What are the three characteristics of a code of conduct? On the Web, locate the American Chemical Society’s code of conduct. Evaluate its effectiveness against these characteristics
Prompt 3
Define four types of oral presentations. Explain each one’s strengths and weaknesses
Prompt 4
Go to ted.com and select a topic from “most popular talks.” After listening, comment on the following:
How does the speaker capture and hold the audience’s attention? How much text do the slides contain? How does the speaker structure the presentation? Is there a “theme” that runs throughout the presentation? What are some techniques that the speaker uses to make the presentation effective? Is there anything the speaker does that is ineffective? What is your overall impression of the presentation and of the speaker?
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One of the forms of oral presentations includes manuscripts whereby a speech is delivered through speaking form texts. The strength of manuscripts is that a speaker is allowed to practice how to deliver the speech word for word. The weakness is that once may sound to be too practiced or stiff during speech delivery. Secondly, memorization entails fully memorizing a speech before delivering it. The advantage of this oral presentation is that a speaker maintains eye contact and engagement with the audience without relying on a script. However, an individual is likely to forget other vital points during delivery. Thirdly, impromptu is a type of oral presentation that occurs at the spur of the moment since there is little to no time for preparation (Bovée, Thill, and Raina, 2016).
