d. Discuss at least one potential drawback of Sabeti’s approach that you want to see her address in future presentations, publications, or research.

Question 1:

a. Was this TED Talk engaging? Did you want to keep listening? Why or why not?

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b. During the presentation, did you ever feel lost or confused? Did you understand the technical concepts that Sabeti presented when explaining her work?

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c. After listening to her talk, do you feel personally connected to the issue? Does her work affect you? Why or why not?

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d. Discuss at least one potential drawback of Sabeti’s approach that you want to see her address in future presentations, publications, or research.

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Question 2

a. Who is the audience of Pardis Sabeti’s TED Talk? Focus not only on the audience shown when the camera cuts away from the stage but also on Sabeti’s message and how she chooses to present this message. Who does it seem like she is talking to? What evidence do you rely on to help answer this question?

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Question 3

How does Pardis Sabeti tailor the message of her presentation to her audience?

· Each short response should be about 2 to 3 sentences in length unless specifically noted otherwise in the instructions. Follow the instructions at the bottom of Theme: Tailoring the Message to an Audience, learning block 5-4 (page 5), to download your work and submit it to your instructor as a single Microsoft Word document uploaded in the learning environment. Refer to the Submitting Webtext Assignments Guide for assistance on downloading, saving, and submitting this assignment.

 

 

 

 

Each short response should be about 2 to 3 sentences in length unless specifically noted otherwise in the instructions. Follow the instructions at the bottom of Theme: Tailoring the Message to an Audience, learning block 5-4 (page 5), to download your work and submit it to your instructor as a single Microsoft Word document uploaded in the learning environment. Refer to the Submitting Webtext Assignments Guide for assistance on downloading, saving, and submitting this assignment.