20 Aug Sometime in the course of your education or your career you will probably be asked to lead or participate in a presentation.

Sometime in the course of your education or your career you will probably be asked to lead or participate in a presentation. You’ll find it valuable to know the options available for presenting information to a group in a clear and engaging manner.

Read the lesson material as well as the articles by Cox and Ellis and and also by Spencer referenced in your study materials( https://www.thebalancecareers.com/sample-online-profiles-4061813, https://www.techradar.com/news/software/applications/the-best-presentation-software-for-businesses-1256592). (You may also do further research, if desired.) Then compose a brief document of between 500 and 850 words (approximately 2 to 3 pages long). Your document should do all of the following:

Compare at least two of the tools, examining advantages and disadvantages of each type.
Speculate about why a particular situation or setting might call for one type of software over another.
Think about classroom, social, or workplace experience you have had as an audience member for a presentation. Critique one aspect (either positive or negative) of the presenter’s use of presentation software.
2: Informative Speech Outline
The primary objective of this assignment is to inform your audience about a topic of interest to you. Be sure to provide the following information when drafting your outline:

General background information necessary for your audience to understand your topic
Explanation of why this is an issue of public interest
Seek to improve your organizational and delivery skills; you should be objective and neutral. This is not a persuasive speech, so do not share your opinion. You are to share information clearly with your audience so that they receive the information, understand it, and retain it.

Instructions
Select a topic. Choose a topic that you have an interest in learning more about or a topic that you know quite a bit about already and you will be comfortable speaking about. The topic could be a sport, a hobby, a job, a disease, or any issue of public importance. The possibilities are endless.
Find supporting materials. Use your knowledge of the topic first. Then, find outside sources such as books, articles, websites, and interviews of experts on your topic. You must include a minimum of five outside sources for your speech; at least one must not be from the Internet. You will need to cite your sources orally during your speech.
Perform an audience analysis. Speaking effectively is greatly dependent on how well you analyze your audience and adapt your speech to them. Reflect on the demographic of the class and think about their interest and knowledge of your topic. The more audience-centered your speech is, the stronger your effects on your listeners, which will, of course, be reflected in your grade.
Write an outline of your informative speech using the template below as a guide. Create a document that includes details for main and sub points. Using the template below, you should also include the following:
Any key research or quotes (supporting material)
At least five reputable sources for this speech (not blogs or unreliable websites)
Connectives
Introduction

Attention Getter:

Credibility:

Thesis Statement:

Relate the topic to the audience:

Preview body of speech:

Connective to body of speech:

1st Main Point

Subpoint:

– Supporting material:

Subpoint:

– Supporting material:

Subpoint:

– Supporting material:

Connective to body of speech

[repeat this pattern for each main point]

Conclusion

Prepared audience for ending:

Reinforced central idea/thesis:

Vivid ending:

Submit a document that reflects the information requested in the template. Be sure to include three main points with subpoint details. If you have questions about sources, be sure to ask your mentor. Use full sentences and include specific wording that you want to use in the speech.

3: Persuasive Speech Evaluation
After watching a persuasive speech from the Most Popular TED Talks of All Time, write a 300- to 500-word analysis (1½ to 2 pages). Be sure to reference (in a bibliography using APA format) the speech you watched and answer the following questions pertaining to the speech. [MO4.2, MO4.3]

How does the speaker open the speech? What works well in his or her introduction?
How is the speech organized? Does it flow smoothly?
What are the main points and are they clear?
What facts, quotes, stats, or stories does the speaker include?
How does the speaker use emotion?
How does the speech utilize vivid language? Provide an example.
How does the speech end?
Is the speech effective? Did it persuade you?