Essays24.com - Term Papers and Free Essays
Search

Reading And Comprehension

Essay by   •  November 23, 2010  •  375 Words (2 Pages)  •  1,291 Views

Essay Preview: Reading And Comprehension

Report this essay
Page 1 of 2

Reading and Comprehension

Main Points from “8 Secrets to a Knockout Business Presentation.”

• Find a relevant fact beyond your topic

• Give them the unexpected

• Practice your delivery over and over

• Always explain words and acronyms

• Leave the jokes at home

• Do not rely on your slide projector to run the show

I did not have a specific approach to the reading. I just sat down and started. As usual when I sat down to start doing serious reading in the evenings I go in my bedroom. I always go there, because my husband keeps the children away so I can get peace and study in a quiet environment. Going into my bedroom is the first way I minimize distractions. When I am in the family room the children want my attention focused on them and they do whatever they can to see that happens. Therefore, by going into a different room I eliminate that right away. The second way I minimize distractions is to make sure I do not turn the TV on. Sometimes there might be a show on that I like to watch and having the time with myself without the kids, gives me the opportunity. It poses a big distraction when I am reading, so I make sure to fight the urge to turn the TV on.

Focusing on the article, I did not find it emotionally involving. I have never giving a business presentation, so I cannot relate to the topic. In another class, I will be giving my first proposal, so I think the information might come in handy.

...

...

Download as:   txt (2 Kb)   pdf (54.9 Kb)   docx (9.2 Kb)  
Continue for 1 more page »
Only available on Essays24.com
Citation Generator

(2010, 11). Reading And Comprehension. Essays24.com. Retrieved 11, 2010, from https://www.essays24.com/essay/Reading-And-Comprehension/13576.html

"Reading And Comprehension" Essays24.com. 11 2010. 2010. 11 2010 <https://www.essays24.com/essay/Reading-And-Comprehension/13576.html>.

"Reading And Comprehension." Essays24.com. Essays24.com, 11 2010. Web. 11 2010. <https://www.essays24.com/essay/Reading-And-Comprehension/13576.html>.

"Reading And Comprehension." Essays24.com. 11, 2010. Accessed 11, 2010. https://www.essays24.com/essay/Reading-And-Comprehension/13576.html.