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SPC 4064

Mathies

Professional Introduction Speech

The purpose of a professional introduction speech is to introduce a keynote speaker to an audience.Before a speaker addresses the listeners, another person often sets the stage by introducing both the

speaker and the topic. While presenting a professional introduction, your main purpose is to gain

the attention and arouse the interest of the audience.

You will present a speech to introduce a speaker at a conference, workshop, or seminar. Change the

composition of the audience and choose a professional person who would give a presentation in

your field of study. The speaker you introduce should be a real, living person (not a fictionalcharacter you create) and an expert or leader in your field. If you introduce a person that you know,

your relationship with the person should be professional, not personal. You may not introduce a

family member, friend or UNF employee as the main speaker.

I. Gain the attention of the audienceII. Provide the main speakers name and topicIII. Establish the significance of the topic. Focus the audiences attention on the importance

of what the speaker will say. Answer the listeners question: Why should we listen to

this topic? Do not summarize the speakers topic. Instead, discuss the value of thespeech content. Research something interesting about the topic and use that research

(state the source and the information you found) to help establish the significance of the

topic.

IV. Stress the speakers credibility by telling the audience what has earned the speaker theright to speak on this topic to this audience. Answer the listeners question: Why should

we listen to this speaker? Do not provide a complete biography. Instead, select key

elements of the speakers experience, recognition, and credentials that are relevant to the

occasion. You should also heighten audience interest in the speaker by trying tohumanize the speaker, to make him or her more interesting with brief personal

information. Listeners like to be able to identify with a speaker as a person as much asthey do as an expert.

V. Speakers name should be the last words spoken as you welcome the speaker to theplatform. This is the cue (a tacit agreement) for the speaker to take over, and the

audiences cue to applaud.

Be sure to practice your speech thoroughly. You should be able to deliver it extemporaneously,

with sincerity and enthusiasm. For your notes, use key phrases and main ideas, not full sentences.You should not read your speech.

The time constraint for this speech is 2:30-3:30. Time your speech as you practice. Your grade willbe negatively affected if you are not within the time constraint.

If you are late on a speaking day, do not enter the room while someone is speaking. Wait in thehallway until the speech has ended.

OUTLINE DUE: Wednesday, June 26

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SPEECH DATE: Monday, July 1

SPC 4064

Professional Introduction Speech Evaluation Name _____________________________________

= good = needs improvement

Gained attention of the audienceAttention step came first (5 points)

Attention step was interesting (5 points)Attention step related to topic (5 points)

Speakers name and topic were clear (5 points)

Established significance of the speech/topic

Convinced audience of importance to listen (15 points)Cited research source to support significance (5 points)

Research was relevant to significance (5 points)

Established the speakers credibilityHighlighted key elements of speakers experience (15 points)

Information about speaker was relevant to topic (5 points)

Humanized the speaker via brief personal information (5 points)

Effective closing

End of introduction was definite (5 points)Closed with speakers name (5 points)

Delivery (10 points)

Conversational rate and toneExtemporaneous

Used notes well; did not read speech to audience

Nonverbal cues communicated confidence

Outline (10 points)

TypedUsed standard outline symbols

Contained the five main points of the required format

Provided appropriate level of detailIncludes bibliography of source used

Professional appearance

Loss of 20 points if appearance/clothing does not meet standard

Length of speech _______________________

Loss of 10 points if under 2:30 or over 3:30

YOUR SCORE: _____________ out of 100 points