Introductions

Content videos

Attention Getting Device (AGD) Lecture

A wonderfully concise professor-made video that explains various strategies for creating attention getting devices. Embedded student video examples showcase the different attention grabbing options.

PReview Statements

Another wonderfully concise professor-made video that explains preview statements (as well as transitions). Embedded student video examples showcase students performing portions of their speeches.

Starting a presentation

Second-year MBA Students at Stanford (speaking to new MBA students) showcase presentation skills they have learned in making introductions to presentations. Watch as these graduate students explain ways to make your introduction keep the audience's attention and interest!

Student Speeches: Only the Introductions

Route 66

(FULL Introduction)

Attention Getting Device, Credibility, Relevance, Thesis, Preview

SCUBA DIVING

(FULL Introduction)

Attention Getting Device, Credibility, Relevance, Thesis, Preview

NIGHT VISION

(FULL INTRODUCTION)

Attention Getting Device, Credibility, Relevance, Thesis, Preview

ONLY the Attention Getting Devices

PINK EYE

(ATtention getting Device)

I had tears in my eyes for a week straight...not because the Cubs failed to make the playoffs: I had pink eye.

Route 66

(ATtention getting Device)

You just lost your job, need to go from Midwest to West Coast in the middle of a pandemic...not 2020's, but it's 1920's!

APACHE HELICOPTER

(ATtention getting Device)

While birdwatching you can see deadly birds of prey...the Apache Attack Helicopter.

OTHER RESOURCES

Sample Introduction HANDOUT

Download this handout of sample Attention Getting Devices, Credibility Statements, Relevance Statements, Thesis Statements, and Preview Statements.

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