Chapter 1 Recap/Lecture
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A valuable skill
“means of civic engagement” (p. 5)
An ethical responsibility
A common fear (ranked higher than death by
many)
Similarities
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Organize ideas
Tailor message
Tell story for max.
impact
Adapt to listener
Differences
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Structure
Formal vs. informal
Method of delivery
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Short Clip
How did she handle her nervousness?
Positives? Negatives?
How to deal?
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Experience
Prepare
Think positively
Visualize Success
Remember, they can’t tell most nervousness
Don’t aim for perfection; doesn’t exist
Sleep, breath, and focus!
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Public Speaking and Critical Thinking
◦ Relationship?
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Evaluation of self as speaker
◦ Effective vs. Ineffective speakers? (pg. 27; #2 & #3)
◦ Strengths? Weaknesses?
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Speaker
Message (verbal and nonverbal)
Channel
Listener (frame of reference)
Feedback (verbal and nonverbal)
Interference (external vs. internal)
Situation (time and place)
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What type of feedback would be helpful?
Any potential interference?
How does our class “situation” help? Hurt?
Chapter 4 Lecture/Recap
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Week 4
◦ MW Class: Monday, 1/25. TR Class: Tuesday, 1/26
2-4 Minutes
Visual Aid - Object
Introduction Speech
◦ Interesting facts? Event? Most important thing in life? General
overview? Memorable trip?
Worth 50 points
Speech materials: Topic/Audience handout (outline on
Faculty Webpage) and note cards
◦ http://faculty.gordonstate.edu/agoldman/Public%20Speaking.htm
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Not expecting perfection!
Speech sign ups: Week 3 (Wednesday/Thursday)
Must print critique sheets from faculty webpage
Start thinking about topics; review materials
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Topic (select, focus, develop)
Organization
◦ Introduction (tell them what you’re gonna tell them)
 Get audience’s attention?
 Explain topic?
◦ Body (tell them)
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Organization?
Keep audience’s attention?
Main points?
Transitions?
◦ Conclusion (tell them what you told them)
 Memorable close?
 Remind audience of central idea?
◦ Speech 1 vs. Future speeches?
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Extemporaneous Delivery
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Rehearse
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On Presentation Day
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Speech 1 vs. Future speeches?
◦ Not code for “wing it”
◦ Do not write entire speech out
◦ Use keywords on note cards (make sure info is visible)
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Practice in front of mirror and/or others
Ask for feedback
Watch samples of speeches
Time your speech
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Be calm
Avoid distracting behaviors
Voice: speak loudly, slowly, and clearly
Watch out for space fillers: “like, uhhh, ummm”
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Create a speech around the statement: “Public
speaking is ___________”
With a partner, create a short speech
◦ Angle: Your choice—informative, encouraging, or
persuasive
◦ Must factor in 2 slogans (draw from “hat”)
◦ Attempt an intro, body, and conclusion
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Be creative!!
Chapter 5 Recap/Lecture
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What did they do well? What do they need to
work on?
Example 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V18KJ_HPe8
Example 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hc3CzrBuF8g
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Topics you want to learn about
Topics you know a lot about
◦ Introduction speeches
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Brainstorming for topics
◦ Personal inventory, clustering, internet search
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General purpose (to persuade, to inform….to
introduce)
Specific purpose
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Full infinitive phrase
Statement, not question
No figurative language
Focus on one idea
Avoid vague statements
Ask yourself:
 Does it work?
 Does it fit in my time frame?
 How will my audience feel (Relevant? Trivial? Too Technical?)
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“What is an individual retirement account?”
“To inform my audience about New Zealand”
“Donate blood”
“To persuade my audience that something has
to be done about the problem of antibioticresistant bacteria”
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One, concise statement
A.K.A. thesis statement, subject sentence,
major thought, residual message
Answers the question: “what are you going to
say? What’s the overall point/message?”
Similar to summarizing main points
Guidelines
◦ Full sentence
◦ Statement, not question
◦ No figurative or vague language
Topic: The benefits of living in Georgia
 General Purpose: To inform
 Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about three
benefits of living in Atlanta, Georgia
 Central Idea: Living in Atlanta, GA can be a wonderful
experience because of its rich culture, various forms
of entertainment, and the beautiful surroundings
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Living in Georgia is a wonderful experience that
provides its residents with opportunities to enjoy a
variety of events, people, and places.
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Does this work? What should we change?
Chapter 6 Recap/Lecture
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Ask yourself
◦ Who is your audience?
◦ What is your goal/desired result?
◦ How can you effectively reach that goal/desired
result?
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Create some type of bond
Make them choose to listen
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Demographic audience analysis
Situational audience analysis
Gathering information
Adapting to the audience
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Topic Planning Form
◦ Brainstorming
◦ Practice with purpose statements
◦ Audience analysis