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The public speaking project develops and promotes the skills needed to research, organize and present a speech on a given topic. in addition, participants develop a pleasing personal appearance and acquire the ability to speak convincingly in public.
OBJECTIVES
- Attain a broad knowledge of the 4-H project and related activities as to the way they improve family and community life.
- Acquire life skills through project participation essential for becoming an active, skilled, productive and responsible citizen.
- Adopt and apply the latest practices and research findings in the project area to everyday project experiences and work.
- Develop an understanding from 4-H project training and experiences which can assist you in the future for choosing and preparing for a job.
- Develop leadership skills that promote positive youth development.
PROJECT EXPERIENCES
- 4-H Roundup Public Speaking Contest
- 4-H Roundup Educational Presentations
- Leaders 4 Life Skill-A-Thon
- Texas 4-H Congress
- Club, County, District, State Officer
RECORDBOOK CATEGORY
- Public Speaking
PRINTED RESOURCES
- Public Speaking – 4-H Style (COM 1-2.050)
- 4-H Public Presentation Guide: Method Demonstrations and Illustrated Talks (4-H 3-5.012)
- 4-H Presentation Scoresheet
- What is an Educational Presentation
- Public Speaking Scoresheet
- National 4-H Curriculum (www.n4hccs.org):
- Communications 1 – Picking Up the Pieces
- Communications 2 – Putting It Together
- Communications 3 – The Perfect Fit
- Communications Group Activity Helper’s Guide
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Advertising
- Executive Attorney
- Corporate Communications Officer
- Corporate Trainer
- Customer Service Representative
- Human Resources Manager
- Organizational Development
- Specialist
- Public Relations Professional
- Sales Representative
- Television Reporter
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