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Speak conversationally from your knowledge of the topic (not from notes or memorized script)
Maintain direct, consistent and comfortable eye contact with audience throughout your presentation
Project your voice at a clear and comfortable volume appropriate for the size of the room/audience
Speak with a varied, dynamic, interesting pace (avoid using a 'sing-song,' predictable rhythmic-pattern)
Use silent pauses between points, avoid fillers such as 'um, ah, uh, like, you know, etc.'
Present information with energy and enthusiasm to engage your audience's attention and interest
Use supportive gestures; move with purpose (avoid pacing and distracting movement)
Maintain a professional (i.e., appropriate), organized, and well-prepared delivery throughout
Appropriate use of grammar.
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Give a sign of welcome or recognition.
State your name.
Name the TED Talk you are summarizing
Name the TED Talk Speaker
Summarize all the main points in the original talk.
Provide your personal opinion about the content of the talk.
End with impact