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Career Speech | |
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Topic Selection: Select a topic for your speech. This could be a career you are interested in possibly pursuing or something that just sounds unique. Try to choose something you haven't already researched for another class. Do not select a topic with which the audience is very familiar. |
Materials: Find material to support your topic. Use career web sites, magazine articles, books, videos, and personal interviews. Be sure to note the source information for your bibliography. You will need a minimum of three approved sources for your presentation. |
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Notes: Read your materials and take notes. Your notes should conform to the note card format. They will be worth 50 points. |
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| Main Points: Formulate a thesis and decide on main points for your speech. Be sure the main points support your thesis. You will need a minimum of three pieces of support for each point. | |
| Outline: Be sure to follow correct outline format. The outline is worth 100 points and will be turned in when you give your speech. It must be typed. | |
| Bibliography: You will need at least three good sources of information for your speech. These should appear in a typed bibliography. Be sure you follow correct bibliography form. The bibliography will be turned in along with your sources. The bibliography and sources will be worth 50 points. | |
| Visual Aids: Find or make visual aids to support your speech. You must use at least four good PowerPoint slides. In addition, you may also use objects, posters, etc. They will be graded as a part of the speech. | |
| Practice: Practice your speech out loud. Be sure to time your practice. The time limit for this speech is 4-5 minutes. | |
| Presentation: Speaking order will be determined by drawing numbers. Everyone must be ready on the first day. This speech is worth 200 points. |
