Chapters 1 & 2 Recap/Lecture

 A valuable skill  “means of civic engagement” (p. 5)  An ethical responsibility  A common fear (ranked higher than death by many)

SimilaritiesDifferences  Organize ideas  Tailor message  Tell story for max. impact  Adapt to listener  Structure  Formal vs. informal  Method of delivery

 Short Clip: 0o 0o  How did she handle her nervousness? Positives? Negatives?  How to deal? ◦ 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!

 Public Speaking and Critical Thinking ◦ Relationship?  Evaluation of self as speaker ◦ Effective vs. Ineffective speakers? (pg. 27; #2 & #3) ◦ Strengths? Weaknesses? ◦ Will use evaluation to create goals

 Speaker  Message (verbal and nonverbal)  Channel  Listener (frame of reference)  Feedback (verbal and nonverbal)  Interference (external vs. internal)  Situation (time and place)

 What type of feedback would be helpful?  Any potential interference?  How does our class “situation” help? Hurt?

 Prepare for and respect diversity ◦ Ethnocentrism = good or bad?  Make and strive for ethical goals  Be prepared  Be honest  Avoid abusive language (e.g. name calling)

 Plagiarism ◦ Global Plagiarism ◦ Patchwork ◦ Incremental  Applies only to direct quotes?

 Week 4 ◦ MW Class: Monday, 8/31. TR Class: Tuesday, 9/1  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  Not expecting perfection!  Speech sign ups: Week 3 ◦ MW Class: Wednesday, August 26 th. TR Class: Thursday, August 27 th  Must print critique sheets from faculty webpage  Start thinking about topics; review materials

 Pick a partner  Recommendations  TV shows? Hobbies? Sports teams? Restaurants?  Must discuss 2 recommendations; same category  How will you get our attention? How will you make the information relevant?  After speech: Self-Evaluation ◦ I did this well ◦ I think I need to work on this throughout the course ◦ Think about good qualities of a strong speaker ◦ Share with others (ask for their opinions on your delivery and organization)

Chapter 4 Lecture/Recap

 Week 4 ◦ MW Class: Monday, 8/31. TR Class: Tuesday, 9/1  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 ◦  Not expecting perfection!  Speech sign ups: Week 3 ◦ MW Class: Wednesday, August 26 th. TR Class: Thursday, August 27 th  Must print critique sheets from faculty webpage  Start thinking about topics; review materials

 Topic (select, focus, develop)  Organization ◦ Introduction (tell them what you’re gonna tell them)  Get audience’s attention?  Explain topic? ◦ Body (tell them)  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?

 Extemporaneous Delivery ◦ Not code for “wing it” ◦ Do not write entire speech out ◦ Use keywords on note cards (make sure info is visible)  Rehearse ◦ Practice in front of mirror and/or others ◦ Ask for feedback ◦ Watch samples of speeches ◦ Time your speech  On Presentation Day ◦ Be calm ◦ Avoid distracting behaviors ◦ Voice: speak loudly, slowly, and clearly ◦ Watch out for space fillers: “like, uhhh, ummm”  Speech 1 vs. Future speeches?

 What did they do well? What do they need to work on? Example 1: 18KJ_HPe8http:// 18KJ_HPe8 Example 2:

 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  Be creative!!  Critique groups; ask different classmates

Consider textbook activity, two informal speeches, initial goals, and comments from your classmates.