A good topic is important, and our own personal connection to the topic matters to establish credibility in the presentation of information, but the audience will always think “prove it,” and that is what research and credible sources add to a speech. Personal connection and stories add emotion and interest to a speech, but facts, statistics and expert testimony let the audience know that our information is correct, that we can support our ideas. Research is the proof the audience needs to believe a speaker.
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Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
- Organize and outline a presentation logically.
- Establish an appropriate organizational structure for the presentation.
- Create an organized outline which includes a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.
To achieve these objectives:
- Read the Module 4 Introduction
- Read Chapters 6 and 7 in It’s About Them: Public Speaking in the 21st Century (opens in new window)
- Review PowerPoints
- Complete Module 4 Discussion Forum
- Take Midterm (Will be available at later date)
Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities
You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.