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8.4: Practice & Application: Crafting Introductions that Connect

Tiffany Petricini

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Whether you’re speaking in a boardroom, a classroom, or a livestream, introductions serve as your handshake with the audience. They signal trust, intention, and relevance—even when the podium is gone.

Writing a strong introduction isn’t just about following a formula—it’s about developing awareness: of your message, your audience, and your voice. These practice activities will help you build and refine introductions that not only meet academic expectations but also connect in broader, real-world settings.

Try It: Draft an Introduction Using All Six Functions

Try It: Revise the Weak Intros

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Beyond the Podium: AI, Speech, and Civic Voice Copyright © by Erika Berlin; Delia Conti; Lee Ann Dickerson; Qi Dunsworth; Jacqueline Gianico; Rosemary Martinelli; Stephanie Morrow; Tiffany Petricini; Terri Stiles; Jonathan Woodall; Angela Pettitt; Brooke Lyle; and Janie Harden Fritz is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.

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