Content Lesson 2: Subject Development

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Content Lesson 2 focuses on Subject Development and how write your presentations in a logical and coherent order.

Created byOvation Public Speaking

Last updated 6/2022

English

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What you'll learn

Create and develop main points
Use logical development
Make the theme stand out
Use proper timing and quantity of material

Course content

3 sections • 15 lectures • 47m total length

Introduction to Part 13:25
Develop subject development by defining the theme, choosing main points, and organizing material, using a road trip analogy to keep the audience engaged throughout the speech.
Define Your Theme3:00
Define your theme by clarifying goals and outcomes for the material, beyond words, using the road trip destination analogy. Attach an action to the theme to guide the presentation.
Choose Main Points4:08
Define your presentation route by selecting main points that answer when, where, what, why, and how, using why and how to motivate action and organize content.
Organize Your Material5:19
Organize your material with a logical progression, placing informational sections after the introduction, followed by why and how, and craft a clear outline that leaves the audience with actionable takeaways.
Exercises for Part 12:35
Define your theme, set goals, and develop main points that highlight key concepts. Arrange five main points for a clear, logical flow.

Introduction to Part 21:24
Explore subject development by refining logical progression for each main point, master timing, and balance material quantity, using a road-trip planning analogy to map your speech.
Logical Progression3:58
Develop logical progression of ideas by sequencing main points with clear context and purpose, showing why each section matters and guiding the audience to the next point.
Timing3:25
Plan a presentation by timing length and allocating time to main points, as in a 15-minute talk with seven points, prioritizing how and motivation, with a buffer for overruns.
Quantity of Material2:31
Control the quantity of material to influence timing and speech quality. Draft a concept outline, estimate data per section, and practice each point to stay under time and maintain interest.
Exercises for Part 22:38
Practice subject development through two exercises that build logical progression, time each main point for 15 and 45 minutes, and use Wikipedia data to balance information like road-trip stops.

Introduction to Part 31:30
Advance subject development by introducing each main point, applying them to the overall theme, and understanding what not to do and why along the way.
Introducing Main Points2:54
Learn to introduce each main point with a concise micro introduction. Use road trip analogies to help the audience understand the main point and its purpose in the overall theme.
Applying Main Points2:52
Link the main point to the overall theme with a micro introduction and a clear conclusion, explaining why it matters through a road trip analogy and connective language.
What Not to Do5:07
Identify and remove unrelated information that doesn't serve your main theme, avoiding off-topic stories, jokes, or statistics; evaluate addendums and last-minute updates for necessity and cohesion to ensure clear purpose.
Exercises and Conclusion2:57
Develop your subject material through hands-on exercises that refine the main point and craft 22nd introductions and conclusions, tying transitions to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

Requirements

No prerequisites are required for this course

Description

Have you ever had difficulty writing a speech or presentation? Maybe you didn't know where to start! Be assured, you are not alone in the way you feel. There are ways for you to build confidence in writing content and speeches that are presented in front of a group of people. Anyone can achieve this confidence with the right tools and practice.

We’ve designed eight classes that pinpoint eight different keys to writing speeches and presentations that will help you achieve success in public speaking. This class encompasses the second of eight writing methods in the Ovation Public Speaking tutorial. The subject is Subject Development.

The class is designed to aid you in crafting a presentation for an audience, so that you can be well understood and professional. This class will benefit any student who wants to excel at public speaking at school or also any business professionals who want to excel and build their career.

Highlights of this course:

● Defining Your Theme

● Organizing Your Material

● Logical Progression

● Develop the Right Timing

● Having the Right Quantity of Material

● Introducing and Applying Main Points

● Dangers to Avoid

Includes the following:

● Over 40 minutes of Instructor Video

● Interactive Practice Sessions

● Skill building exercises

The way this class is structured is by dividing it into three parts. Each part will have video lectures first. Throughout the video lectures there are interactive practice sessions, practical suggestions, and tips on ways you can practice and improve for each point. You are invited to pause the video during the lecture and practice the point. At the end of each part, there are a series of exercises to help you practice and gain experience.

This comprehensive course can be taken at the pace of the student. It requires a basic understanding of English, and a desire to improve your speech writing ability.

Who this course is for:

High School Students
College Students
Business Professionals
Content Creators

Content Lesson 2: Subject Development

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Course content

Subject Development - Part 15 lectures • 18min

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Subject Development - Part 35 lectures • 15min

Requirements

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