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This document lists and briefly describes current events and topics that are affecting or will affect society, including taking a knee, the Boy Scouts organization, corporations influencing culture, the opioid crisis, student loans, Russian hacking, the Mueller investigation, global warming, renewable energy, mining, petrol, the FCC chairman allowing Sinclair to take over local TV stations, voter purging software, Russian election influence, healthcare reform in America, and the political visions of Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, and the Koch brothers.
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- Using a professional and clear presentation style with varied visual aids like PowerPoint and handouts to enhance understanding.
- Emphasizing the value and importance of the client's mission and strengths over weaknesses.
- Interacting respectfully and answering questions thoughtfully.
The presentation will be evaluated on understanding of the client, clarity of information, and professionalism. Students are encouraged to sell the client and make the best use of their time.
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This document provides tips for preparing and delivering a public speech. It begins by advising the reader to start with a purpose statement and outline their main points when brainstorming for their speech. Next, it emphasizes the importance of considering your audience and revising your speech by reading it aloud. Finally, it stresses practicing your speech in front of others to get feedback and improve clarity, flow, and delivery before showtime. The overall message is that preparation, including outlining, revising, and practicing, is key to a successful public speech.
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Group project for Speech Communication students. In this version, students have selected a nonprofit organization in or around Worcester and will present an informative speech on the services offered by this organization.
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Please use this guide together with our textbook to remember the objectives you are expected to learn in this chapter.
Transitional devices
The document provides transition words and phrases to help smoothly link sentences and paragraphs together. It includes conjunctions, adverbs, and phrases to indicate time, examples, emphasis, sequences, comparisons, and conclusions. Using these transitional elements can help create coherent, well-organized writing.
Persuasive speeches in history
In his 1961 inaugural address, President John F. Kennedy pledged to defend freedom around the world, pay any price and bear any burden to ensure liberty's survival. He promised support for allies, new independent states, and developing nations, as well as a renewed commitment to the United Nations. Kennedy called for both sides in the Cold War to begin negotiations in good faith to reduce nuclear arms and prevent their proliferation.
Spring2010 final update
The document provides instructions for completing the final assignments for a public speaking class before the last meeting. Students are reminded to finalize their persuasive and commemorative speeches, portfolio, and communication experiment assignments. For the persuasive speech, students must use deductive reasoning, cite credible sources and statistics, and bring an extra outline copy. The commemorative speech pays tribute to a person, group, or institution and is organized topically rather than chronologically. The portfolio includes speeches, journal entries, feedback, and a reflective self-evaluation. Students are also asked to provide feedback to help improve the class.
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Please take a look while preparing for your informative speech. I have included some tips and have reiterated the requirements.
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The document provides tips for delivering a successful informative speech, including requirements, objectives, and guidelines. Students must choose a focused topic, use an organizational pattern to structure their speech, and support main points with data from a minimum of three credible sources cited orally or visually. The conclusion should summarize key points and be memorable. Proper dress, time limits, use of PowerPoint, and audience awareness are also emphasized.
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