Module 13 - Activity 2

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Activity 2: Resourves

Writing: A Guide for College and Beyond

Give a Memorable Presentation, Chapter 27, p. 685 has some tips about speaking, gesturing, and stance for a presentation
Pay Attention to Details Last, Chapter 4, p. 32 reminds speakers and writers about how to use detail to enhance their main points
Understand the Rhetorical Situation, Chapter 6, p. 43 reminds speakers and writers of how to reflect and think about the audience.
Think About Your Credibility, Chapter 6, pp. 46-47 asks you reflect on how your audience might see you as you deliver your presentation.
Start Fast and Conclude with Strength Chapter 29, pp. 698-700 gives you tips for how to manage and elaborate on your introduction as well as your conclusion.
Stay Active, Chapter 30, p. 706 gives you tips on speaking in active voice.

SF Writer

Writing with Style, Chapter 11, pp. 85-100 introduces you to using language that has texture, is parallel and balanced. This chapter might give you a good idea of how you come across--as an interesting presenter or a boring, stilted presenter.
Treat Your Presentation as a Performance, Chapter 15, pp. 147-148 gives you more tips for the actual presentation, and how to enjoy the experience.

Citation: sguy. (2007, February 26). Module 13 - Activity 2. Retrieved January 09, 2009, from Western Governors University Web site: http://ocw.wgu.edu/liberal-arts/research-writing-and-oral-presentation-after-11-1/a132.html.