...FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH Informative Speech Goal: Upon approval of your topic plan, you will present an informative speech with an identifiable introduction, body, and conclusion at least FIVE oral citations, research, and a presentation aid. Time: 4-5 minutes Topic: Your topic should be something that you are passionate and knowledgeable about (though you will incorporate research, so you do not need to be an expert) and that your audience will find new, interesting, and relevant. Structure: Introduction: The introduction should compel the audience to listen through the use of an attention-getter and provide a preview. The preview usually includes the thesis statement and an overview of the main points. Body: Most informative speeches should contain no more than three main points, organized in a way that helps the audience make sense of the message. Once the main points and organizational pattern are set, identify what evidence supports which main point and place these subpoints in the correct location. Conclusion: All informative speeches should include a brief summary of the main points. No new information should be given to the audience in the conclusion. An effective conclusion leaves the audience thinking about the speaker’s message. Order of Arrangement: Chronological, Spatial, or Topical Outline: A typed, full-sentence, detailed outline is mandatory and should include the following sections: title, statement of specific purpose, thesis statement...
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...Steven A. Beebe –Susan J. Beebe, 8th edition * Writing Research Papers By James Lester, 11th edition Course Description Most careers require some level of public speaking ability, whether it involves making a proposal to your group or management at work, making a sales presentation, teaching people how to use a product or system, or making a presentation to your employees as a manager. Sometimes we face other public speaking situations; including teaching young people how to do something, making our opinion known at a public meeting, or commemorating special events. Course Objective: The aim of this course is to help students become a more effective and responsible speaker and listener. It will encourage them to communicate more openly in different settings (speeches, group discussion, interviews, etc.). This course will also enhance effective public speaking skills, and research methodology techniques. Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: * differentiate between the basic forms of speeches: informative and persuasive. * become articulate in speech making * increase your confidence in your public speaking ability. * learn principles of effective public speaking. * demonstrate effective aspects of speech preparation. * apply public speaking skills to a variety of speech contexts. * apply effective research methodology skills, such as research a topic, organize information, write appropriate introduction...
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...Kennetra Isler CMST 2060 MWF- 730 Speech Reflection Paper Doing an Informative speech was not an easy task at all but it was worth it after you finished it. This speech included an outline, scholarly sources, and a lot of hard work and preparation. My topic I chose was Internet dating, but I wanted to be a little more detailed and go into the new dating scam called Catfishing. After I finally was sure about my topic I began to search for sources. I actually had a very difficult time finding scholarly sources on Catfishing because since its fairly new there wasn’t any helpful scholarly information out of it. What I had to do was just use sources from Online dating that talked about Catfishing or gave some kind of information about online dating going wrong. After I finally collected all of my sources I began constructing my outline. Outline took me a bit of time because I wanted to get every detail in their right because I would not have time to use or say every detail in my speech. For the outline I followed every step in our Public Speaking book. After I finished my outline I began my speech and started practicing using my attention getter, main points, transitions and ending. With all of this it was quite an experience. I learned from this experience that I need to slow down when I’m speaking and try to choose a topic that I can find a lot of scholarly information on so I can give a better speech. I thought that I projected well even though I was very nervous and I...
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...Traditional On Campus Class Welcome to the Traditional On Campus version of Speech 103 Oral Communication! I look forward to getting to know each of you. Over the years, I have learned that many of you dread taking this class (don’t worry I felt the same way when I had to take this class) but I hope that you will find your worries to be unfounded. I work very hard to try to create a comfortable learning environment, primarily because I need you to participate in order for this class to work. This is a participatory-based class where we will all work together to help each other improve our communication skills. Consequently, you will play an active role in your own learning as well as active role in the learning of the other students in this class. Research has shown that when you are an active participant in a class you increase how much you remember as well as how much you can recall after the semester has ended. However, I have found that when you are an active participant in my class you will look forward to coming to each class session and your fears of public speaking will soon decrease. Since this class is participatory, you will find that you will put a lot of thought and effort into this class. Much learning will occur both in class and out side of class. However, while this class is demanding, I hope that you will both enjoy this experience and learn a great deal about communication, how you communicate, and how to be a better...
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...larger work, the abstract is an original document rather than an excerpted passage. Types of abstracts There are two types of abstracts: descriptive and informative. They have different aims, so as a consequence they have different components and styles. There is also a third type called critical, but it is rarely used. For the purpose of your research project, students will be required to write an informative abstract. Descriptive abstracts A descriptive abstract indicates the type of information found in the work. It makes no judgments about the work, nor does it provide results or conclusions of the research. It does incorporate key words found in the text and may include the purpose, methods, and scope of the research. Essentially, the descriptive abstract describes the work being abstracted. Some people consider it an outline of the work, rather than a summary. Descriptive abstracts are usually very short—100 words or less. Informative abstracts The majority of abstracts are informative. While they still do not critique or evaluate a work, they do more than describe it. A good informative abstract acts as a surrogate for the work itself. That is, the writer presents and explains all the main arguments and the important results and evidence in the complete research paper. An informative abstract includes the information that...
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...Devry SPCH 277 Entire Course-Latest 2015 (All Discussions All Assignment And Complete Course Project) IF You Want To Purchase A+ Work then Click The Link Below For Instant Down Load http://www.hwspeed.com/Devry-SPCH-277-Entire-Course-Latest-2015-90876145.htm?categoryId=-1 IF You Face Any Problem Then E Mail Us At JOHNMATE1122@GMAIL.COM Question Discussion 1 The words we choose when we communicate with others can have a profound impact on whether or not our communication is successful. We often fail to consider the importance of word choice until it is too late, and our communication has failed. Think of a time when the words you selected contributed to your miscommunication with another person. How did your word choice impact the miscommunication? What could you have done differently? Discussion 2 Getting off to a strong start with the course project, the Communication Change Challenge (CCC), is important. Please take some time early this week to review the following and to post any specific questions you may have about how to proceed with the project to this week's Q & A thread. • Under Week 1: the Course Project Tab – CCC Part 1. • Under Course Home: the introduction in the Course Project tab and the screen cast tutorial: Communication Change Challenge. Begin by defining interpersonal communication. Then, think of an instance you want to share where your interpersonal communication habits or behaviors got in the way of successful communication...
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...Sample Informative Speech Outline (This is offered as an example only. Do NOT use the content in this outline.) INTRODUCTION Hopefully, we will be achieving one of our major goals in life soon….graduating from college. All the tests, papers, and projects will be over. What a relief! Although we will no longer have to worry about grades, we will have to worry about something even more important….getting a job. It will determine our future, how we live…where we live…and whether or not we are happy with what we do. Therefore, we need to know how to interview for a job. Subject Sentence: There are four steps to follow in preparing for the job interview. Connective - To begin with - - - BODY I. You must thoroughly research the company. A. Internet (give example on using the Internet) B. Publications (give examples of government sources, other career publications) C. People (what types of people can you contact?) Connective - Second - - - - - II. You must thoroughly analyze and prepare yourself. A. Verbal Communication 1. What are your strengths and weaknesses? (Give examples) 2. What can you do to improve your weaknesses? (Give examples) B. Nonverbal Communication 1. What are your strengths and weaknesses? (Give examples) 2. What can you do to improve your weaknesses? (Give examples) C. Appearance 1. According to Ann Johnston’s 2004 Dressing to Get the Job, You should wear the following types of clothing to the interview. Examples 2. These types of clothing...
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...Presenting A Speech Giving a good oral speech is a skill that is required in all walks of life. This is a skill that can be learned and can be improved over time. There are a few things a presenter must do before actually giving a speech. The first is pick a topic. This is important because the presenter must know what he or she is going to talk about. The next factor you need is to know your audience. The best presenters are audience-centered presenters. The last step in giving a good presentation is the method of presentation. This makes the biggest impact on an audience. There are four basic types of speeches; to inform, to instruct, to persuade, and to entertain. A presenter must decide what speech he or she will give and find a presentation method. The entertaining speech is to provide pleasure and enjoyment that makes the audience laugh or identify with an anecdote. The persuasive speech is used to convince people to change something. This could be the way they think, what they do, or to do something new. The informative speech is used to provide interesting and useful information to the audience. A demonstrative speech is similar to an informative speech with one main difference which is that it includes how to do what it is that is being taught. Each of these speeches are organized in similar ways. A presenter will organize them in the best way for it to flow and be simple to follow. Once the speech is organized, the next thing to decide is how to present the speech to an...
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...purpose of this course is to enable you to better understand theories and practices of public speaking. This course is designed to improve not only your delivery techniques but also your speech-writing and persuasion abilities. Additionally, this course is arranged to develop the skills necessary for you to critically evaluate both written and spoken speeches of others and to enter the public dialogue on issues that are important to you and your life. I am confident there is much to gain from the study of public speaking. The skills developed by engaging in this course work have practical applications in each of your lives. Although your participation may take place in various forms and environments, each of you will inevitably face the task of delivering, constructing, or consuming speeches. Developing your public speaking skills will prepare you for school or work presentations, job interviews, political campaigns, community meetings, and many other situations as well. BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE The objectives of this course are to: • Improve your speech delivery • Understand the ability to create effective speeches • Improve your listening skills • Improve your ability to think critically on a variety of subjects and genres • Improve your research skills • Develop skills to analyze your own and other’s speeches • Build greater confidence in yourself when speaking in front of others • Develop greater physical...
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...receive credit for each essay, you MUST turn in every essay or it results in automatic failure of the class no matter what your grade is. The required texts & materials for this course is the Core Handbook; the PDF version is on the D2L homepage. You must have access to email and upload article to D2L by smartphone, tablet or laptop. You must bring paper, pens/pencil, journal and loose-leaf paper to class. You will not be able...
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...A BRIEF CONTENTS PART 1 • GETTING STARTED 1. Becoming a Public Speaker 2. From A to Z: Overview of a Speech 3. Managing Speech Anxiety 4. Ethical Public Speaking 5. Listeners and Speakers 1 2 8 1 4 23 30 PART 2 • DEVELOPMENT 6. Analyzing the Audience 7. Selecting a Topic and Purpose 8. Developing Supporting Material 9. Locating Supporting Material 10. Doing Effective Internet Research 1 Citing Sources in Your Speech 1. 36 37 49 57 64 73 83 PART 3 • ORGANIZATION 1 Organizing the Speech 2. 1 Selecting an Organizational Pattern 3. 1 Outlining the Speech 4. 92 93 103 1 10 PART 4 • STARTING, FINISHING, AND STYLING 15. Developing the Introduction and Conclusion 16. Using Language 1 22 1 23 1 31 PART 5 • DELIVERY 1 Choosing a Method of Delivery 7. 18. Controlling the Voice 19. Using the Body 1 39 1 40 1 44 1 48 PART 6 • PRESENTATION AIDS 20. Types of Presentation Aids 21. Designing Presentation Aids 22. A Brief Guide to Microsoft PowerPoint 154 155 161 164 PART 7 • TYPES OF SPEECHES 23. Informative Speaking 24. Persuasive Speaking 25. Speaking on Special Occasions 1 74 1 75 188 21 7 PART 8 • THE CLASSROOM AND BEYOND 230 26. Typical Classroom Presentation Formats 27. Science and Mathematics Courses 28. Technical Courses 29. Social Science Courses 30. Arts and Humanities Courses 31. Education Courses 32. Nursing and Allied Health Courses 33. Business Courses and Business Presentations 34. Presenting in Teams 35. Communicating in Groups 231 236 240 243 246 248 25 1 253 258...
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...Chapter 1: Introducing Public Speaking Four Characteristics of Public Speaking: 1. Public speaking features communication between a speaker and an audience 2. Public speaking is audience centered 3. Public speaking emphasizes the spoken word 4. Public speaking is usually a prepared presentation What is the historical tradition of public speaking? As far back as the fifth century B.C.E., all adult male citizens in the Greek city-state of Athens had a right to speak out in the assembly and vote on proposals relating to civic matters. The ancient Greeks were the first people to think formally about rhetoric as well as a subject. Many of Aristotle’s ideas influence the study of public speaking even today. What are the main components of the transactional model of communication? How is this model different than the linear model? The linear model process involves several key elements. Specifically a person with an idea to express is the source, and the idea, that he or she conveys to the audience constitute the message. Sources communicate their messages to one or more receivers, who try to make sense of the messages by decoding. In the transactional model, the participants in a public speaking exchange seek to create a shared meaning – a common understanding with little confusion and few misinterpretations. How does critical thinking influence public speaking? When you engage in critical thinking, you carefully evaluate the evidence and...
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... Copyright 2011 1 Informative Speech – Topic Mapping Today I would like to talk to you about _____________________________________________. Topic By examining _______________________________ , ____________________________________ , A B _________________________ , and it is my hope that you will have a better understanding C of _______________________________________________________. Topic 2 Learning activity created by: Todd L. Wirth, Ph.D. 3 Circle the most appropriate advice that Speech Bear should dispense based on the context clues. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Advance preparation Positive thinking Practice, practice, practice Learn to use an extemporaneous style of speech Avoid chemicals as stress or anxiety relievers Use movement Seeing public speaking as a conversation, not as a performance Exercises for stress/anxiety relief 4 Circle the most appropriate advice that Speech Bear should dispense based on the context clues. 1. 2...
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...“AN INFORMATIVE STUDY ABOUT SHORTHAND” _____________________________ PRESENTED TO THE FACULTY OF THE COLLEGE OF OFFICE ADMINISTRATION _____________________________ SUBMITTED TO: Professor 2012 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN OFFICE ADMINISTRATION ACNOWLEDGEMENT We would like to dedicate this research study first to our almighty God for his Guidance and wisdom. To our family who gave us financial and moral support all throughout this research. To our professor, who thought us on the step by step process of this research and to all BSOA students that are interested to make this research as their guide for their future career. Bachelor of Science in Office Administration BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN OFFICE ADMINISTRATION TABLE OF CONTENTS Abstract . . . . . . . . . . pg 1 Statement of the Problem . . . . . . . pg 2 Review of Related Literature . . . . . . . pg 2-10 Design of Investigation . . . . . . . . pg 11 Measurement Technique Used . . . . . . . pg 12-13 Findings . . . . . . . . . . pg 14-24 Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . pg 25 Summary . . . . . . . . . . pg 26-32 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN OFFICE ADMINISTRATION LIST OF FIGURES Figure Page Pitman Shorthand . . . . . . . . . 3 Munson Shorthand . . . . . . . . 3 Thomas Natural Shorthand . . . . . . . 4 Eclectic shorthand . . . . . . . . . 4 Bezenšek Shorthand . . . . . . . . 4 Boyd's...
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...Courtney Hottowe October 23, 2012 Com 345.002 Informative Speech Outline General Purpose: To Inform Specific Purpose: Create awareness among the audience Central Idea: Animal Abuse is a constantly growing issue and today I am going to provide you with some information on where it stems from and how to prevent it. Introduction I. Attention Material a. “We are coming up on our 6 month anniversary of the day we brought Lola home from Homeward Pet. She is an amazing addition to our family; I cannot imagine a better dog for us. We are so grateful for our experience with Homeward Pets, our lives are changed forever.” That is a direct quote from the Miles family, who adopted their dog from an animal shelter. b. Raise your hand if you have had either a pet dog or cat at one point in your life. c. About 62% of households in the United States has a pet, this includes 78.2 million dogs and 86.4 million cats are owned in the United States. d. Based on those statistics, think about this. According to the yearly animal abuse report, of the 1160 reported cases in 2010, 64.5% involved Dogs and 18% involved cats. II. Orienting Material e. Central Idea: Animal abuse is a constantly growing issue, and today I am going to provide you with some information on where it stems from, as well as how to prevent it. f. The slide show that I will show may be graphic, but are pictures from real life abusive households. These pictures are not meant...
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