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__My Name__ = Dallas Alexander

__Presentation Date__ = May 25

__My Mentor__ = Barry Weidner

__Subject & sub-topics__ = Vocal tone body language effect winning argument logic

__Thesis Question__ = How are vocal tone and body language more effective than logic in winning an argument?

__Thesis Framework__ = Premise 1: Experts on human behavior have found that people rely much more on nonverbal messages including those conveyed with body language and vocalized para-language to determine the meaning of a message.

Premise 2: If you are disciplining a child you may use your height to lean over the child gesture with your hands, lean in very close or move your entire body close enough to get the child to lean or step back.

Conclusion: Vocal tone and body language have more effect on winning an argument than logic.

__Thesis Sentence(s)__ = Since experts on human behavior have found that people rely much more on nonverbal messages including those conveyed with body language and vocalized para-language to determine the meaning of a message, vocal tone and body language have more effect on winning an argument than logic.

__Project__ = I recognize that there is a need for for Springfield Township High School students to increase their awareness of body language and vocality. My project of //Product Development// is to create a video which demonstrates to students in a Psychology class how people use vocality and body language to influence winning an argument because these concepts improve communication skills of students.

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