In my speech to explain, I spent a lot of time researching about Social Networking. I also spent a lot of time preparing, timing, and searching for various sorts of research. I found a lot of different and interesting types of information and looked at it closely so I knew what I was talking about. For instance, I used a lot of search engines and different websites to explain different types of social networking and what social networking was about a long with how it is used in businesses. I tried not to practice too much to sound like I was memorizing the speech but I thought I thoroughly knew it well. I tried to make it an interesting speech by adding information that people didn’t really understand in the past. Such as how it is beneficial to most people on using social networking in the working area or when you have a business. I used simple language so the audience could clearly understand what I was talking about and not go into words that they wouldn’t understand. To develop and organize the speech: I pointed out the main topic as to what I was going to be talking about. I know people know a lot about social networking but in some cases of my speech there were certain topics that most people wouldn’t understand or know about. I thought my introduction and delivery was pretty good. I believe I had good rate, volume and posture. One thing I did notice was the eye contact and wish I didn’t look down at my note cards so much because I know for a fact I knew the speech and just ended up getting nervous which I wish didn’t happen. I was concerned about getting my point across to the audience about social networking but I believe I did an okay job at that and I believe they understood it for the most part. I was within the time limits of my speech. When I practiced my speech at first it was longer than when I finally did it in front of the class. As I evaluated my speech and watched it I realized I choked and missed a section about introducing business into social networking before I actually talked about it. During my last speech I did not hit the correct amount of time so I am glad I fixed that mistake this time. I effectively organized my speech and used good visual aids. I used a powerpoint and put everything in the correct order as needed. I got the message across without taking away from the speech. I did use persuasive tactics in my speech as told to do so. I may have not used as many as I wanted but I tried my best and that’s all I can do. I was able to recognize what I did and did not use in my speech. So, for the next speech I will be sure to go over them, if needed, and be sure I have everything in there correctly. One thing I am doing in making better eye contact and getting use to the audience. After my last speech, it made me a lot more nervous to talk in front of the audience because I didn’t do too well. I thought I did, but I didn’t. After this speech, I feel a little better about it and hope to do better on the next one and feel even more comfortable then I do now. I will also be sure to watch my eye contact and not look down at my note cards too much.