Instructor: Pat A. Werthiem

I. Basic Public Speaking Concepts GOAL: Students will become more comfortable and effective in all formal speaking situations and prepare a talk for the IAI, Region Division, or other venue. The following objectives will be discussed and met:

1. The student will organize and balance the essential elements of an effective speech.
2. The student will express enthusiasm to hold the audience’s attention.
3. The student will use audio-visual aids effectively.
4. The student will present talks in the correct format.

The following topics will be covered:

1. Introduction
2. Elements of an effective presentation: Substance, Style, Staging
3. Audience-related Issues
4. Conclusion

II. Expert Witness Testimony, A Specialized form of Public Speaking GOAL: Students will become more effective at giving expert witness testimony. The following objectives will be discussed and met:

1. The student will write a customized set of questions for direct testimony.
2. The student will separate testimony into five distinct areas.
3. The student will prepare for six different defense attacks.
4. The student will list the factors explaining why the results of an examination might be “inconclusive” or why there may be no fingerprints on the evidence

The following topics will be covered:

1. Philosophy of Expert Witness Testimony
2. Areas of Expert Testimony
3. Areas of Attack by Opposing Attorney
4. The absence of evidence (“No Print Defense”)
5. Strategy for Planning Against Strong Attack
6. Bridging (pivoting)