The audience for this presentation is a freshman English class, 2nd semester. It is intended to introduce the concept of “Rules of Order,” guidelines for running an official meeting. By the end of the presentation, SWBAT: >define the meaning of “rules of order” and explain their necessity and value >identify specific situations where “rules of order” would be valuable >explain the basic approach and philosophy of Robert’s Rules of Order >explain the basic approach and philosophy of the Democratic Rules of Order