Assignment #2: Meet the Candidates

CN-253 Presentation Skills
Instructor Paul Koidis
Contact: pkoidis@centennialcollege.ca


Graded Assignment # 2

Meet the Candidates: A speech of Introduction (10%)



Individual Assignment (but working in pairs)

Congratulations. You have been asked by President of Centennial College to introduce X who has been asked to speak to the students, faculty and staff of School of Communications, Media and Design. The speaker will deliver a typical campaign speech designed to raise awareness, etc. The event will be televised.

Prepare a written 2-minute speech of introduction to be submitted (not presented).

Speeches will be based on information provided in official biographies supplied, and will also provide some context as to why this speaker and topic is uniquely important to Canadians.

Be sure to include information about, within the T.I.S. formula of Topic, Importance and Speaker.

1. Who
2. What
3. Where
4. When
5. Why
6. How

Things to keep in mind:


What is the goal of a speech of introduction?

• To introduce the speaker
• To generate interest
• To set the tone
• To transition from one thing to another
• To warm the audience up
• To inform the audience