AGET 150 Tailgate Template
General Instructions:
Your tailgate topic should be planned to take 3-5 minutes. It should
be able to be presented in the field (hence the name "tailgate" topic) with
the piece of equipment. Complete the form below then click on a button
to create a handout either in HTML or Word format. Word format can be
have additional formatting, spell checking, and pictures inserted
after it is saved to your hard drive. You should be able to
identify any part or operation of the equipment discussed in the
presentation. For example if you discuss a ROPS you should be able to
identify this part of the equipment.
Tailgate
Resources Check the course calendar for the presentation schedule and
additional assignment requirements.
Your Name:
Topic Title:
Background:
Include background information on the topic for the instructor (you).
Some questions you might answer are:
- Why is this topic important?
- What is the scope of the problem (ex. accident statistics).
- Who is likely
to have the problem?
- When it is likely to occur?
List additional resources
(i.e. publications/web sites). Include any resources needed to present the
topic (visual aids, etc.). Remember this is a safety topic not a
history or a guide to operations (other than safe operations). You will not
read this section as part of the presentation, rather you should be familiar
enough with the background information to paraphrase its contents and get
the interest of your audience.
Talking
Points:
These are the talking points (bullets) you intend to cover in your talk.
You should have 6-12 topics. Remember to focus on the most important
points.
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Questions:
List five questions (with answers) you can use to determine if your
audience has understood the topic.
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For example: Why is it important to wear a seatbelt when driving a tractor with ROPS? |
The ROPS will protect the driver from being crushed in the
event of a rollover only if the driver remains in the driver's seat.
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