material.