...PUBLIC SPEAKING AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT A research paper of Gamaliel Eve Relampago MInggong as partial fulfillment of the requirements in English 202 Submitted to: Nora L. Sisneros, M.D TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER I- Dynamics of the Study I.a- Rationale of the Study I.b- Significance of the Study I.c- Narrative Approach of the Study I.d- Qualitative Paradigm of the Study CHAPTER II- Research Plans and Methodology II.a- Content Analysis of the Study II.b- Framework and Analysis II.c- Theoretical Foundations of the Study II.d- Interpretative Analysis of the Study REFERENCES CHAPTER I- Dynamics of the Study Public speaking has always been an essential part of our life. We might find ourselves being stuck in a situation to speak in front of people like funerals, weddings, graduations and school activities. It was never erased in our existence. Civic activities are one of these situations. Civic engagement or civic participation is the encouragement of the general public to become involved in the political process and the issues that affect them. It is the community coming together to be a collective source of change, political and non-political. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civic_engagement) Public speaking and Civic engagement goes hand in hand. Without speaking in public, like the definition above, you will never be able to speak your mind out to the general public for the sake of your purpose. Civic engagement doesn’t happen with just watching...
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...Mastering the Skill of Public Speaking The intent of this essay is to outline the benefits of mastering the skill of public speaking. I believe public speaking is one of the singular most important skills a person can master. The art of public speaking has a myriad of benefits associated with it. It allows one to effectively communicate their points of view to others in a public forum as well as a private forum. Looking at our history will give demonstrative proof that mastering public speaking has a tremendous effect not only on the audience but the speaker as well. An example of such would be simply looking at the great leaders of our past. One example would be Martin Luther King. When reviewing, with close scrutiny, Martin Luther King giving public speeches, one realizes that how a speech is given clearly affects its effectiveness. He alone was responsible for affecting the ideals as well as changing the minds and values of millions of people to be congruent with his own. Even today, his speeches are studied in public speaking courses across America. From the inflection of his voice to the tonality of his voice, as well as the rate of which he spoke. Even the unnoticed pauses between points of interest are only a few studied attributes of his speeches. Another great example would be John F. Kennedy. He too was a great persuasive communicator. He is one who comes to mind to a large percent of people who are asked who they think of as a great communicator that...
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...Influence of MLK Dr. Martin Luther King Jr is a great role model for public speaking. He is known as one of America's most influential speakers even 52 years after giving the iconic "I have a dream" speech. During his speeches he captivated his audiences with confident clear communication. MLK used encouraging, positive, and compassionate language to advocate an equal society. He kept his speeches narrow addressing the issue at hand. His speeches were clear. Varying his pace, tone, and volume allowed him to keep the attention of his audience. He was thoroughly prepared very personal and had great emotion. He lived what he spoke making him a credible speaker. MLK's speeches were very vivid he used his...
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...Have you ever attend any talk that requires ones to speak in front of hundreds or maybe thousands of audience? Of course the answer is yes, right? What do you think about the speaker? How does he or she speak? Interesting? Not interesting? Did you being attentive? If not, why? Do we have to put the blame on the speaker for not being good enough as a public speaker? A boring speaker will definitely causes a boring speech. Thus, what does it takes for one to be a good speaker? What must you have to be a good speaker? I am here to write and to tell you the secrets to be an interesting public speaker as it will ensure you are delivering presentations that will influence, inspire, and make a meaningful impact on your audience. Do you think that being a public speaker is only about reading notes or points from your flash cards? If it is as easy as that, I would just call my 7 years old sister to present with her flash cards. One must know that, to be an effective speaker, you must first understand who you are as a speaker and as a person. What are your strongest interpersonal qualities? Do you have good interpersonal skills? How do you best connect with others? What qualities do you need to work on? The most effective speakers are constantly working to capitalize on their strengths whether that’s great storytelling or a talent for getting the audience to participate and even to improve upon their weaknesses. Tapping into your most powerful interpersonal qualities is an excellent way...
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...Basics of Public Speaking ~ A Step by Step Guide to Successful Presentations ~ Lesson 1 - The Basics of Public Speaking Surveys show that more people are afraid of speaking in public than of dying! This is not only amazing, it is also quite a problem because being able to speak well in public is an important skill in many careers. Being able to speak well is also valuable in getting a good job in the first place. Learn public speaking skill from these articles and you will not only have more success on the job. Being able to get up in front of an audience and give a speech will greatly increase your confidence. The writer of these articles is a professional teacher with 20 years experience helping people speak more effectively. In addition to the articles, you can watch carefully chosen speeches, with comments added, that will show you how to be a great speaker. Before getting into details, here are five tips to help you get going: 1. Don't try to memorize a speech. Instead, use the "key points" approach, described in detail in Lesson 2. 2. Start strong with an interesting opening. It doesn't have to be brilliant, but it has to get the audience focused on your topic. Various ways to do this will be explained in Lesson 5. 3. Don't speak too fast! This is a very common problem as nervous speakers try to finish as quickly as possible. Instead, take your time, and your audience will listen more attentively. 4. Be careful when using visual aids, including (especially...
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...A Great Speaker Teresa Spracklin Argosy University A Great Speaker I have chosen to write about Martin Luther King Jr. He was a true fighter, seeking equality for all mankind. In his speech titled, “I Have a Dream!” given on Aug 28, 1963, he states, This is our hope. This is the faith with which I return to the South. With this faith, we will be able to transform the jangling discords of our nation into a beautiful symphony of brotherhood. With this faith, we will be able to work together, to pray together, to struggle together, to go to jail together, to stand up for freedom together, knowing that we will be free one day ('I have a dream', New African, 2004, par. 7). He wrote a very powerful speech, but this passage is one of my favorites. I like how he talks about how one day we all can share this great nation as one. He talked about how one day his children will be equals, and how no one will be set apart. His ideas and his dream was shared in a time that was really struggling. I wish I could have seen and heard his speech. I have watched it on television, but I bet it was more powerful in person. If I understand the question “Which is the in-group…,” then I would have to say that at the time, the “in-group” would have been the “whites.” At the time of Martin Luther King Jr’s speech, whites were feeling that they were above the blacks. Whites felt that the blacks were inferior, uneducated, non-deserving of respect, and they did not belong...
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...When I was registering for classes last quarter, I didn't know what to expect from COMs 101. I picked it because it was GE. However, I was excited because I had experience public speaking and giving presentations in previous jobs. So I thought that this class would be an opportunity to work on those skills and become a better public speaker. And I was not disappointed. For the most part, our class was divided into four parts; an introduction to public speaking, informative speeches, persuasive speeches, and special occasion speeches. In each part, we learned about different types of public speaking, took some relatively easy quizzes, and applied what we learned to a class speech. Even though COMs 101 wasn't difficult, I had fun and...
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...The Art Of Public Speaking Jemaire D. Steward New York University The Art Of Public Speaking The person who understand the importance of getting their message across in a clear, confident, and persuasive manner and are looking for ways to elevate their delivery from 'good' to 'great'. Successful Public Speaking offers specific, easy to practice strategies and tools to help you: structure your material for the best impact; cope with nervousness; maximize the effect of your presentation by using compelling visual aids; and connect with audiences of varied sizes. It also offers sound advice on how to avoid common public speaking mistakes, that even experienced speakers sometimes make, and tips on how to master the art of storytelling. The three main types of speeches are the informative, the persuasive, and the special occasion. Before deciding which best suits their purposes, however, speakers should first establish their objective in delivering the speech. Once speakers have the objective clearly established, they are then equipped to make the most suitable choice regarding what type of speech to deliver; however, before making this decision, they must have a clear understanding of the three main types of speeches. As the word “informative” implies, an informative speech “informs” those in attendance by providing them with information. Therefore, the speaker is a teacher, and his or her purpose is to educate the audience regarding a topic; and that topic may be an object...
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...When I was ten I witnessed my first public execution. I thought it was normal. I rationalised the execution as punishment for betraying the Great Leader. Everything in North Korea is about unwavering loyalty to the Great Leader. Every novel. Every newspaper. Every movie. Every podcast. Every form of public information is dominated by one topic – the Great Leader. Roads are named after him, slogans praise him, and posters of him are displayed in every school. As human beings we believe what we are taught. We submit to authority and rarely question societal values. We accept what we see and hear as the ‘truth’. We fail to think critically about our nation’s ideology. Today I address you as a North Korean defector. I urge you to question societal belief systems. Your leader, Donald Trump, recently spoke about the ‘cruel dictatorship in North Korea’. His admonition towards North Korea reflected existing perceptions, with 51% of all Americans considering North...
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...about speaking sometimes it brings fear. It is important to remember that public speaking is a part of everyday life. You may not have a large audience, but you do have an audience and you must convey what you are trying to get across to them. Public speaking is another form of conversation. There is as rich history in public speaking. As early as ancient Greece speeches were required as part of the education. Plato said that Rhetoric is the art of winning the soul by discourse. Aristotle identified the basic elements of good speech and persuasion as ethos, logos, and pathos. The ethos (credibility, believability) of the speaker was important; the logos (logic) behind any conclusions drawn by the speaker during the course of the speech needed to be valid and clear; and the pathos (emotional appeals) were important in making human connections between the speaker and the listener. In the Bible there are many examples of this process. “And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain, and when he was set his disciples came unto him. And he opened his mouth and taught them saying, Blessed are the poor is spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth.” (Thompson King James Version Bible, Psalm 139:1-10)This familiar passages is taken from Matthew 5:1-5. It is also known at the Beatitudes. The speaker in this scripture is Jesus. This is one of the first speeches Jesus made...
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...Executive Summary Glossophobia is the fear of speaking in public settings. People with an anxiousness of public speaking likely either exhibit the phobia or similar symptoms related to the phobia. The purpose of this report is to find and understand ways to deal with public speaking anxieties as it is a common fear among the general population. This report focuses on defining glossophobia, or more commonly referred to as public speaking anxiety (PSA), and elaborating on strategies/tips for overcoming this phobia. Symptoms of public speaking anxiety can be feeling intense anxiety prior to, or at the thought of having to verbally communicate to a group of people. Another symptom would be feeling physical distress, nausea, or feelings of panic in some cases. Possessing good public speaking skills is a very important skill one can possess and having this skill to speak efficiently and effectively to an audience gives a person numerous advantages throughout their lifetime. This report is to help our audience understand the different ways of overcoming PSA in hopes of achieving a better communication process during presentations, work environments, or any situation that may require speaking in a public setting. This report focuses on six strategies to accomplish this: 1) preparation, which focuses on preparation of the speech and content before the actual speech; 2) know your audience, which helps for a better communication process of the message; 3) creating an outline, which...
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...PELINGON RUCEL CHARISSE BSRT2-C LEVELS OF COMMUNICATION Levels of communication are determined on the basis of the number of people involved in the process of communication as well as on the purpose of communication. These levels of communication are depicted 5.1. Intrapersonal Communication Intrapersonal communication refers to communication with the self. It may be silent or verbal type of communication. Intrapersonal type of communication approximates with the thinking process, in which the person consciously sends information to himself/herself in order to analyze a situation. This communication strategy is particularly useful when someone has to make important life decisions or is facing a conflicting situation. “Positive self-talk” is a type of intrapersonal communication that can be used as a tool to improve the nurses or client's health and self-esteem. 5.2. Interpersonal Communication It refers to one-to-one interaction between two persons that often occurs face to face. The purpose of interpersonal communication is to share information, opinion, ideas, and so on Interpersonal communication can be further divided into three types: Figure 1.7 Types of Interpersonal Communication 5.2.1. Assertive Communication It is a type of interpersonal communication that has the following characteristics: * Confidently expressing what you think, feel, and believe. * Raising voice for your rights while respecting the rights of others. * Conveying meaning and expectations...
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...Solvakia Lemon Public Speaking 210-50 Informative Speech September 7, 2011 Chapter 5: Listening to Speeches Listening is an important part of the communication process. It is stated as being the active processing of the information we receive. How well you listen has a major impact on the quality of your relationships with others. Listening is a skill which everyone can benefit from improvement. A great deal of our communication process is devoted to listening. Chapter five focuses on improving your listening skills with suggestions and principles and also identifies barriers that keep people from listening at peak efficiency. In this essay, we will go over all key points and terms that will help you become an effective listener. To become an effective listener we first need to develop certain skills that can be used in stages to guide us through the process. Effective listening involves selecting, attending to, understanding, and remembering the meaning behind the message. The goal as a public speaker is to develop and deliver a speech that audience members will listen and respond to. (62) Although it seems easy, there are barriers that can hinder a speech from being received by the listener. These barriers are referred to as listening barriers. Listening barriers are created when we fail to select, attend to, or understand a message or remember what was said. (62) There are many listening barriers that can vary depending on the individual; however...
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...Video, Brilliant Public Speaking, relates to the topics this week as public speaking is an important part of communication, and a common need in the workplace, whether it be in front of small groups or large groups, public speaking is something that occurs on a fairly regular basis in the workplace. When listening to the different segments of this video, the section that applied to me the most was the section about overcoming nerves. Anytime that I have had to speak in front of large groups, I instantly am nervous. There are even points where I felt myself stuttering or using small words as filler while I thought about where I was on the subject matter as the nervousness caused my mind to go blank. Some of the techniques that were mentioned in this video that I would like to try to use the next time I have to give a presentation are to smile and practice in the room that I will be presenting in. In the video, it spoke about knowing your surroundings before giving a speech, and while most of the times I have had to do public speaking in a public setting it had been at the same location, I have never tried to practice there first. I feel that this could be a great asset to preparation. Another tool is turning the nerves into excitement by smiling. When I get nervous, I tend not to smile as I am so focused on trying to not be nervous, I forget the basics of facial expressions and how the audience reacts to this. If I had to give someone advice on how to effectively deliver...
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...I attended the Student Advertising Summit with the AdFed club in Minneapolis, MN. The event included key note speakers, breakout sessions on a variety of topics, and networking with agencies. The speakers included personal stories and examples of their agency's or company's work. At the event, I learned how to use empathy towards a client to create a campaign, and how creativity and innovation can make a new popular commercial. Keynote Speaker from Young and Laramore discussed having empathy towards the client and their publics. Members from her agency's team went into homes of their target audience to interview them. They did this so they would get true, authentic answers. When the interviewee is in their own environment, they are more likely to remain themselves. From listening to their personal stories, they were able to watch their movements and record their response. This resulted in creating a campaign about the cliché when imagining something bad happening, to knock on wood. This commercial was able to relate to a wide range of key publics. They put a fun twist to the cliché and they would not have had this success without empathizing to their publics lifestyle and seeing their habits first-hand....
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