...According to Darlene Price, President of Well Said, Inc. and author of “Well Said! Presentations and Conversations That Get Results,” speakers only have about 60 seconds to get the attention of the audience, establish credibility, introduce the topic, and encourage the audience to listen (Insider, 2014). This makes the introduction extremely important to the success of the speech. Goals of the introduction are to get the attention of the audience, establish listener relevance, begin to establish speaker credibility and goodwill, and identify the thesis (Verderber, Verderber, & Sellnow, 2011). There are several ways to grab the attention of the audience. A startling statement, direct or hypothetical questions, stories, personal reference, and...
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...Diabetes Education Community Teaching Due: April 13, 2014 Diabetes Power Point at QCP This diabetes power point was presented at an adult community center in Queens, New York called QCP. This power point highlights the importance of educating yourself on disease and more specifically diabetes. Unlike other diseases that can be managed using only medication, diabetes requires day to day knowledge of the disease including nutrition, exercise and different levels of medication. Type II diabetes can also come on later in life based on diet and exercise or lack thereof. Therefore this power point presentation was important to help people understand how to deal with diabetes and how to prevent diabetes. This teaching plan includes education for both prevention and management of the disease. The power point presentation first describes what type of disease that diabetes is and what exactly the symptoms are. The teaching plan goes on to discuss the three different types of diabetes including Type I, Type II and gestational diabetes. Following along the teaching plan teaches how diabetes is diagnosed and what type of symptoms people have when they have diabetes. This helps people better understand the disease and what their symptoms mean and what causes it. The teaching plan is careful to differentiate between pre-diabetes and diabetes to make sure that people understand the difference before they experience the full blown disease. My teaching plan includes simple learning devices...
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...ANALYSIS 3 1. As a listener, what are the biggest clues you have that a speaker has not taken the time to adapt the presentation so it is appropriate for a particular situation? Think of examples of speeches you have seen that did not take into account the situation (audience, speaker, and occasion). What was the impact of this negligence? There are several questions to be asked when watching a presentation that will help identifying if the speaker was prepared or/and if the speaker adapted the presentation to the particular situation. - Is the speaker adapting to the time? For example, consider a formal presentation at an office that was scheduled at two in the afternoon and was rescheduled to six in the evening. The speaker did the exact one hour presentation he spent days planning, without considering that the listeners are tired and itching to go home. Consequently, leaving the speaker frustrated from not getting the expected response from the colleagues. An attentive speaker would have changed his approach to a quicker, more direct presentation. - Is the presenter repeating information that was already given by the previous speaker? Like, when one of my friends was presenting at Ateneo University in Manila about branding, the previous speaker had gone through branding in social media. While she was speaking, my friend was too focused on his presentation. When he started presenting he took ten minutes to stress the same points on social media branding that the previous...
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...Richard Liu EAS546-002 2/19/2014 Effective Presentations Preparation In order to deliver a passionate, charismatic presentation, it is necessary to carefully rehearse and prepare beforehand. As introduced by “Preparing to Be Real,” there are several strategies during rehearsal which can help better connect the speaker with the material and his/her charisma: (1) find and rehearse its essence, by running through the high-level structure of the speech in a short duration (learning what’s important and what’s not), (2) focus on the opening story, by providing a concise, compelling introduction which relates to the overall theme of the talk (paying attention to emotional language and signals, and paring down irrelevant details), (3) practice the big emotional stretch, by transitioning among the emotional spectrum from happy to sad (becoming more comfortable with big feelings, facial expressions, gestures, and motions), (4) babble to increase nonverbal skills, by delivering the essence speech with nonsense phrases, gestures, and body language to convey meaning (learning to demonstrate charisma and becoming comfortable with our emotional attitudes), (5) put on a persona, by taking the role of another person to allow the speaker to become much more expressive (finding someone who engages you imaginatively and emotionally), and (6) learn from the best, by watching Martin Luther King Jr. give his “I Have a Dream speech” and following his dramatic starts and endings. Once the speaker has...
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...simple question, which led into a passionate story about her son’s sudden struggle with ALS. She started off by describing the members of her family to the audience, which made me feel a personal connection with her family, most prominently, with her son. Then, she made the story relatable to every person in the audience by focusing her story on her family’s strength to overcome and achieve an obstacle rather than on the diagnosis of her son’s disease. She purposely changed the tone of her voice to differentiate each person in the story, which helped me follow the different narratives better. Nancy also made an effort to walk around the room to ensure everyone in the room felt a part of the conversation. Her eyes were constantly moving around the room, never settling in any specific spot. She did not use any visuals in her presentation; however, I think she may have done this intentionally so that she could maintain the focus in the room. Although she did not bring in any props, Nancy did a great job of utilizing her hands to demonstrate the different aspects in the story. She...
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...Presenting ideas successfully to an audience can be challenging; however, if done right, it can greatly benefit both parties. Kirk Osborn spoke on the importance of presenting information through analogies and stories in an engaging manner. By using this method, instead of overwhelming the audience with an overload of information, the audience and presenter interactions become more valuable. Osborn demonstrates the significance in effectively connecting with the audience through not only his stories and analogies, but also his own delivery. The first example of a successful technology Osborn introduced was Transmeta. However, when it was initially pitched to the public, the company had a difficult time convincing people of Transmeta’s worth....
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...do it enough to become comfortable with it. So for all of those people out there who avoid speaking in public like, well, death, I am here to tell you how to breeze through any public speaking engagement and come out the other end as a hit public speaker, with as little stress as possible. Admit You are Nervous This is part of connecting with the audience. When you admit to your nervousness you expose your humanity on a personal level to the audience and they will empathize. They are just as afraid of public speaking as you are. When you admit to your nervousness, the elephant in the room has been directly addressed and neutralized. Admitting that you are nervous also relieves tension within yourself. It allows you to get that obvious impediment out of the way from the start. You could also segue into our next point from admitting you are nervous, which is... Tell a Joke This seems to be one of the oldest cliches out there, but in my experience it works. I absolutely advocate telling a self-deprecating joke. If you are giving a work presentation, admit how nervous you are as outlined...
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...Project I. Presentation Requirements A. Choose a modern/contemporary American author and selection (not poetry) by that author to develop and present in class to a small group. Provide the website or make one copy of the story if it is not in our textbook so I can make copies available for the class. B. Critically read your story (more than once) and the background information from the text. Take notes over important information. Include information about plot, character, setting, theme, any other literary technique that your author uses as well as historical and literary information from the time period. C. Research information about your author. Use the Biography sections of the textbook and appropriate resources from the Internet and library such as American Writers, Current Biography, Contemporary Authors, Encyclopedia of World Biography, Critical Survey of Short Fiction, Who’s Who in America, Readers Guide to Biography and Criticism, Readers Encyclopedia of American Literature, Cambridge History of American Literature, Black Women Writers at Work, etc. Use a variety of reputable sources. Limit general encyclopedia references to one. Keep track of resource information. You will need to show evidence of research and include parenthetical citations in your work. You will also need a complete, correct annotated bibliography. D. Prepare a 40-minute presentation for a group of other students who will also have read your story. You may present the...
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...Substance Abuse in Adolescents Seana Benham Grand Canyon University Nursing 427 Concepts in Community and Public Health November5, 2015 Prevalence of substance abuse among youth In 2013, the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey revealed than an estimated 16.6 percent of Colorado high school youth reported binge drinking, 10.7 percent reported cigarette smoking, and 19.7 percent reported marijuana use in the 30 days prior to the survey. As many as 13.6 percent abused prescription drugs at some point in their lives. Of note, the 2013 prevalence of Colorado high school youth ever having used other illicit drugs ranged between 2.7 percent for heroin and 7.3 percent for inhalants. Methamphetamine use was reported as 3.2 percent; cocaine, 5.8 percent; and Ecstasy, 6.7 percent. (Maternal and Child Health Issue Brief, 2014). According to Maternal Health and Child Health issue brief (2014), the prevalence of binge drinking, cigarette smoking, and marijuana use are substantially lower among middle school youth compared to high school youth. What contributes to substance abuse among youth? Substance abuse among youth is a complex issue with many potentially contributing factors that might include an individual’s peer influence, an individual’s biology, family and peer influence, and the social context in which use occurs (Newcomb; M et al. 2009). Family and peer influences can be influential towards substance use or abuse; familial risk factors that influence substance abuse include...
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...3 tips for making a successful presentation February 2013 Your audience is on the edge of their seats, relishing your every word. They feel connected, inspired and engaged. What’s more, they will never forget your story. Does this sound too good to be true? It doesn’t have to be. In fact, with a few very simple tips and tricks you can easily keep your presentations interesting and unforgettable. 1. Be genuine Honesty and humility go a long way. Just because you’re addressing an audience doesn’t mean that you have to be perfect or infinitely knowledgeable. Open with something your audience can relate to: life as we all know it. Sharing a few non-specific or less sensitive details about obstacles or failures relating to the presentation topic can go a long way in connecting with your audience on a personal level. Just be yourself and let your own voice and personality shine through. You don’t need to be stiff and conservative to look professional. It’s a lot easier for your audience to listen to a real story told by a real person than to sit through a formal presentation. Avoid clichés and technical jargon as these phrases tend to lose meaning when they are over used. Instead, try to find more original ways to get your message across. In short, keep it natural and let others learn from your experience and mistakes. 2. Invite participation People are often more interested in themselves than in what you have to say. Make it clear that your audience can feel...
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...Community Teaching- Influenza Vaccine Jessica Alves December 11, 2015 According to Healthy People 2020 a goal of theirs is to “increase immunization rates and reduce preventable infections.” The influenza virus is one of these preventable infections, which can cause serious harm to patients. The influenza virus is known as the “flu.” Everyone in his or her life has had some experience with the flu, whether that is himself or herself or a family member. What if there was a way to ensure people from contracting a strain of the influenza virus? Well, thanks to technology and medical research there is. There are three types of the influenza virus: Type A, B, and C. Types A and B are contracted and spread by human-to-human transmission. Type C involves animals to animals or animals to humans. The most common types that are seen are types A and B. The influenza virus is found through out the world. Transmission of this virus is via droplets. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), particles greater than 5 microns in diameter are able to transmit this virus. If a person sneezes and is standing within 3 feet, they too are at risk for catching this virus. Respiratory secretions that are spread and left on counter tops, doorknobs, hands, and other surfaces are potential ways of spreading and contracting the virus. Adults can transmit the virus a day or two prior to symptoms appearing to five days after. Early flu symptoms may just mimic a common cold. It is easy to see...
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...Randy Pausch Guest Speaker Critique I have chosen to do my guest speaker critique on Randy Pausch’s presentation he gave on Oprah. I am glad I did, Randy gave an amazing presentation that kept me watching intently for ten minutes straight. I had never heard of his story before, but I felt as if I had known him for a long time. I found myself taking notes on some of the things he was doing in his presentation that made it so strong. I am going to strive to be able to speak in public like this one day. Randy’s introduction was extremely attention gaining and thought provoking. He gave a hypothetical question on the topic of a last speech given to students, if it was the speakers last before death. He then surprised me to admit that this was actually a situation he was in, and I automatically wanted to hear what he had to say. He transitioned into the main part of his presentation using a power point. I noticed that in between slides there was a slight pause. This was not a bad thing at all, as it led the audience to collect their thoughts and anticipate what Randy had to say next. There was a prevalent use of stories and pictures used to describe a target lifestyle for successful living. He was very clear in connecting his personal anecdotes to the point he was trying to get across. There were a few minor things that I noticed, just nitpicking a couple of actions. There were times where he would put his hands in his pockets and start walking around. However, it...
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...fan of the innovations of the Internet and she was also in awe of it but she realizes the negative effects of having an instant connection to anyone, anywhere, anything. Turkle gives examples from research she performed to show that technology has become very addicting and that we have become very secluded because of our overuse. She also gets her audience to examine their own personal experiences. What Turkle is showing from her research may make a lot of people unhappy. People will be unhappy because no one agrees to have a problem, especially in the case of addiction. Turkle wants to shine a spotlight on technology addiction, though it may not be as bad as a drug or alcohol addiction. Nevertheless, it is still an addiction. Turkle knows she has to establish credibility in order for her to diagnose mankind with this condition. Turkle uses two different appeals to make this happen. Her first appeal was to use emotion, while her second was informing the audience of who she is by sharing her background with them. In her first appeal, she shared a text from her daughter at the beginning of her presentation. The text message read, “Mom, you will rock.” “I love this. Getting that text was like getting a hug,” she told her audience (Turkle). Just by sharing that little conversation between her and her daughter, the audience received a sense of the type of person Turkle is. She approached her audience as a caring and loving mother who is able to have a healthy relationship instead of...
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...Guide – Also use this to guide the development of your pieces Interviews: 3 Generations You will be assessed on the thoroughness of the interviews you conduct with your family members (or historical research if you cannot contact all members of your family). Full marks will be earned if the interview questions or interview summary covers most aspects of questions provided and the responses recorded have enough depth to provide sufficient data for the other parts of the assignment. • Presentation is formatted according to instructions ▪ Indication whether responses are: __verbatim ___ summaries of conversations ___provided by a parent • Q & A are listed by universal aspects of culture (i.e. categories) • Nearly all questions were asked/ responses are provided for all questions • Responses provide sufficient data for the other parts of the ethnography • A rich narrative is provided within the answers; thoughtfulness is clearly exhibited • Personal Interview/ Parent Interview/ Grandparent Interview Completed |Rating |Exceeds Standards |Meets Standards |Approaches |Insufficient Evidence; D or | | |A+, A |A-, B+, B |B-, C+, C, C- |below | |Content |1. Asked and answered |1. Asked and answered |1....
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...discussed below. Advertising: Any paid form of non-personal presentation and promotion of ideas, goods, or services by as identified sponsor. Advertising can reach masses of geographically dispersed buyers at a low cost per exposure, and it enables the seller to repeat a message many times. For example television advertising can reach huge audiences. Sales promotion: Short-term incentives to encourage the purchase or sale of a product or service. Sales promotion includes a wide assortment of tools- coupons, contests, cents-off deals, premiums, and others all of which have many unique qualities. They attract customer attention, offer strong incentives to purchase, and can be used to dramatize product offers and to boost sagging sales. Personal selling: Personal presentation by the firm’s sales force for the purpose of making sales and building customer relationships. Personal selling is the most effective tool at certain stages of the buying process, particularly in building up buyer’s preferences, convictions and actions. It involves personal interaction between two or more people, so each person can observe the other’s needs and characteristics and make quick adjustments. Public relations: Building good relations with the company’s various publics by obtaining favourable publicity, building up a good corporate image, and handling or heading off unfavourable rumors, stories, and events. Public relations is very believable – news stories, features, sponsorship, and events seem more...
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