Speak up! Final Project

Prepare and deliver a 5–7 minute technical presentation that:

• Explains a concept, process, product, or innovation in your field

• Is suitable for an educated but non-specialist audience

• Integrates the skills you’ve learned throughout the course

Your presentation must include:

• A clear hook and preview in the introduction

• Signposting phrases to guide the audience

• One visual aid (slide, chart, diagram, or demo)

• At least one analogy, metaphor, or example

• A strong conclusion with a final impact

• What is the main idea or takeaway of your talk?

• Who is your intended audience? What background knowledge do they have?

• How will you introduce your topic to make it engaging?

• Which metaphor or example will you use to simplify a complex concept?

• What type of visual will support your message best?

• How will you make your voice and body support your words?

• How will you conclude your talk in a memorable way?

• What part of your presentation went best? Why?

• What would you change if you could do it again?

• How did you feel during the delivery? (confident, nervous, etc.)

• Did your visual aid help your audience understand your topic?

• How well do you think you used gestures and tone?

• What’s one public speaking skill you’ll take into your next presentation—academic or professional?