Humor development. Action Plan

Humour is critical in a presentaion, yet the most difficult form of public speaking.

We received some 16000 words over almost 40 pages single spaced. What is the oddities in there that can be looked at from a different angle to spice up the presentation?

Action plan:

Four of our collaborators are also members of Toastmasters. The will jointly develop a 720 word speech for the upcoming Toastmasters National Humor competition on 9 September. All four of us can use it in a way fitting our style. Something like "The age of Stupidity.."

In such a speech it is expected to take a serious topic, highlight it with humor to convince the audience to action. Humor in its purest form.

Some 15- 20 one liners focusing on Knowledge will be developed. The same material can then be used for the UJ presentation.

It will be published on the blog while is in progress for help and comment.



HUMOROUS SPEECH CONTEST -- JUDGE'S GUIDE
Suggested Point Values
Judging Items Excellent Very Good Good Fair Remarks
Speech Development 15 14-11 10-6 5-0 Structure, opening, body, support material
Effectiveness 15 14-11 10-6 5-0 Excitement created, suspense, the unexpected twist, surprise, connection of humorous events, achievement of purpose
Speech Value 15 14-11 10-6 5-0 Ideas, originality of thoughts and material
Audience Response 10 9-7 6-4 3-0 Attentiveness, laughter, interest, reception
Physical 10 9-7 6-4 3-0 Appearance, body language
Voice 10 9-7 6-4 3-0 Flexibility, volume
Manner 10 9-7 6-4 3-0 Directness, enthusiasm, assurance
Appropriateness 10 9-7 6-4 3-0 to speech purpose and audience, reflecting good taste
Correctness 5 4 3 2-0
Grammar, pronunciation, word selection, use of dialect, vernacular
Total Points (100 points possible)