The document instructs the reader to search for a TED Talk over 10 minutes, write a 1-2 page report summarizing the discussion topic and analyzing how the speaker uses techniques like an attention-getter, research, speech organization patterns, body language. The report should also discuss whether the speech was informative or persuasive, the language used, how the speaker gained attention and delivered the speech, any messages, and how research was supported and the speech organized.

1. Search the
TED Talk Website
and search for a presentation (10 minutes or longer) that
interests you. Then write a 1-2 pages, double spaced, report that
includes terms and techniques we discussed in class and how the
speaker uses them (ex. attention-getter, research, patterns of
speech organization, body language, etc.).
Summarize the discussion topic (limit this to one paragraph)
Was the speech informative or persuasive? How did you know?
What language did the speaker use?
How did the speaker gain your attention? What techniques are
used?
How was the speech delivered? What techniques did the speaker
use? Were there any insightful or impactful messages?
Does the speaker use additional research, personal experience,
or both as support? How?
Did the speaker use a speech organization pattern like we
discussed in class?
Did the speaker have an impactful ending? How did the speaker
conclude the talk?