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Lecturette

The Conduct

 This is the second task in the confirmatory series.  In this task each candidate will be required to deliver a short talk for three minutes to the rest of the group on any one of the four topics.  The GTO will have that many number of cards as the candidates in the group.  Each card will have four topics on it.  The first candidate as per numerical sequence will be called to pick up the topmost card and go a little away from the group and prepare for about three minutes.  After three minutes or earlier, if the candidate is ready he / she can come back, hand over the card to the GTO and deliver his / her talk.  As soon as the first candidate is ready the second candidate must pick up the topmost card from the rostrum and go for preparation.  As soon as two and a half minutes for the first candidate is over the GTO will ring one bell.  This is an indication that the candidate must wind up her talk.  When three minutes are over the GTO will ring two bells.  With this the first candidate will sit down with the rest of the group, the second candidate will come back, hand over the card to the GTO and start his / her lecture, and the third candidate will pick up the topmost card from the rostrum and  proceed for his / her preparation.  This way each candidate will get three minutes to prepare and three minutes to speak on the topic of his or her choice.

 When the first candidate is preparing, the GTO will ask the rest to briefly introduce themselves in about 10 to 15 seconds.  He will specify as to what all 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 in 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 well and 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 talk rubbish.  A list of higher level, average level and lower level topics are given below.  Further, an illustrative content for one high and 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 very (a) awareness about developments in the environment which forms part of your (b) your ability to organize your own thoughts which is a reflection of your organizing as suggested earlier common nature, and if you  read newspapers and magazines regularly you will be able to speak on any topic for three minutes very easily. 

What is Seen through this Activity?

The most predominant qualities that emerge from the Lecturette are:

(a) Awareness

(b) Grasping 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 a very stressful condition

(h) Courage to face the group

(i) Mental  stamina to sustain the full duration of three minutes

 How to Approach Lecturette? 

Keep the following points in mind. 

(a) Choose a topic you are conversant with.  It is not important to speak on a high level topic.  Remember awareness is only one attribute that is seen through this activity even if you speak very well on an average or low level topic you will be able to impress. 

(b) Remain composed while speaking

(c) Speak slowly because three minutes may seem very long when you are standing in front of the group.  (d) Do not look at the GTO as you will feel intimidated

(e) Look at your friends while speaking, and do not look up or side

(f) Do not use your hands too much while speaking

(g) Do not lean on  the podium / rostrum

(h) Do not exceed your time and also do not finish abruptly before time

(i) Always divide your content into various sections as that will show that you are methodical and organized.

 An illustrative list of high, average and low level topics  is given below. 

High level topics

·   Global Oil Crisis

·   Nuclear Energy

•  Indo - Pak Peace Process

•  Indo - US Relations Weapons of Mass Destruction Indian Economy Indo - US Nuclear Deal

•  Great Indian Rivers

•  Indo - Pak Relations

•  Wars with Pakistan Energy Crisis

•  Defense Budget

•  India  as a Super Power

·   Cyber ​​Crime

•  Ethical Hacking

•  Food Security Bill

•  Indo - China Relations

 Average Level Topics

•  Indian Religion

•  Indian Culture Women in Society

•  Rural Society

·   Communal Harmony

•  Democracy

·   importance of TV

·   Agriculture in India.  .

•  Cinema

•  Family Planning

·   Global Warming. 

·   Sex Education

·   E - Banking

•  Indian Fashion Industry

•  Social Networking sites

 

·   Declining Tiger Population in India

•  Women in Corporate India

•  Women in Armed Forces

•  Social Issues of India

•  Crime Against Women

•  Unemployment

•  Primary Healthcare in India

•  Cinema Today

•  Indian Film Industry

•  Reality Shows

•  Privatization of Education

•  Literacy Rate in India 

•  Child Mortality

•  Declining Sex Ratio

•  Drug Abuse

•  Terrorism

•  Religion in Politics

•  Criminalization of Politics

Low Level Topics

·   My School Friends. 

·   Childhood Days

·   E - Mail

·   Cinema

·   Mobile Phone

·   Computer Games

·   Cricket in India

·   Yoga

·   My Idol

·   Personality I like the Most

·   Role of Parents Joint Family System

·   A friend in need is a friend indeed

·   My Father