Presentational Aids Reflection Paper

. Describe the clothing worn by the speaker. Was it appropriate? Why or why not? The speaker was wearing a button down shirt with a tie and a pair of slacks. It was appropriate because it was professional and matched the occasion.
2. Were the presentational aids used effectively? Discuss the aid or aids used. Did the speaker and his/her aid(s) comply with the guidelines for proper use of presentational aids? The presentation aids were used effectively and achieved the purpose of reinforcing the presentation. The speaker used a PowerPoint that corresponded with his ingredients, utensils, and procedures. He also used a few of the utensils and the finished product as a presentational aid. His presentation aids did comply with the proper guidelines because they grabbed my attention, helped better my understanding, made me remember the …show more content…
List the references cited by the speaker. Were they credible? Why or Why not? Be specific. The speaker cited the Encyclopedia of Britannica website as one of his sources. I believe this source is credible because it is a globally well-known source that is used in many universities, schools, and libraries. He also used an article in Latina Magazine as his source for the recipe. I believe this source is credible because it is the leading and one of the most influential magazines for the Hispanic population. The last source he used was the Food Services of America website. I believe this source is credible because it is one of the nation’s largest foodservice distributors.
4. How could you tell if an audience analysis had or had not been done? How did the speaker appeal to the local audience? I could tell an audience analysis had been done because it was evident that the speaker was trying to appeal to his audience. He appealed to the audience by telling them that they could make a five star restaurant dish, even if they did not have a lot of kitchen experience. He also told them that it was easy to make and only took 15