Step 1:

Listen to one of the TED Talk presentations from the following list:

Keolu Fox: Why genetic research must be more diverse

Achenyo Idachaba: How I turned a deadly plant into a thriving business

Regina Hartley: Why the best hire might not have the perfect resume

Kelly McGonigal: How to make stress your friend

Jason Pontin: Can technology solve our big problems

Tristan Harris: How better tech could protect us from distraction

Chris Domas: The 1s and 0s behind cyber warfare

Kiran Bedi: A police chief with a difference

Robert Palmer: The Panama Papers exposed a huge global problem. What's next?

Bill Gross: The single biggest reason why startups succeed

Step 2 :

Please listen to one of the TED Talk presentations from the Unit 3 Individual Project Assignment list.

Use this template to complete the assignment by writing 2-3 full sentences in response to each question.

Please ensure that you are making use of all of the knowledge you have gained thus far in the course.

1. Identify the TED talk that you chose as well as the speaker.

2. Explain how the speaker gained the attention of the audience (attention grabber).

3. Identify the target audience of this presentation:

4. Discuss some of the facts and evidence that were brought up in the speech to support the speaker's statements.

5. Identify some of the vocal techniques that the speaker used in his/her delivery of the speech. (e.g. vocal varieties, emphasis on certain words, changes in volume, tone of voice, humor, etc.).

6. Discuss the visual aids, non-verbal communication techniques, and notes if any that the speaker used in the delivery of their speech:

7. Discuss how the presenter concluded the speech. (conclusion).

8. Identify at least one or two areas that were the most effective in their speech and explain why you felt they were effective.

9. Identify at least one or two suggestions for improvement and explain why you felt that they are areas of opportunity:

10. Discuss one or two personal takeaways from this TED Talk. For example, do you wish to do further research on this topic or take a personal action based on what you learned?