1. Write a specific goal and thesis statement for a presentation about the value of learning communication skills. Imagine you will be addressing your presentation to an organization you work for or a college class you're taking. What demographic information would be important to know about your audience? Which demographic information would not be relevant to your presentation? Identify three to five key points you would cover in your presentation.

2. Choose a fact or statistic you can illustrate with visual aids. Develop two different version of your visual aid that would be effective for two different audience or occasions (a group of interns, a workshop at a scientific conference, a formal company dinner, a weekly staff meeting.)