the+TED+assignment

TED is a series of conferences and presentations over areas relevant to business and society. These take place throughout the United States and across the globe and vary widely in topic areas.

I would like you to find, review, analyze, and then present your analysis over one such talk of your choosing.

From www.ted.com locate a topic that's interesting to you and to your role in a future career. The talk should be between 7 and 20 minutes in length, but please stay closer to 10 minutes if at all possible. You'll find that a shorter speech provides greater opportunity to review several times.
 * Find**

You should watch the WAY the speech is given, not necessarily with the content per se. I want you to consider elements from the first four chapters of our textbook. Watch the video through a couple of times and take notes over the general outline. What is the introduction? What is the thesis? How is the body of the speech organized? What is the conclusion and call to action? What are other elements that stand out to you? The way something is phrased, a visual aid, etc.
 * Review**

You should be able to give a speech summary for a minute beginning your own presentation.

For example: Look at the first three communication strategies in chapter 1. What is the communicator strategy? How does the speaker establish credibility? Is it convincing? What is his or her audience strategy (this may be difficult from a single viewing. Think about what words he or she uses and what kind of interaction occurs with the audience). What is the message strategy? On this point you will look at macro structure as well as micro. How is the speech organized? Which point follow another and does the order matter? In two pages, type out your responses to these and other relevant questions that help you understand better HOW the ideas are presented and HOW EFFECTIVE are these ideas presented.
 * Analyze**

In a 3-4 minute presentation, give us your insights from this speaker's approach and its effectiveness. Begin with a one minute summary of the speech and then proceed to discuss 2-3 salient points of your own. In your conclusion, be sure to state what went exceptionally well, or what you would alter and why.
 * Present**