Jessica Nelson

Professional Account: Central College 2020

[Jessica Nelson @nelson_j01]

Maegan concludes her speech with the overall effects of sugar based on all of the research that she did. She did a great job using evidence and research to persuade the audience that the change in sugar consumption at schools need to happen. #COMM270

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Maegan continues to use graphs and charts to further explain how sugar consumption is a huge issue and needs to be changed. This is an obesity chart of the United States. #COMM270

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Maegan provides statistics about how many desserts and treats are provided during the school year to show the audience how much sugar kids are consuming and how it affects them. “Kids are gaining over 3.5 pounds every year; over 47 pounds by HS graduation.” #COMM270

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“Sugar is the culprit of heart disease” -Chronicle Journal of Heart Disease. Great research and source cited during her speech. #COMM270

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Maegan starts her speech with a typical day of food for a middle school student. She starts her speech right off with evidence to get the attention of the audience members about how sugar consumption is all the rise. #COMM270

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The concept I will be focusing on is the persuasive proof of logos. Logos is a proof of logic that tries to move an audience from one belief to another by the use of evidence and research. #COMM270

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Live tweet starts now. I am attending a Senior Honors Presentation with speaker Maegan Bruene. She will be talking about sugar consumption policies in school districts: a case study from the Pella Community School District. The presentation is at 4:00 in Roe 321. #COMM270

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I will be attending an iTalk hosted by the Intercultural Educators of Central College in the BMW rooms in Maytag on October 3rd. #COMM370

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[2/2] faculty to help make the changes and requests happen. This was a very productive and informative speech/meeting. #COMM270

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[1/2] The location and timing of the discussions at this meeting was great. It was the best place to make a connection with students and

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[2/2] speaker and what he has to say. There is also a visual aide to support the likes and dislikes of the new meal plan. #COMM270

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[1/2] Lane Rummelhart is the speaker about this meal plan topic. Offering requests for new changes. The audience is very focused on the

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[2/2] able to deal with the new meal plan for a couple weeks so there are many opinions of this topic. #COMM270

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[1/2] Next is the open forum discussing the meal plan for this year. This is great timing of this discussion because the students have been

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The senate is discussing this budget request. Jordan did a great job with his delivery and making the connection with his audience. #COMM270

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This speaker is keeping the audience intrigued and interested in what he is saying with a great use of visual aide. #COMM270

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Jordan makes a connection between this trip and sustainability. This is a great location since Central is such a sustainable campus #COMM270

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Jordan Fox is discussing a budget request. The timing/location of this speech is great to catch the eye of students and faculty. #COMM270

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The use of visual aides is an excellent help to this discussion. It is not overpowering to the speaker, just an aide for audience. #COMM270

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[2/2] in order to persuade them.