Response to Nick Lund's "Demonstration Evaluation: How to Drive a Car with Manual Transmission."

         I completely agree with Nick Lund’s response to the video “How to drive a car with manual transmission,” found at http://nelundlsc100f09.blogspot.com/.  Nick claims that the video is well put together, and it is.  He also claims that it is difficult to drive in manual transmission, but it is a very useful technique to acquire.  I completely agree with Nick on both of these points.  Driving a car in manual transmission is extremely difficult, but if you know how to do it, it can be very helpful.   This video seems to be done by someone who knows what they are doing, which helps the cause of the video because it attracts the audience’s eye.  Another great thing about this video that Nick points out is how clearly and assertively the man in the video speaks.  Speaking like this keeps the listeners attention on the video and helps the listener learn.  Another thing Nick points out that is good about this video is the visual aid that is used.  The man recording the video gives different views, which help the audience visualize what they actually have to do in order to successfully drive a car with manual transmission.  One more comment Nick made about the video that I agree with is negative.  The man in the video was always very straight to the point, and didn’t do anything special to keep he audience’s attention.  Overall, I would say this was a good review by Nick on a well put together demonstration speech.