A beginner's audience may be his fellow 4-H members. The experienced 4-H'er, however, may be in front of a diverse audience. The subject should fit the 4-H member's interests, experience, knowledge and skills. Many club members and leaders maintain a file of ideas for presentations. This file becomes a catch-all for anything that looks like a possible topic.
Success is more likely if a member chooses a subject from personal project experience.
Such familiarity will ensure content to talk about, ease in the handling of equipment and confidence to handle questions from the judges. Limit the presentation to one principle idea or theme. Avoid including too much material. After the 4-H member has selected a subject suggest that he ask himself the following questions.