Leadership Development
SciVis II
Objectives
• V201.
Demonstrate oral communication and job seeking skills.
• V201.01
Explain how to deliver an extemporaneous technical
presentation.
• V201.02
Deliver an extemporaneous technical presentation.
• V201.03
Explain how to complete a letter of application, a job
application, and a job interview.
Essential Question:
• How can we prepare for delivering an
extemporaneous technical presentation, and
have the job skills we need for our future?
Extemporaneous technical
presentation.
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Use an introduction to get the speech going.
Humor may be used in the introduction. Reasons
for a good introduction are to:
1. Get the audience’s attention;
2. Introduce your topic;
3. Show the importance of your topic;
4. Present your facts; and
5. Forecast your main ideas.
Extemporaneous technical
presentation.
 Do not try and memorize what you will say Trying
to memorize will only make you nervous, and you
will find yourself thinking about the words and
not about the message.
 Use non-verbal communication. Step forward
after the introduction. Take a few steps when you
start a new point.
 Remember to use hand gestures. Do not put your
hands in your pockets.
Extemporaneous technical
presentation.
Start off with a strong opening idea with
confidence.
Then try and organize your ideas in your head.
If you know you have three points or ideas to
say, just start off simple by saying, "I would
just like to talk about 3 points." The first point
is... the second point is... and so on.
Extemporaneous technical
presentation.
Decide on your transitions from one idea to
the next. If you have more than one point to
make, you can use a natural transition such as,
"My second point is... or my next point is..."
Maintain eye contact with the audience. Look
down at your next idea or thought and then
regain eye contact with your audience.
Extemporaneous technical
presentation.
 Speak clearly and with good volume. Be articulate.
 Remember the element of time is important in a
speech.
 Have a good conclusion. You can summarize your basic
points if needed. Reasons for a conclusion are to:
1. Inform the audience you are about to close;
2. Summarize and recap your major ideas; and
3. Leave your audience with specific ideas about your
topic.
Extemporaneous technical
presentation.
Remember these points:
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Do not have chewing gum.
Stand up straight.
Use visual aids and examples.
Make sure the points support the goal and
purpose of speech.
Organizational forms for a speech.
Topical –
Most common organizational pattern,
which can present more than one topic in an
ordered fashion. Useful for informative and
entertaining speeches.
Organizational forms for a speech.
Chronological –
Uses a time sequence for the framework of
the speech. It can also be used for informative
and persuasive speeches, both of which require
background information
Organizational forms for a speech.
Spatial –
Organizes material according to physical
space. It can be used for informative and
entertaining physical space topics.
Organizational forms for a speech.
Classification –
Puts items into categories in a speech.
Organizational forms for a speech.
Problem/Solution –
Uses the first part of the speech to present the
problem and the second part to present the
solution. Can also be used for persuasive speeches.
Organizational forms for a speech.
Cause/Effect –
Uses the first part of the speech to outline
the cause and the second to describe the effect,
and finally the last part to describe a possible
solution.
Your Task
 Practice delivering extemporaneous
technical presentations.
This activity will take about 2 days.
Materials:
• Research media such as the Internet
• Materials for visuals
Requirements
1. You should work independently.
2. Select a scientific topics and/or speech type of
your interest.
3. You will research (no more than ½ to 1 day
researching topic).
4. Use your time wisely to gather your thoughts and
prepare quick visuals.
5. You will present your topics in a 3-5 minute
speech.
Assessment:
 Correct use of time 10 points
 Introduction and conclusion 20 points
 Eye contact and positive body language 10
points
 Coverage/accuracy of the material 30 points
 Voice tone and transitions 20 points
 Total 100 points
Due date and rubric
• This assignment is due to be presented on
Monday: 1-27-’14
• Ms. Vasili will hand out the rubric.