Ipi (notice in the above definition that the full name of the term - gjll compact disc - is given before introducing and using the acronym

An extended definition may also include information regarding oper­ating principles or causes and effects. A description of operating principles is also known as a process analysis.

CRITIQUE OF DEFINITION SPEECH

Self - Evaluation

1. My introduction captured the audience's attention 2.1 gave the general setting for the word 3.1 clearly defined the word 4. My expanded explanation of the word

yes / somewhat / no yes / somewhat / no yes / somewhat / no

yes / somewhat /'no yes./ somewhat / no

was clear and interesting. I used an illustration, analogy, personal experience, etc. 5.1 used appropriate transition words

6.1 made a short but appropriate conclusion yes / somewhat / no

The weak area(s) I've chosen to work on this week is (are):

I have improved a lot / somewhat /not very much Explain:

Evaluation of other areas

I have improved my eye contact: much

My gestures looked more natural:

My voice was confident:

I've improved my pronunciation:

I remembered to check

for clarification before

the end of my speech:

My pace has improved: a lot /somewhat / not very

yes/somewhat/not very much yes /1 need to speak louder yes / somewhat /not very much

yes / no

yes /somewhat /not very much

1.5. Выступление no изучаемой специальности

(Speech from Your area of Studies)

^s) YOUR FIFTH PRESENTATION

Your mid-term speech is going to be based on your area of studies. Below you will find some tips on how to choose a topic.

CRITERIA

Keep in mind that your speech must:

• be in your area of academic studies

• be an absolute maximum length of 4-5 minutes

• have a strong, well organized introduction

• be well organized

• include 1-2 visuals

Self-evaluation

In preparing your speech, think about your strengths and weak­nesses. Evaluate yourself. What can you do to overcome your weaknesses?

SELF-EVALUATION FORM (STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES)

strength OK weakness

1. interesting topic from your field

2. strong, well organized introduction

3. good organization throughout

4. good use of transition words

5. able to get audience participation

6. good eye contact

7. relaxed, appropriate hand gestures

8. sensitive to audience understanding

9. clear, informative visuals

10. good voice control, confident

11. clear pronunciation, especially key words

12. good pace (not too fast or slow)

13. prepared to answer questions

Choosing your topic

Brain storm. Write down 6-7 topics in your area of studies that might be possible speech topics. Look through text-books, magazines, newspapers and your class notes for ideas. Ask yourself if any of these topics are too complex or long. If so, can you simplify or narrow them? If not, toss them out.

Don't be afraid to ask your Business English instructor for help in se­lecting an appropriate topic. After you have chosen several possible topics, run them by some of your classmates to see what they think.