9: Introductions, Conclusions and Connective Statements
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- 109967
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- 9.1: General Guidelines for Introductions and Conclusions
- This page gives some general guidelines--do's and don'ts--for introductions and conclusions.
- 9.2: Structuring the Introduction
- This page explains some of the methods you can use to gain your audience's attention.
- 9.3: Examples of Introductions
- Here are some real introductions students have used so you can get a better idea for how to structure your speech.
- 9.4: Structuring the Conclusion
- You can't just end a presentation or your audience will wonder what happened. So you need to determine an effective way to close your remarks.
- 9.5: Examples of Conclusions
- You can check out some student examples that demonstrate how they completed their speeches.
- 9.6: Connective Statements
- Strong connecting statements, also called transitions, will help your speech move along more smoothly and allow the audience to more easily follow your thought process.
- 9.7: Other Resources and Chapter Activities
- Students and faculty can find additional resources and learning activities to supplement the chapter's reading material.