Visual aid in preparation of commemorative speech

In 2013, your friend graduated from Better Business University, and the university’s president recently asked her to deliver this year’s commemorative speech. During her meeting with the university’s president, she learned the following information about the graduates:

• 40% of the students have received job offers
• 35% of the students intend to continue their education
• 25% of the students are uncertain about their plans after graduation

Based upon this information, which visual aid do you think she should use to prepare her speech? Select one of the visual aids and provide an explanation for your decision.

Image 1: 10 Most Popular Jobs	Image 2: Business Facts

Discussion 2:

Reflect on your previous speeches and self-reviews and consider your growth in effective speaking skills. In which area do you feel as if you experienced the most growth? Provide specific ways in which you improved in this criteria.

• Option A: Introduction (gained audience’s attention)
• Option B: Conclusion (reinforced central idea)
• Option C: Strong eye contact and expressive voice