Surveys: I think some of you may need a little more structure to your surveys. Please read the section in your textbook on audience surveys. Think in terms of 3-6 VERY SPECIFIC questions. See the following example:

My speech will be to demonstrate how to properly put on a bike helmet. Please answer the following questions.

1. Did you ride a bike as a child?
2. Did you wear a helmet? Why or why not?
3. Do you currently own a bike?
4. Do you always wear a helmet?
5. Are there children in your life? Please list names, ages and relationship to you.
6. How much do you know about bike safety?

Then, when you write your speech you will be able to use the information gained from your survey. (e.g., Susan has two nieces who ride bikes but never wear helmets. In my survey she told me this worries her a lot. Also based on my survey, I know that 19 of the 24 of you believe that bike safety is very important, but most of you don't know a lot about it.).

If you have already given out a survey, feel free to follow up with a more specific one. The more specific information you obtain, the better you will be able to interest this specific audience.

Please let me know if you have questions (also, re-read the message below--I added to it early Tuesday afternoon).