Creating an Introduction

Creating an IntroductionThe Better Speaker Series

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• Makes a transition

• Sets the tone

• Gives authority

• Speaker’s name

• Topic

• Title

• Assignment

• Objectives

• Delivery time

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• Reveal contents

• Surprise

• Praise

• Use clichés

• Wait to name the speaker

W#r( w'") ")* +p*,(*r…• To present that person’s background

• To offer facts about the speech

• To mention any special considerations, such as a Q & A period

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