Speakeasy
Come See Us for Free Coaching on Oral Communication Skills!
The Speakeasy will continue offering assistance with comps talks and student presentations. Tutoring will be offered five hours per week to students seeking help with public presentations.
Jon Fraser will hold Fall 09 office hours in ROOM 329 IN THE LIBE at the following times:
Wednesdays from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Thursdays from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Sundays from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Drop-ins are welcome; however, appointments can be made in advance.
Email Jon at fraserj@carleton.edu. Appointments outside regular office hours may be scheduled at mutually convenient times, as well. Jon will offer assistance to students seeking help with particular presentations.
During a typical tutoring session, coaching will be provided to develop the following speech and communication skills, including, but certainly not limited to:
- Posture
- Articulation
- Projection
- Body language
- Eye contact
- Command of material
- Effective use of aids (notes, PowerPoint, etc.)
Assistance may also be offered with the content of the presentation. Many of the elements of good writing make for good speeches: substantive assistance will focus on organization, voice, clarity, and, ultimately, persuasive impact. Students will leave tutoring sessions with refined skills and greater confidence.
