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introduce  themselves  in  about  10  to  15  seconds.  He  will  specify  what  is
               expected from you and depending on what he asks, introduce yourself briefly.
               Normally, he will ask you for your name, your father’s occupation, school in
               which  you  studied,  hobbies,  etc.  The  first  candidate  who  is  preparing  for

               his/her talk will be asked to first introduce himself/herself and then begin the
               talk.

                 As mentioned earlier, there will be four topics on the card and the candidate

               will be at liberty to choose any one topic. Of the four topics, one each will be
               of higher and lower level and two topics will be of average level. If you can

               speak  on  a  higher  level  topic,  it  is  good.  If  not,  at  least  try  to  attempt  an
               average level topic. However, remember it is better to speak sense on a lower
               level topic than choosing a higher level topic and talking rubbish. A list of
               higher  level,  average  level  and  lower  level  topics  is  given  below.  Further,

               illustrative  content  for  one  high  and  one  average  level  topic  is  given  for
               guidance.  It  is  suggested  that  you  prepare  the  content  for  the  rest  of  the

               topics. It may be seen that the topics are of a very common nature, and if you
               read newspapers and magazines regularly as suggested earlier, you will be
               able to speak on any topic for three minutes very easily.


               What is seen through this activity?
               The predominant qualities that emerge from the Lecturette are:


                  a.  Awareness about developments in the environment which forms part of
                     your grasping ability.


                 b.  Your ability to organise your own thoughts, which is a reflection of your
                     organising ability.

                  c.  Power of expression.

                 d.  Self-confidence.


                  e.  Ability to influence the group.

                  f.  Liveliness.

                 g.  Determination  to  remain  focused  and  deliver  the  content  under  very
                     stressful conditions.
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