Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Chapter 8 Overview of Network Security and Network Threats 285 Portfolio Development Certifi cates. Exhibiting in your portfolio certifi cates you have received refl ects your accomplishments. For example, a certifi cate might show that you have completed a training class. Another one might show that you have obtained CompTIA or Microsoft certifi cation. Include any certifi cates that show tasks completed or your skills or talents. Remember that this is an ongoing project. Plan to update when you have new certifi cates to add. 1. Scan the certifi cates that will be in your portfolio. 2. Give each document an appropriate name and save in a folder or subfolder. 3. Place the hardcopy certifi cates in a container for future reference. 4. Record these documents on your master spreadsheet that you started earlier to record hardcopy items. You may list each document alphabetically, by category, date, or other convention that helps you keep track of each document that you are including. College and Career Readiness CTSO Event Prep Extemporaneous Speaking. Extemporaneous speaking is a competitive event you might enter with your career and technical student organization (CTSO). This event allows you to display your communication skills, specifi cally your ability to organize and deliver an oral presentation. At the competition, you will be given several topics from which to choose. You will also be given a time limit to create and deliver the speech. You will be evaluated on your verbal and nonverbal skills as well as the tone and projection of your voice. To prepare for an extemporaneous speaking event, complete the following activities. 1. Ask your instructor for several sample topics so you can practice making impromptu speeches. 2. Once you have a topic, jot down the ideas and points to cover. An important part of making this type of presentation is that you will have only a few minutes to prepare. Being able to write down your main ideas quickly will enable you to focus on what you will actually say in the presentation. 3. Practice the presentation. Introduce yourself, review the topic that is being presented, defend the topic being presented, and end with a summary. 4. Ask your instructor to play the role of competition judge as you give the presentation. Afterward, ask for feedback from your instructor. You may also consider having a student audience listen and give feedback. 5. For the event, bring paper and pencils to record notes. Supplies may or may not be provided.