VOICE QUALITIES – TYPES of SPEECHES PITCH SPEED LOUDNESS Impromptu No time to prep Extemporaneous “Some” time to prep Memorized Prepared BEST Nonverbal SKILL for giving SPEECHES… EYE CONTACT – DO NOT look at notes

What to know before delivering a speech SIZE of the ROOM TIME frame to speak SIZE of the Audience

Primary vs Secondary Sources PRIMARY-For one purpose Interviews Speeches Data SECONDARY- For several purposes Books Dictionaries Internet (commercials)

Paraphrasing Analytical-Answers questions / research, interpretation Legitimate way to borrow information from a source Restating in own words With essential information Analytical-Answers questions / research, interpretation Informational – Give the facts Persuasive – presenting an issue and articulate a position swaying the reader to the writers side

REPORTS TITLE PAGE should include Title of Report Author’s name (you) Name of Class Period Instructors name Date

Extra information for report – Tables, Photos, Charts, Data etc. APPENDIX Extra information for report – Tables, Photos, Charts, Data etc. Charts / Graphs- BEST for Statistical Data

Plagiarism: Stealing someone’s work and then lying about it. To use someone else’s work without crediting the source.

INTERNET CITATIONS-NOT in intro paragraph Authors Name Article Name Website Name NOT ENTIRE URL Using graphics in a report you should LABEL and SITE source!

ORDER of FORMAL Written REPORTS The written report should have the following sections:  Title page  Abstract -- Summary  Introduction – First paragraph Body (using in-text citations)  Conclusions – Last paragraph  References – Works Cited   Appendix (if needed to add additional materials)

FILE EXTENSIONS LAN – Local Area Network The end of a file name indicating details of what it is .dox -.pdf .jpeg -.pps .bmp -.png .gif .wmv .doc WHICH of the above ARE for GRAPHICS?

What is a PDF file extension? present documents independent of application software, hardware, and operating systems. WILL OPEN ON ANY COMPUTER THAT HAS ADOBE READER

Software Applications System Software, Application Software Chrome Power point I tunes Word Excel Copy ONLY if LICENSE is PURCHASED

Chronological RESUME Emphasize--- Work Experience in order of time

Last Paragraph of Cover Letter A call to Action – “I look forward to a call to set up an interview. Contact information (Phone, email)

Open Ended QUESTIONS “What would my work hours be?” CAN NOT Answer with a YES or NO “What would my work hours be?” “What is the dress code?”

Three Characteristics for Interviewing ALERT INFORMED CONFIDENT

Dress for Interviews Clean, pressed (no wrinkly clothes)….. DRESS ONE step ABOVE job requirements Example: Fast Food – Khakis, nice collared shirt

Main purpose of a FOLLOW UP letter after an interview Show appreciation for interview Tell again of your interest Remind employer of your qualifications Just good manners

FUNCTIONAL RESUME Emphasize ---- Skills Responsibilities What you know and what you’ve accomplished

THINGS to remember when interviewing for a job: Arrive ON TIME Introduce yourself Research company Eye contact – confidence Copies of Resume

Slide Sorter view in Power Point Helps to rearrange slides if needed Can change several slides at once Delete or re-arrange quickly What Print Options are available for power point FULL SLIDES, Notes pages, Outline Handouts

COMMUNICATING A MESSAGE ENCODE – Organize message CHANNEL – Method DECODE – Interpret message

STATISTICAL DATA (details)

What included in a Bibliography (Works Cited page) Author Page title Website title Date Publisher