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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
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State your name
Name the TED Talk you are summarizing
Name the TED Talk Speaker
Explain why you chose this TED Talk
State your thesis statement (i.e., one sentence summary of the TED Talk)
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Explain the main points of the TED Talk in a clear and organized manner (follow the pattern of the speaker)
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Summarize your main points
End with Impact