Public Speaking Touchstone 2
Complete the following template, including all parts. Fill out all cells using complete sentences, aiming for
one to three complete sentences for each cell of the template.
PART 1: TOPIC
Purpose
What are you hoping to achieve with this speech?
The goal of an informative speech presented to superiors is to provide
relevant and valuable information to the audience in a clear and concise
manner. This information should help the superiors make informed
decisions or take appropriate action based on the topic presented.
Audience
Who will be in your audience? What do you know about them?
audience will most likely be your direct supervisor or manager, as well as
any other relevant stakeholders who are involved in the project. This
may include other department heads, project team members, or
executives who have a vested interest in the success of the project.
Director would be the most authoritative person for the project and
manager would be included in the team as well
Thesis
What is the key message of your speech?
My key message of the speech is about the project specification. Also,
what are the resources we need to initiate the project. As well as how to
achieve the completion in the end. This would provide stakeholders
about the clear requirements of the project
PART 2: SOURCES
SOURCE 1
Source Title
How to Give a Killer Presentation: Lessons from TED
Author(s) Name
Chris Anderson
Retrieved from
Where did you get this source? Include location, book, periodical, url, etc.
https://hbr.org/2013/06/how-to-give-a-killer-presentation
Age
How recent is the data or information presented in your source?
When was the source published? If the source is a website, when was the website last updated?
It was published in the Harvard Business Review in June 2013. The
article is still relevant today and the advice it provides on delivering
effective presentations is timeless. Yes, it’s a credible source and its
relevance to the topic is still good.
Depth
What does the source cover?
How well-researched and detailed is the source? How much depth is the topic covered in?
How is this content and level of detail relevant to your purpose, audience, and message?
variety of topics related to delivering effective presentations in a business
context. The article is well-researched and detailed, drawing insights
from some of the most successful TED talks to provide actionable advice
on how to structure and deliver compelling presentations.
It covers the topic like the importance of a clear and compelling idea
As well as structure of a great presentation.
The article is in-depth and provides a detailed analysis of each topic, with
numerous examples and case studies to illustrate key points.
This level of detail and content is highly relevant to someone delivering a
business project presentation, as it provides a framework and guidance
for structuring and delivering an engaging and effective presentation.
Author
How is the author qualified to speak on the topic?
What is the author's purpose?
What biases might they have?
Is the information the author's opinion alone or is it supported by cited facts?
Chris Anderson is the founder of TED that hosts global conferences
featuring speakers who give "ideas worth spreading" in the fields of
science, technology, design, and entertainment. He is therefore highly
qualified to speak on the topic of effective presentations and has a wealth
of experience and expertise to draw upon.
The author's purpose is to provide practical advice and guidance to
people who want to improve their presentation skills and deliver more
engaging and effective presentations.
It's worth noting that, as the founder of TED, Anderson may have a bias
towards the particular style and format of TED talks.
Money
Who funds the website or publication?
Are there items endorsed or for sale? If so, what items?
What is the reputation of the website or publication?
The Harvard Business Review (HBR) is a publication of Harvard
Business Publishing, which is a subsidiary of Harvard University. The
publication is funded through subscription fees, advertising, and sales of
books, reprints, and other products related to business education and
research.
It’s the highest-ranking education website for articles and materials you
can find for your topics of research.
SOURCE 2
Source Title
How to Present Your Ideas So That People Take Action
Author(s) Name
Carmine Gallo
Retrieved from
Where did you get this source? Include location, book, periodical, url, etc.
https://hbr.org/2019/09/how-to-present-your-ideas-so-that-people-take-a
ction
Age
How recent is the data or information presented in your source?
When was the source published? If the source is a website, when was the website last updated?
This one is Harvard Business Review article from September 2019 that is
within the past 4-5 years and provides specific advice for delivering
effective business project presentations
Depth
What does the source cover?
How well-researched and detailed is the source? How much depth is the topic covered in?
How is this content and level of detail relevant to your purpose, audience, and message?
This article provides practical advice for presenting business ideas in a
way that will motivate others to take action. The author draws on
research from neuroscience and psychology to explain why certain types
of presentations are more effective than others, and offers specific tips
and strategies for improving the impact of your presentations.
Author
How is the author qualified to speak on the topic?
What is the author's purpose?
What biases might they have?
Is the information the author's opinion alone or is it supported by cited facts?
Carmine Gallo, the author of "How to Present Your Ideas So That People
Take Action," is a communication coach and bestselling author who
specializes in helping leaders and entrepreneurs deliver compelling
presentations.
Money
Who funds the website or publication?
Are there items endorsed or for sale? If so, what items?
What is the reputation of the website or publication?
Same as above for the Harvard Business review website.
Check Source 1
SOURCE 3
Source Title
5 Secrets to Delivering a Memorable Presentation
Author(s) Name
Nancy Duarte
Retrieved from
Where did you get this source? Include location, book, periodical, url, etc.
Forbes
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2019/10/30/5-secrets
-to-delivering-a-memorable-presentation/?sh=1b46f889137d
Age
How recent is the data or information presented in your source?
When was the source published? If the source is a website, when was the website last updated?
October 30, 2019 is the publication date for the source
Depth
What does the source cover?
How well-researched and detailed is the source? How much depth is the topic covered in?
How is this content and level of detail relevant to your purpose, audience, and message?
This source puts insights on delivering a memorable business
presentation. The article covers topics such as audience engagement,
storytelling, visuals, and delivery, and provides practical tips and
strategies for making your presentation more effective. Duarte draws on
her experience working with companies such as Microsoft, Google, and
Cisco to offer actionable advice that can help anyone deliver a more
engaging and impactful presentation.
Author
How is the author qualified to speak on the topic?
What is the author's purpose?
What biases might they have?
Is the information the author's opinion alone or is it supported by cited facts?
Nancy Duarte is a communication expert, speaker, and author with over
30 years of experience in the field of presentation design and delivery.
She is the founder and CEO of Duarte, Inc., a communication design
agency that has worked with top companies like Apple, Facebook, and
Salesforce.
Duarte's purpose in writing this article is to offer practical tips and
strategies for delivering a memorable presentation.
Money
Who funds the website or publication?
Are there items endorsed or for sale? If so, what items?
What is the reputation of the website or publication?
Forbes is a privately held media company that is owned and operated by
Forbes Media LLC. The publication generates revenue through a
combination of subscription fees, advertising, and sponsored content.
PART 3: SUPPORT
SUPPORT #1
Support
What is the piece of support (example, statistic, analogy, definition, visual, story, testimony) that you
are going to use in your speech? E.g. “50% of all American voters…”
Type of Support
What type of support is it? Is it an example, a statistic, an analogy, a definition, a visual, a story, or a
testimony?
Relevance
How does this piece of support reinforce your message?
SUPPORT #2
Support
What is the piece of support (example, statistic, analogy, definition, visual, story, testimony) that you
are going to use in your speech? E.g. “50% of all American voters…”
Type of Support
What type of support is it? Is it an example, a statistic, an analogy, a definition, a visual, a story, or a
testimony?
Relevance
How does this piece of support reinforce your message?
SUPPORT #3
Support
What is the piece of support (example, statistic, analogy, definition, visual, story, testimony) that you
are going to use in your speech? E.g. “50% of all American voters…”
Type of Support
What type of support is it? Is it an example, a statistic, an analogy, a definition, a visual, a story, or a
testimony?
Relevance
How does this piece of support reinforce your message?
SUPPORT #4
Support
What is the piece of support (example, statistic, analogy, definition, visual, story, testimony) that you
are going to use in your speech? E.g. “50% of all American voters…”
Type of Support
What type of support is it? Is it an example, a statistic, an analogy, a definition, a visual, a story, or a
testimony?
Relevance
How does this piece of support reinforce your message?
SUPPORT #5
Support
What is the piece of support (example, statistic, analogy, definition, visual, story, testimony) that you
are going to use in your speech? E.g. “50% of all American voters…”
Type of Support
What type of support is it? Is it an example, a statistic, an analogy, a definition, a visual, a story, or a
testimony?
Relevance
How does this piece of support reinforce your message?
PART 4: REFLECTION
What have you learned from completing this activity?
I have learned about the Presentation skills that are needed for the presentation and business
project idea and how to provide credible sources to the public speech
