CHOOSING A SPEECH TOPIC 11 © 2011 The McGraw-Hill Companies. All rights reserved.

Slides:



Advertisements
Similar presentations
Enquiry Skills Investigating Methods o oo of Enquiry.
Advertisements

SPEAKING PURSUASIVELY 15 © 2011 The McGraw-Hill Companies. All rights reserved.
12/17/ H/Tropicana Public Speaking Program Jackson County Extension Ben Knowles 4-H Extension Agent I.
How to Create an MLA citation for a web document....
Defining Purpose  General Purpose  Specific Purpose  Thesis Statement.
Public Speaking Choosing and Developing a Topic. Introduction and Overview Choosing a topic Choosing a topic Defining purpose Defining purpose Analyzing.
Understanding Human Communication, Ninth Edition Adler/Rodman Copyright © 2006 by Oxford University Press, Inc.Understanding Human Communication, Ninth.
CHAPTER 10 CHOOSING & DEVELOPING A TOPIC. I. CHOOSING A TOPIC  A. Start Early!  B. Choose a topic that is interesting to you and it will probably be.
Finding Information Online Objectives: Students will be able to distinguish between web search tools and library search tools and understand the types.
Preparing for a Public Presentation CHAPTER 11. Public Speaking and Personal Relationships People seek to inform, understand, persuade respect, trust,
Understanding Writing: The Rhetorical Situation Brought to you by the Purdue University Online Writing Lab.
Chapter Thirteen: Planning Public Speaking. Ch13: Planning Public Speaking Copyright © 2006 Wadsworth 2.
Getting Started Position Papers. Getting Started w Goal: Create a persuasive position paper that makes clear claims supported by good reasons and credible.
Building Health Skills Chapter 2. Focusing on the main ideas… In this lesson you will learn how to: In this lesson you will learn how to: –Demonstrate.
CHAPTER 6 ANALYZING THE AUDIENCE. General Goals / Purposes of Public Speaking (page 20)  To Inform  To Persuade  To Entertain  To Motivate  To Mark.
Textbook Website  wadsworth/course_products_wp.pl?fid=M20b&flag= student&product_isbn_issn= &discipli ne_number=25.
Analyzing and Adapting to Your Audience.  Goal is….to learn enough about your audience so that you are able to adapt your purpose, goal, and eventual.
Preparing for a Speech Select a topic Know the audience Consider the occasion Establish the purpose Write a Thesis.
Understanding Writing: The Rhetorical Situation
Copyright ©2011, 2008, 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Essentials of Human Communication, 7 th Edition Joseph A. DeVito Hunter College.
Copyright © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Slide 1.
Between One and Many: The Art and Science of Public Speaking Ch. 1: Practical Speaking.
Chapter 11 Preparing and Researching Presentations.
Selecting your topic Chapter 6. Selecting your topic: An overview We choose topics everyday The best topics meet three key criteria –They are interesting.
Speaking and Listening
Introduction to Rhetoric
Speaking to Persuade Chapter 7. p119~. Persuasive speech Purpose: to convince others to change their feelings, beliefs, or behavior. A salesperson. A.
Purdue University Writing Lab Understanding Writing: The Rhetorical Situation A workshop brought to you by the Purdue University Writing Lab.
Creating Better Speeches LET I. Introduction Throughout your life you will be asked to give speeches. These speeches may be formal presentations or just.
©2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Chapter 8 Researching Your Message.
Cornerstone: Discovering Your Potential, Learning Actively, and Living Well, 5e Sherfield, Montgomery, & Moody © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle.
I Speak 2010 © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Chapter 4 Analyzing the Audience.
The Art of Public Speaking
CH 42 DEVELOPING A RESEARCH PLAN CH 43 FINDING SOURCES CH 44 EVALUATING SOURCES CH 45 SYNTHESIZING IDEAS Research!
How to address this question  Using your research into how films are created or other examples of how the media industry carries out research you have.
Understanding Writing: The Rhetorical Situation Brought to you by the Purdue University Online Writing Lab.
Selecting Your Topic The Better Speaker Series 274.
© 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. CHAPTER 4 Speech Goals 4.1Speaking Situations, Subjects, and Topics 4.2Analyze the Audience and the Setting.
Chapter Ate.
Perceptions How you see things. To perceive: to gain an understanding of a person, idea, or situation. / What builds our perceptions / Past experiences.
Type I Why is it important to document sources? Why is using a style guide (MLA) important? –OGT SA Response (4 points)
Selecting a Topic Speech Class. Select & Clarify a Topic CONSIDER 3 FACTORS: Your own experiences and interests, Occasion, Makeup, knowledge, attitude,
Chapter 11: Topic Selection and Development COMM3 Verderber, Sellnow, and Verderber © 2014 Cengage Learning.
Purdue University Writing Lab Understanding Writing: The Rhetorical Situation A workshop brought to you by the Purdue University Writing Lab.
Databases vs the Internet. QUESTION: What is the main difference between using library databases and search engines? ANSWER: Databases are NOT the Internet.
Career Communication Chapter 9 Effective Meetings.
I. Determine topic II. Determine main points (usually 2-5 main points) III. Research main points IV. Begin writing the outline a. Write the body of the.
AP German Language & Culture Exam Prep Tips. World Languages and Cultures In today's global community, competence in more than one language is an essential.
Chapter Objectives  Explain why public speakers must be audience centered.  Explain what it means to say that audiences are egocentric.  Identify the.
 Is the exchange of thoughts, feelings, and beliefs between two or more people  Effective communication  Clearly say what you mean  I messages  Pay.
2-1 DK Guide to Public Speaking, Second Edition Lisa A. Ford-Brown Copyright © 2014, 2012 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Understanding Writing: The Rhetorical Situation Adapted from the Purdue University Online Writing Lab PPT.
Copyright (c) Allyn & Bacon 2008 Essentials of Human Communication, 6/e Chapter Ten: (Steps 1–6) (Steps 1–6) Public Speaking Preparation This multimedia.
The three elements of health—physical, mental/emotional, and social—are interconnected, like the sides of a triangle. When one side receives too much.
Chp 2, L1 Bell Ringer 10/15/14 What are two ways you could show support for a health cause or organization? Please label the very top (white pages)
UNIT 3 DO NOW #1  ON Managebac. ON MANAGEBAC Unit 3 Do Now #2.
Purdue University Writing Lab Understanding Writing: The Rhetorical Situation (Context)
Courtesy of Purdue University Writing Lab Understanding Writing: The Rhetorical Situation.
The Art of Public Speaking CHAPTER 5 Analyzing the Audience.
PUBLIC SPEAKING. TYPES OF SPEECHES  Informative- provide information.  Persuasive- speeches given to change or sway the mind of the audience to align.
A SPEAKER’S GUIDEBOOK 6TH EDITION Chapter 7
Chapter 8: Developing Your Speech
Chapter 7 Selecting a Topic and Connecting to the Audience.
Using Credible Internet Sources
2.6 Analyzing the Audience
University of Northern IA
University of Northern IA
Chapter 6 Selecting Your Topic.
University of Northern IA
1 Adapting to audience.
Presentation transcript:

CHOOSING A SPEECH TOPIC 11 © 2011 The McGraw-Hill Companies. All rights reserved.

] [ What’s To Come » Know Why You’re Speaking » Choose an Appropriate Topic » Analyze Your Audience » Know Where to Find Information

] [ Know Why You’re Speaking » We speak to inform » We speak to persuade » We speak to entertain » We speak to introduce » We speak to give honor

] [ Choose an Appropriate Topic » Brainstorm to identify potential topics What topics do you care about? »What experiences, hobbies, beliefs, attitudes, values, and skills do you have? »How do you enjoy spending your time? »What issues do you care about? What topics are in the news? »Newspapers, magazines, news broadcasts »News web pages and search engines

] [ Choose an Appropriate Topic » Identify topics that are right for you What do you already know about the topic? What do you need to learn about the topic? How much do you care about the topic? How valuable is the topic?

] [ Choose an Appropriate Topic » Identify topics that are right for your audience How appropriate is the topic for your audience? How much will your audience care about the topic?

] [ Choose an Appropriate Topic » Identify topics that are right for the occasion Why are you speaking? What is the emotional tone of the event?

] [ Analyze Your Audience » Consider who your listeners are Audience analysis: thinking carefully about the characteristics of your listeners »Age »Facility with computer-mediated communication »Sex and sexual orientation »Culture »Socioeconomic status »Physical and mental characteristics »Political orientation

] [ Analyze Your Audience » Consider the situation of your listeners Think about the context of your speaking engagement »Purpose of your audience »Audience size »Time available for your speech »Demands competing for your listeners’ attention »Your audience’s existing knowledge about your topic

] [ Know Where to Find Information » Internet research General search engine »google.com »yahoo.com »bing.com Research search engine »scholar.google.com »scirus.com »pubmed.com

] [ Know Where to Find Information » Internet research Website search »American Medical Association: ama-assn.org »National Endowment for the arts: arts.gov »Environmental Protection Agency: epa.gov

] [ Know Where to Find Information » Library research Books Periodicals Nonprint materials » Personal observations Directly observing a phenomenon Taking notes about what you see and hear

] [ Know Where to Find Information » Surveys Personal interviews Questionnaires

] [ For Review » For what reasons might you plan a speech? » How can you select a topic that is right for you and your audience? » Where can you find supporting information?