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My 1st Persuasive Speech

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          Persuasive Speech #4                                              Comprehensive Sex Education    It took me approximately 4 days to create this outline and about 2 days to create the presentation and write and re-write the flashcards.  Unfortunately , I only used one and half days to practice this speech.  I think that the flow of my presentation and arguments did make logical sense to my audience, my technology did cooperate with me and nothing wrong went with presenting my visual aid. However, I did stutter and repeated sentences, because I was anxious and under-practiced. My sentences and words would jumble sometimes, and I would lose focus.  To improve it- next time I plan on extending my practice time to 3 times a day and also, I will also need to make time to practice 5 days ideally. I believe that I have procrastinated and decided to focus more on finals than delivering this speech. It was also due to my poor time management and home issues.  To be honest, I do feel le

My Diversity Wheel

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  Primary Dimensions         Age: 19                                                                     Gender: Female Ethnicity: Slavic- American  Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual  Physical Qualities: above average height, grey-green eyes, brown hair, dimples, freckles   Secondary Dimensions Economic Status: Unemployed  Marital Status: Single Military Experience: None, but stepfather served in the army. Job Level:  Employee  Non-Native Born: I wasn't born on American soil, I was born in Russia, but immigrated in 7th grade.  Religious Beliefs: Orthodox Christian Non-Union: I have a friend who is in a Welding Union. Geographic Location: IL- The Midwest  Thinking Styles- Synthesist- The creative thinker; Idealist- the goal setter. Parental Status: None Education: High School Diploma; currently attending a 2 yr. community college in Joliet, IL   Smoker/Non-Smoker: Non-smoker.  Work Background: I have helped my family with business and worked at a restaurant/ grocery store.  Communic