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 Every group made a good effort in this project. Elections are a seedbed of discussion for a wide array of political topics that they each had to discuss. Group 4’s presentation was about equal rights, Group 3’s was about the education system, and Group 2’s covered immigration. I’ll go from order of presentation, starting from Group 4. This group was all about equal rights, which mainly covered LGBT and women’s rights for legal abortions. I have my own reservations about the topic, but this is criticism of the presentation itself. This group actually presented two separate times. The first time they presented was frankly not good at all. I can understand people not giving their all for a class that is forced upon them, but a lot of people could tell that they did not make an effort in delivering a good speech. I do not think there was one instance where they did not read off their own slides. The slides themselves were also blocks of texts that disengaged any audience retention. T...
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Election Matters

 Jose Martinez Election Matters Group 2 This presentation dives into the immigration policy proposals of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, highlighting the stark differences in their approaches. Kamala Harris, representing a Democratic stance focuses on reforming the system to address underlying issues within immigration. Her plan includes closing gaps in the law that allow for exploitation, increasing resources at the border and adding more patrol agents to enhance security while treating migrants humanely. She also advocates for a pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients, opposes family separation, and pushes for expanded employment and family based visas.On the other hand, Donald Trump presents immigration primarily as a public safety issue. He links certain crimes to undocumented immigrants and attributes these incidents to the current administration’s policies. Trump often references cases involving women and girls allegedly harmed by undocumented immigrants, using these examp...
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spc2608-11002 Group 1

(Erica De La Rosa) The opportunity to present and attend the presentation on the art of public speaking was informative. It was a valuable experience that provided practical insights and a build-up of the foundation's principles. During these sessions, a comprehensive guide to effective public speaking was provided. Also an exploration of how to connect with the audience on a deeper level. Reflecting on the presentations, I realize how crucial it is to approach public speaking, not as an essay but as a performance. It has inspired me to concentrate and refine my public speaking skills. I will do this by focusing on authenticity and preparation. Being mindful in participating in this exercise is a refresher on how to interact, motivate, and apply these techniques with an audience.  Group two’s main topic of discussion was focused on developing your purpose and topic. When speaking to persuade the audience they reminded us to attempt to reinforce and change the audience's perspec...
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 Presentation Reflection With this being the first presentation assignment, it is expected to have people not bring in the same kind of performance that an experienced presenter would give. However, there were some students that already knew what they were doing going into this project. It made me reflect on how much time I should be allocating into preparation before giving a speech. Not only that, there were some presentations that utilized the slides well enough to elevate their speech. It is easy to fall into the trap of dumping information onto a PowerPoint slide and expect people to digest all of it. Some students fell victim to this while others did not. On the topic of integrating slides into your speech, Group 2 and Group 3 did well in this regard. Group 2 made really good use of simple graphics that is easy to digest in order to better deliver their message. Their topic went over ways to engage your audience, so I thought that their execution of said topic amplified ...
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Jose Martinez

 (Jose Martinez) Group 3: The presentation focuses on key aspects of public speaking, such as the importance of introductions, conclusions, effective language use, and visual aids during a speech. Through chapters 9 to 12 of the public speaking course, essential techniques for capturing and maintaining the audience’s attention are explained. First, four fundamental elements of a good introduction are highlighted: grabbing attention, making the topic relevant to the audience, establishing the speaker's credibility, and previewing the main points. These aspects are crucial for starting a speech well, as first impressions can determine whether the audience remains interested.Additionally, the importance of a strong conclusion is emphasized. It should review the main points, reinforce the purpose of the speech, and leave a memorable closing, without introducing new ideas at this stage. Tips are also provided to avoid common mistakes in both introductions and conclusions, ensuring the m...
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Erica De La Rosa - Reflection #1

The opportunity to present and attend the presentation on the art of public speaking was informative. It was a valuable experience that provided practical insights and a build-up of the foundation's principles. During these sessions, a comprehensive guide to effective public speaking was provided. Also an exploration of how to connect with the audience on a deeper level. Reflecting on the presentations, I realize how crucial it is to approach public speaking, not as an essay but as a performance. It has inspired me to concentrate and refine my public speaking skills. I will do this by focusing on authenticity and preparation. Being mindful in participating in this exercise is a refresher on how to interact, motivate, and apply these techniques with an audience.  Group two’s main topic of discussion was focused on developing your purpose and topic. When speaking to persuade the audience they reminded us to attempt to reinforce and change the audience's perspective. Adding humor ...
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