Communications

Effective communication drives all aspects of day-to-day life. Youth are to learn about the process of communications, to learn about different modes of communications and to strengthen their own communications skills. As you explore the world of communications and the manuals, you will enjoy learning more about yourself and others.

In the Indiana 4-H Youth Development program, we offer a few avenues to learn and build skills on communications with others. The following verbal communication events and activities are offered to 4-H members as a way to teach presentation and public speaking skill development. They are often used in 4-H meetings, and a county 4-H youth development program may choose to offer these as competitive events. Demonstration, informative presentation, professional persuasive presentation and public speaking are competitive events. Refer to the Indiana State Fair 4-H handbook for the date, time, and location of each event. Check with your county extension educator for information about entering these events and activities.

  • Demonstration
  • Informative 4-H Presentation
  • Professional Persuasive Presentation
  • Public Speaking

College Majors

  • Agricultural Communication
  • Communication (General)
  • Corporate Communication
  • Journalism
  • Mass Communication
  • Public Relations and Strategic Communication

Careers

  • Writing and Mass Communication
  • Politics and Public Speaking

Project Resources

Written Communication

Verbal Communication, Junior
Verbal Communication, Senior

Part 1: This video is designed to help youth better understand how to develop a demonstration or speech. Part 1 focuses on selecting a topic and writing content.

​Part 2: This is the second of a two part series regarding the 4-H verbal communication events. Part 2 addresses delivery, voice, visual aids, and other presentation skills.

Videos are for educational purposes and meant to help younger or inexperienced contestants improve presentation skills.