...offering guidance and support in difficult times. General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: The importance of qualified family counseling for families of veterans suffering from PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder) as an example of doing God’s work Examples can be found in the following scriptures (2 Timothy 5:8; Matthew 25:35-36; Hebrews 13:16; Introduction I. Attention-getter The family unit is suffering in today’s military. According to an article from military.com the divorce rate for the military in 2015 was 3%. In 2001, before the war the rate was only 2.6. At its peak in 2011 the divorce rate was 3.7%. In order to keep the family unit together and strong a qualified counselor is needed for our military service members, veterans, and family (Bushatz, Amy, 2014). II. Motive for Listening A strong family unit and religion are two of the most important influences in helping our service men, women, and veterans today especially the ones trying to cope with the effects of PTSD. III. Credibility Statement As a wife of thirteen years to a veteran suffering from PTSD I feel and understand the need of strong Christian counseling first hand. IV. Purpose or Thesis Statement Becoming a family counselor for family’s dealing with the strain of a loved one with PTSD is doing godly work but also a good career choice. V. Preview Statement During this speech I will explain what PTSD is and its symptoms,...
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...Elizabeth Ann Armstrong Course Speech (27 WEB 201108) Test Quiz 3 Started 8/29/11 3:09 PM Submitted 8/29/11 3:14 PM Status Completed Score 17 out of 20 points Time Elapsed 4 minutes. Instructions Answer questions. Question 1 .1 out of 1 points Reggie had a speech to prepare. He selected a topic, did his research, and sat down to draft the speech. He outlined the main points first and added the introduction and conclusion later. Is this a "textbook" way to organize a speech? Answer Selected Answer: Yes; your text suggests to start with the body of the speech first, then go back and draft the intro. Correct Answer: Yes; your text suggests to start with the body of the speech first, then go back and draft the intro. . Question 2 .1 out of 1 points The primary objective of class lectures, seminars, and workshops is to Answer Selected Answer: inform. Correct Answer: inform. . Question 3 .1 out of 1 points When you inform, which of the following do you accomplish? Answer Selected Answer: all of the above Correct Answer: all of the above . Question 4 .0 out of 1 points If the central idea is "There are three ways to interpret the stock-market page of your local newspaper," and you organize the speech into three parts, which method are you using to generate the main ideas? Answer Selected Answer: all of the above Correct Answer: logical divisions . Question 5 .1...
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...Speech Preparation Reflection Alicia Ramos COM/110 April 25, 2016 Linda Price Speech Preparation Reflection The best way to prepare for a presentation, one must consider the best method, the type of presentation and the audience for a given topic. There are four different types of presentation methods they are; Impromptu, Extemporaneous Speaking, Using a Manuscript, and Memorization. Each of the four methods is appropriate in certain situations. Impromptu is a speech that frequently involves no preparation time and forces you to think on your feet. With no opportunity to prepare, you must rely on what you know. Extemporaneous is a speech that involves preparation and practice. This form of delivery has many advantages. Specifically, speakers can maintain a personal connection with their listeners and respond to their feedback. Manuscript is a speech where everything is written out. The speaker reads the manuscript word for word. Memorized is a speech that has been committed to memory. This method may be useful when you know you will be receiving an award or recognition so you make sure you thank the right people. An informative speech is one that informs the audience. This week our assignment was to do an informative presentation. I know when doing an informative presentation I must inform my audience strictly with facts. I decided to do the presentation about my company and services we provide because I wanted to inform my audience about social services we...
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...on Terror President Obama gave a speech confirming the death of Osama bin Laden. His ten minute speech was something that the American people needed to hear. After ten long years, some justice had finally been served, and president Obama was able to inform America of this great success. The president is attempting to inform the country of the events leading up to Bin Laden’s death. All of the conflict with Osama bin Laden began on a date most people will never forget. On September 11, 2001 al-Qaeda, bin Laden’s terrorist group, launched an attack on American soil. Two planes were flown into the World Trade Center, one into the Pentagon, and another into a field in southern Pennsylvania. As a result of this terrorist attack on the United States, 2,996 people were murdered and more than 6,000 people were injured. This was a proclamation of war by al-Qaeda. Because of this horrible tragedy, Osama bin Laden became the number one wanted man and was hated by all Americans. For the ten years that followed the attacks, people were permanently scarred and emotionally rocked. Everyone wanted bin Laden dead. And therefore, Obama’s speech on May 1 was some of the best news that the United States had received. Through his speech the President is trying to inform the nation that now is a time to rejoice ,but the war on terror is far from over. President Obama achieves this through invoking powerful emotions connected to past events. Throughout his speech, president Obama is incorporating various...
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...Informative Speech Outline Template TITLE General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform my audience… (complete this sentence with your specific topic) (Please note that the general purpose and specific purpose are for planning purposes only. They are not to be stated in the speech presentation. When you deliver the speech, you will start the speech with your attention getter.) Introduction I. Attention getter: Some options here are to ask a question, offer a quote, or give a statistic that will get the audience’s attention. It should be relevant to the speech topic. II. Audience-Topic Connection: Explain why your audience should care about your topic. III. Speaker Credibility: Establish speaker credibility at the beginning of the speech by explaining to the audience why you’re qualified to speak on this topic based on experience and/or interest. Thesis Statement: The thesis statement is a one-sentence summary of what you plan to cover in the presentation. This central idea is actually stated to the audience and serves as a preview of the key ideas. Body (You should have two to five key ideas in the body of the speech labeled as I, II, III and so on.) I. A. B. (Transition sentence) II. A. 1. 2. a. (Some of your key ideas may have one or two layers of sub-ideas, particularly where you have incorporated information from your sources.) b. B. 1. 2. 3. C. 1. 2. (Transition sentence) ...
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...Amendment I of the Constitution of the United States of America sets the stage for what the government can’t (or at least shouldn’t be able to) deny a person. Right off the bat, the Constitution gives people the right to the freedom of speech, press, religion, and to complaint to or ask for help from the government without punishment. However, the first amendment of the Constitution sometimes get controversial. Some people want certain use of language to be illegal while other want to protect their right. What some people don’t realize, is that the first amendment gives you the most fundamental freedoms. The first amendment gives you the most fundamental freedoms because it allows you to speak your mind, belief what you want, and inform people about what you want without fear of punishment....
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...44th president, Barack Obama, in his 2009 inauguration speech, he implies different types of actions he would make to make America greater than it was. Barack’s purpose of the entire speech was to bring back change to America. He adopts an inspirational type of tone about the crisis of America. Obama begins his speech by stating all the ups and downs that America has had. He then states in the article”Today I say to you that challenges we face are real”, which mean his appeal was to logos because he relies on logic.Obama also uses appeals to ethos and pathos to inform what he will do for his future plans.For example, he states “And those of us who manage the public’s dollars will be held to account to spend wisely, reform from bad habits...
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...speeches. For purpose of illustration, this guide has three main points in the body of the speech. On your speeches, of course, the number and organization of main points, sub points, and sub-sub points will vary depending on the topic and purpose of any given speech. However, the elements needed in the outline- title, specific purposes statement, central idea, introduction, body, conclusion, connectives, bibliography- will remain the same. Name; Viet Nguyen Date: Section: Title General Purpose: To Inform Specific Purpose Statement: To inform my audience about the Indian culture’s diversity Central Idea: Indian Wedding and Marriages Introduction (1) Gain the attention and interest of the audience; (2) Reveal the topic of the speech; (3) Establish credibility and goodwill; (4) Preview the body of the speech. (Connective: Make sure the audience knows you are moving from the introduction into the first main point of the body. Body I. A single complete sentence expressing the main point of this section of the speech. A. Sub point [As with main points, sub points should be written in full-sentences.] 1. Sub-Sub point 2. Sub-sub point B. Sub point (Connective: Use a transition or other connective to help the audience move with you from one main point to the next.) II. A single complete sentence expressing the main point of this section of the speech. A. Sub point B. Sub point 1. Sub-sub point a. Sub-sub-sub point b. Sub-sub-sub point ...
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...SAMPLE SPEECH WITH COMMENTARY SAMPLE PREPARATION OUTLINE WITH COMMENTARY The following outline for a six-minute informative speech illustrates the principles just discussed. The commentary explains the procedures used in organizing the speech and writing the outline. (Check with your teacher to see if she or he wants you to include a title with your outline.) Panic Attacks | COMMENTARY | Topic: Panic Attack | Stating your specific purpose and central idea as separate units before the text of the outline makes it easier to judge how well you have constructed the outline to achieve your purpose and to communicate your central idea. | Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the nature, extent, and symptoms of panic attacks. Central Idea: Panic attacks are serious medical conditions whose fearful symptoms affect millions of people. | Labeling the introduction marks it as a distinct section that plays a special role in the speech. | Introduction | The opening story gets attention and, as it progresses, reveals the topic of the speech. | I. I can't breathe, my arms are tingling, I'm really dizzy, and it feels as if my heart is about to fly out of my chest. II. When this happened to me three years ago at an outdoor concert, I was really frightened. A. At the time, I had no idea what was going on. B. My doctor told me later that I had experienced a panic attack. | Here the speaker establishes her credibility and previews the main points to be discussed...
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...Emalee Foote Professor Francis Eng 105 09 February 16 Ronald Reagan and the Shuttle Challenger Crash On January 28, 1986, Ronald Reagan delivered a speech on the topic of the shuttle Challenger crash from the oval office in Washington D.C. In his speech, he discusses the events that took place and speaks to many about the tragedy. He addresses the children who watched it happen live, NASA workers, the families of the victims, and everyone else in the United States. He discusses what we will do next because even though this is a time of much tragedy we as a nation need to stand together and continue to go on our journey. Ronald Reagan effectively uses pathos and logos to inform the nation of the tragedy and to persuade them that we must not...
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...Topic: Komoboko Dip with Ritz Crackers What is this speech’s audience? People who are hosting a Super bowl parties and want to make a fast and easy snack. What is this speech’s specific purpose? To help individuals who has no time because of work and family. In choosing a specific purpose, how may you narrow the topic so it is appropriate to this audience? I would like to inform my audience that there is a really easy and quick snack that will be tasty. Demographic Audience Analysis: What special adaptation is necessary in the speech? It depends on the individuals taste and preferences. Some people could be allergic to fish cake or they prefer not to eat mayonnaise. Age: Making sure that when presenting such a speech that is targeted for the right age group. Children may prefer candy or sweets and adults may or may not like the taste of the snack. Gender: It is important that I do not offend someone’s gender in the process of giving my speech. Whether it is female or male it depends on what kinds of food they eat. Sexual orientation: Sexual orientation has nothing to do with my speech, but I need to make sure that I am not discriminating anyone because of their sexual preference. Religion: Although my ingredients may be from one culture who’s belief is of their own. There is no religion requirement to participate in making or eating this snack Racial, ethnic, and cultural background: Race and ethnicity has nothing to do with it, but cultural it may have a tiny...
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...is effectively used to prove throughout these pieces of texts the subject and writing to the rhetoric concepts mentioned. Neil Armstrong, the man to take the first walks on moon’s surface, along with another astronaut. Having millions of people watching such an historic event, the Times of London article informed many of them. Allowing not only the journalist to inform, but as well the astronauts themselves. The article's main focus is to inform what exactly happened that day, which therefore affects the writing of the text in first/third person point of view. This particular article uses logos by stating general facts of the event. It provides dialogue from the astronauts to provide more to their statement that were mentioned. Also it uses specific details from the perspective of the astronauts to defend their points clearer....
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...communicate your central idea. | Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the symptoms, extent and ways to treat panic attacks. Central Idea: is important to know about panic attacks such as their symptoms, the seriousness of the condition, and the necessary treatment to overcome them. | Labeling the introduction marks it as a distinct section that plays a special role in the speech. | Introduction | The opening story gets attention and, as it progresses, reveals the topic of the speech. | I. I can't breathe, my arms are tingling, I'm really dizzy, and it feels as if my heart is about to fly out of my chest. II. When this happened to me three years ago at an outdoor concert, I was really frightened. A. At the time, I had no idea what was going on. B. My doctor told me later that I had experienced a panic attack. | Here the speaker establishes her credibility and previews the main points to be discussed in the body of the speech. | III. I have learned a lot about my condition during the past three years, and I did additional research for this speech. IV. Today I would like to inform you about the nature of panic attacks, the people affected most often by them, and the options for treatment. | Including transitions ensures that the speaker has worked out how to connect one idea to the next. Notice that the transition is not included in the system of symbolization and indentation used for the rest of the speech. | Transition:...
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...is the anchor and executive director of the Public Broadcasting Services show named after him (“Historic 10th annual media summit”, n.d., Pa) Ken Auletta is the author of 11 books, including five national best sellers and has won numerous journalism honors. Connie Schultz is a winner of Pulitzer Prize in 2005 and a nationally syndicated columnist for Creators Syndicate. As for Al Roker, the host and weatherman of NBC's "Today" show is a 10-time Emmy Award winner. And his thriving multimedia company, Al Roker Productions, is involved in development and production of network, cable, home video and public television program (“Media summit luminaries”, n.d.). The organizational pattern executed in this speech was that of the informative organizational model, which was made to inform the audience about its topic. These panelists were not argumentative—they described, announced, or explained their opinions without taking sides. To be specific, the strategy used in this panel was categorical approach. The whole panel discussion was held by illustrating one topic—technology and media, and then was divided into four subtopics. To begin with, the hint given by the moderator Auletta discussed the background of...
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...COM 225 Public Speaking Professional speech Critique Questions ***Please use this to evaluate your professional speeches. Please also remember to provide some type of proof of your attendance. 1. Who was the speaker? John Lynch 2. What was the topic of the speech? Finding your identity in Christ and not using masks to hide your weaknesses and sins. 3. How did the speaker establish his/her credibility? John is a very credible source, and he established that by referencing the book he is the author of, TrueFaced. TrueFaced was written by John and three other elders here at Open Door and its main focus is to teach us how to trust God and others with our hearts. 4. Did the speaker have an attention getter and describe it? He got the audience’s attention by creating the imagery of a fork in the road. One path is laden with self-achievement, stress, and loneliness; while the other is filled with grace, community, friendships and a sense of peace. He said that we are all standing at that fork in the road and we need to make a choice as to which way we want to live this life here on earth. The way he described this fork in the road brought everyone to his attention and left the audience anxious to listen to everything else he had to say about living your life with Jesus as a part of it. 5. What was the General Purpose of the speech? The general purpose of the speech was to inform Believers and non-believers of what these two different...
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