1. Oral and Written Communication Session 2 Steve Seepersaud

2. For discussion: What stayed with you from the last class session?

4. What can we take away? Good deal of information given out 2-3 talking points most easily remembered Sometimes those will be the main points Other times, it’s what is most resonant

5. Talking about yourself Intros at meetings or events Brief – 60 seconds is good target What would audience find interesting and relevant?

6. Longer autobiographical speeches Memorable moments Don’t give life story – needs some focus Have fun – let personality come through

7. Introducing other people Content is king! Get to know the person Think through what you want to say What is relevant to the occasion?

8. In-class speaking activity What college class did you enjoy the most? Why? What did you get from it? Two minutes max Pick overall theme, main points, express it in set amount of time