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The very best impromptu speeches are the ones written well in advance.
—Ruth Gordon, actress and playwright
Learning Objectives
By the end of this section, you will be able to:
- Identify common types of presentation tasks in a college class and their purposes
- Identify techniques to avoid common pitfalls and reduce anxiety to deliver an effective presentation
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