• Students must present at a minimum, a 10 minute in-class presentation that is prepared outside of class.
• It can include visual aids or graphical organizers.

 Suggestions for your final formal speaking assignments:

• Practice with a short one minute “practice” presentation
• Provide an outline of your presentation in advance
• Work in teams, with each student speaking for equal time
   

  1. Have a plan and set some objectives & outcomes.
  2. Have a formal structure - beginning, middle and end.
  3. Avoid having too much content.
  4. Define who your audience is and use the most appropriate communication channels to reach them
  5. Research your speech using a range of sources.
  6. Use personal stories, examples and metaphors to make intangible concepts tangible.
  7. Have a strong opening and closing.
  8. Add value and extra detail through a handout.
  9. Use short words and plain English.
  10. Evaluate and review on a regular basis.
   

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