elevator speech

Topic: elevator speech Order Description Elevator Speech/Elevator Speech Presentation Topic: The Public’s Perception of the DNP Points: The elevator speech is 10 points and is worth 10% of your grade and the presentation of the speech is 10 points and worth 10% of your grade Due Date: Your speech is due by 11:59pm on Thursday, April 7, 2016 (upload your speech into the Dropbox) Purpose: To develop skill in stating a position on an issue concisely and convincingly Content: Prepare an elevator speech about the assigned topic: The Public’s Perception of the DNP. Your speech should be no more than 100 words and should address each of the evaluation criteria listed below on the grading rubric. Presentation: You will present your elevator speech to your classmates on Thursday, April 14, 2016 (Week 13). Presentation of your speech accounts for 10% of your grade. You do not have to have your speech fully memorized, but you are expected to engage with the audience by using eye contact. You may use a cue-card, but you should not simply read your speech from your cue-card. Evaluation Criteria for the Elevator Speech: Points Introduction of Self 0.5 Establishment of Credibility 0.5 Crisp Description of Issue 2 Justification of Importance of Issue 3 What the Recipient Is Asked To Do 1 Offer of Further Discussion or Contact Info 0.5 Appropriateness for Target Audience 0.5 Speech is 100 Words or Less 2 Total 10 Elevator Speech Presentation: Points Professionalism and Respect for Audience (appropriately dressed; appropriate formality; god posture) 5 Effective Presentation Style (loud enough; spoke clearly) 5 Total 10