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Online Video Viewing Guide   12 steps to a better presentation     WHAT WILL YOUR AUDIENCE HEAR?       1. In as few words as possible, write the main purpose of this presentation?         2. Does your introduction generate interest in your topic and invite purposeful listening?   Yes   No   Needs Work   Comments:       3. What are your main points ? List them below.         4. Are your main points well developed? Do you use examples, statistics, testimony, and/or visual aids to clarify ideas and convince your listeners?   Yes   No   Needs Work   Comments:       5. Do you cite your sources when necessary?   Yes   No   Needs Work   Comments:       6. Do clear transitions connect your main points to keep your listeners on track?   Yes   No   Needs Work   Comments:       7. Does your conclusion reinforce your main purpose and create a sense of closure?   Yes   No   Needs Work   Comments:       WHAT WILL YOUR AUDIENCE SEE?       8. To what extent do your posture, gestures, and movement contribute positively to your message?   Effective   Emerging   Ineffective   Comments:       9. To what extent do your eyes and facial expressions enhance your message?   Effective   Emerging   Ineffective   Comments:       10. To what extent does your voice (pitch, rate, volume) add positively to this message?   Effective   Emerging   Ineffective   Comments:       HOW WILL YOUR AUDIENCE RESPOND?       11. What will your audience remember about this speech?         12. What would you like to change if you have time?               Student Name:       Student E-mail:       Course Name:       Instructor:

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