How to be a superstar student, part 10

Sometimes when the research is done and the paper turned in, you have a speech to give about the research. Michael Geisen offers advice about good presentations. Here are his major points.

Your speech opening needs to convince the audience that you are worth listening to. Stories, surprising facts and powerful or funny images make great hooks. Once you have them hooked, state your thesis. Yes, even a speech has a thesis.

Being thoroughly prepared for your speech is the best strategy for a good presentation. Practice, practice, practice. Be familiar enough with your topic and speech through man...