Introduction
This is a very organized and simply displayed website. The colors are not outlandish but are still interesting, just as the wording in a speech should be colorful but succinct and thought out. The information in the menu corresponds to the information that can be found here, in the main text, just as the information given in the introduction and in the sources should be relevant and relate back to the general topic. The information contained in each section is long enough to give a good idea of what that section is about, but not too much to be boring or over-worded - just like a good speech!
Subtopic #1
This part of the website, just like a good speech, should probably utilize one or two sources, and then say where they are from, like the Cornell and google websites which can also be found in the menu (synonymous to the outline). The sources should also be mingled in with the speech and not just left to be interpreted on their own - I am a student at Cornell and use the Cornell website often to find lots of information, and google is a valuable tool for any person looking for answers to questions or even statistics.
In between the two subtopics, there should be something that links the two, or a transition - statistics are great, but sometimes you need demographic information to really make a point obvious.
Subtopic #2
Demographics can really make a speech great, and can help convince an audience that your speech is one they should pay attention to. Since Adam is grading this project, I think I'll now target my audience and put up a few links that will interest him: How to Play the Banjo and Alpha Phi. While these might not be completely on topic, they hold interest in the project and can really help in making your audience listen to you.
Here's another thing that links these two subtopics - Adam is the TA for comm 2010, and comm is a required class for CALS students.
Subtopic #3
Even though this is a required course, I think it has really helped me learn how to give a great speech. It is valuable because most students, especially those in the science majors, aren't necessarily the most chatty of characters and might be a little awkward in social situations. Comm 201 can really help in a lot of ways.
I'm going to tell you now, in a conclusion, exactly what those areas are and how it's affected me.
Conclusion
My first website, just like my first speech, was pretty disorganized, not necessarily well researched, a little rushed, and maybe a little too humorous. My next website and speech became a little more cohesive - however, there were still some errors and a few of the sources didn't really make a lot of sense. Also, the target audience obviously may not have been the best one to get my points across. My final website and speech, though not perfect by any means, showed vast improvement over the first. This website, just like the speech, is cohesive, informative, well thought out, and a good length to keep interest. The sources are all laid out and the speech is targeted toward a specific audience. After this journey through website-building and comm 201, I can proudly say that I can handcode a pretty decently organized speech while still leaving room for a little warm-and-fuzzy humor: Always make sure that your comments are helpful for the other students!
