Examine Figure 116, a script for a presentation about ethanol that a college agricultural engineering student will give to a high school Future Farmers of America class. The speaker will read and glance at the script as she does not feel confident in speaking to this group. She will also give the FFA teacher a copy of the script. Examine the script in terms of the advice given above for delivering a presentation that will be read. How could this speaker improve the style of the script? What handouts could the speaker prepare to accompany the presentation?

Ethanol in Fuel: Benefits and Problems Introduction Good morning! Mr. Miller has asked me to speak to you this afternoon about the advantages and disadvantages of using gasoline that contains ethanol in engines of farm equipment. I will talk for about five minutes and then I'll be happy to answer any questions you might have. The abundance of corn and the price of gasoline have made ethanol seem like the obvious solution to the energy crisis. However, when we look deeper into the issue, we find that ethanol has many flaws that possibly lower its value as a fuel alterna- tive. Although ethanol does have benefits, the negative effects, from my perspec- tive, outweigh the benefits. FIGURE 11-6 Script for Exercise 1 Ethanol in Fuel: Benefits and Problems Introduction Good morning! Mr. Miller has asked me to speak to you this afternoon about the advantages and disadvantages of using gasoline that contains ethanol in engines of farm equipment. I will talk for about five minutes and then I'll be happy to answer any questions you might have. The abundance of corn and the price of gasoline have made ethanol seem like the obvious solution to the energy crisis. However, when we look deeper into the issue, we find that ethanol has many flaws that possibly lower its value as a fuel alterna- tive. Although ethanol does have benefits, the negative effects, from my perspec- tive, outweigh the benefits. FIGURE 11-6 Script for Exercise 1