COM 110 Public Speaking – Preparation & Delivery

Agenda (7.7) Review of Chap Key Word Quiz Leadership Video Groupthink Chapter 11 Public Speaking – Goals Public Speaking Class Exercise Chapter 12 Prep & Delivery Topic Selection and Research Present topic and basic outline to class Feedback In-Class Assignment –

Key Word Quiz – Chap 8-10 Textbook Page 171,189,206

Members & Leaders Test Yourself – Page 194 and 201 What makes a great leader? what_it_takes_to_be_a_great_leader?lang uage=en

Group Think cass-sunsteinhttp://thedailyshow.cc.com/videos/59kpyq/ cass-sunstein

Chapter 11 Goals Explain the nature of public speaking and comm. apprehension; apply suggestions for managing apprehension and overcoming procrastination Select and narrow public speaking topics Explain sociological and psychological characteristics of an audience and use analyzing speech Identify basic principles of and sources for researching topic Explain nature and types of supporting materials Generate main points for your speech from your thesis Describe major patterns of speech organization

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Nature of Public Speaking Public speaking is a form of communication in which a speaker addresses a relatively large audience with a relatively continuous discourse, usually face to face

Benefits of Public Speaking Ability to present yourself with confidence and self assurance Ability to conduct research efficiently and effectively To understand human motivation To analyze and evaluate the validity of persuasive speech and to use persuasion effectively Public speaking helps develop and refine your general communication Effective public speakers aren’t born, they’re made

Communication Apprehension Communication apprehension is experienced in all types of situations (ex. group, interpersonal) but public speaking is where apprehension is most common and severe

Communication Apprehension How apprehensive are you? Test yourself page o0_E

1.Gain experience 2.Think positively 3.Be realistic 4.See public speaking as conversation 5.Focus on your listeners 6.Stress similarity 7.Project confidence 8.Prepare and practice thoroughly 9.Move about and breathe deeply 10.Avoid using chemicals as tension relievers Ways to combat fear of public speaking

1.Select a topic, purpose, thesis 2.Analyze your audience 3.Research your topic 4.Collect supporting materials 5.Develop main points 6.Organize speech materials 7.Word your speech 8.Construct conclusion, introduction, transitions and outline 9.Rehearse your speech 10.Deliver your speech The 10 Steps for Preparing an Effective Speech

Informative Speech

Persuasive Speech

In-Class Assignment: Work on topic for persuasive speech Research, outline, review

In-Class Assignment: Present your topic to the class

Next Steps

Discussion/Homework Week #8