Assignment - Friday 05/05/17

Prepare a presentation using Ignite Talks as a model.  Your topic?  Anything you want!  You choose your own topic, something you're comfortable talking about,  and you present it.  Pay close attention to the set of rules and guidelines for Ignite Talks: time limit, visual aid, ...

AGREE

Ignite Talk Video - Scott Berkun

http://scottberkun.com/2009/how-to-give-a-great-ignite-talk/

Assignment - April 28th

Review all my posts, and listen to a few Ignite talks.

On Friday...
First, we will listen to three presenters on "gender roles."
Then we will go over some elements of public speaking.
Finally, we will do quick presentations on a topic I will give you in class.

IGNITE

http://www.ignitetalks.io/

Useful Links...

Physical Aspects:
http://www.presentationtrainers.com/Free-Stuff/Fundamentals-of-Public-Speaking.php

General Tips
http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Evans24.html

#1, #2, and #7

http://www.amanet.org/training/articles/Seven-Principles-of-Effective-Public-Speaking.aspx

Audience:
https://www.boundless.com/communications/textbooks/boundless-communications-textbook/analyzing-the-audience-7/the-importance-of-audience-analysis-37/the-benefits-of-understanding-your-audience-161-8007/

Tone & Pitch & Vocal Fry + TED Talk
https://www.ethos3.com/2015/10/how-your-voice-impacts-your-public-speaking-success/

Vocabulary (word list with definition, pronunciation, and example)
https://www.vocabulary.com/lists/184869

Glossary - Comprehensive List of Terms with Definitions
http://www.speaking-tips.com/Glossary.aspx

Build Vocabulary - Avoid Repetition
https://youtu.be/jdGgDEjmGhM

Tips on Using Vocabulary in Public Speaking
https://www.ethos3.com/2012/04/choosing-appropriate-vocab-in-presentations/

SINGULAR NOUNS / PLURAL NOUNS

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/plurals.htm