Chapter 17 went over things I learned in speech 101, but it also incorporated a reader-listener centered approach this book is focusing on. The major challenge of having a successful presentation is the ability to talk to you listeners in a conversational style. In order to connect to listeners we have to get their attention by talking to them in language they will understand. The book lists some tips for developing a conversational style. Create your talk with your audience present, use word you in the first sentence, using personal pronouns, short sentences, choose word listeners will understand immediately. Graphics and extra tools are just there to support what we have to say.
Chapter 18 was on creating a reader-centered websites. I have created website for some of my previous classes and we went over the same information. Good website should be easy to understand, clear of clutter and user friendly. A lot of websites look fancy with a lot of graphics and sounds, but most of users want the speed, they want to get in an out.
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