Attend a lecture or public presentation on your campus. While the speaker is presenting, don’t focus on the content of the message. Instead, focus only on his/ her speaking ability and take notes. Pay attention to the speaker’s abilities to deal with fear, use eye contact with the audience, and project a clear speaking voice. In addition, notice how the speaker stands and gestures, uses notes and visuals, and handles questions.

As your instructor directs,

a. Deliver your findings to the rest of the class in a short 2–4 minute presentation.

b. Write a memo to your instructor that discusses the presenter’s speaking abilities, and how, if at all, they can be improved.