COPING WITH PUBLIC SPEAKING ANXIETY Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate whether the teaching of affective strategies helps students’ reduce their public speaking anxiety. We used the questionnaire Personal Report of Public Speaking Anxiety (PRPSA) developed by McCroskey (1970; 1992) in order to determine the level of anxiety that a student experiences while holding a speech. At the beginning of the semester‚ the students were asked to fill out the questionnaire by approximating
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Lucas: The Art of Public Speaking‚ 8/e PREFACE If it is true‚ as Walter Pater said‚ that “a book‚ like a person‚ has its fortunes‚” then fortune has indeed smiled upon The Art of Public Speaking. As the book enters its eighth edition‚ I am deeply appreciative of the students and teachers who have made it the leading work on its subject at colleges and universities across the United States. In preparing this edition‚ I have retained what readers have identified as the main strengths of
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UNIVERSITI TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN (UTAR) UALL 3033 PUBLIC SPEAKING AND ORAL PRESENTATION BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMME ACADEMIC SESSION 201010 Tutorial 1 Introduction to Public Speaking Task 1 You are to introduce yourself creatively to your classmates. You have 2 minutes to prepare. Your introduction should include the following: a. Name b. Nick name/short name (how did you get it) c. Interest/hobby (s) d. What will you be doing in 5 years’
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COM 1010 The goal of public speaking is to gain a desired response from the listener without inflicting any form of harm on the individual listeners. Public speaking is a powerful tool and as a result carries serious ethical responsibilities. Ethics “involves systematizing‚ defending‚ and recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior”.1 What makes us trust a speaker or believe that he or she is a reliable source? Who can we trust to have our best interests at heart? According to Stephan Lucas
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What is public speaking? I used to define public speaking as a simple‚ casual conversation with my audiences. However‚ I realize that I was wrong after completing Comm. 20. Through a series of learning objectives for this course‚ I have come to an understanding that public speaking is actually a life skill. As I progress through this course‚ these learning objectives have become guidelines for my speeches and helped me improve in my public speaking skills. The first learning objective is about
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information‚ and attitudes that lead to action in achieving a desired goal is Answer an action plan. empowerment. self-confidence. organization. 0 points Question 2 1. Which of the following skills learned in a public-speaking course are among the skills most sought after by an employer? Answer ethically adapting information to listeners organizing ideas persuading others holding listeners’ attention all of the above 0 points Question
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1‚Similarities and Difference between public speaking and conversation: 1‚Organizing your thoughts logically.2‚Tailoring your message to your audience.3‚Telling a story for maximum impact.4‚Adapting to listener feedback.1‚public speaking is more highly structured.2‚ public speaking requires more formal language.3‚public speaking requires a different method of delivery.2.Strategies to Help Reduce Stage Fright:require speaking experience‚ prepare prepare prepare‚Think positively‚use the power of visualization
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December 2nd‚ 2001 Introduction to Public Speaking Class When I signed up to take this class‚ I was very excited but I did not know that we would have to stand before an audience and do live speeches. When I did find this out‚ I became very nervous but looked forward to the upcoming challenge. In this class I have learned how to put a speech together to include the outline. I have also learned that when giving a speech‚ there are rules for giving clear instructions
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Public speaking can be a nerve-wracking‚ complex process. However‚ one important aspect should never be forgotten: good speakers are made‚ not born. Even the most polished public speakers today‚ whether politicians‚ motivational speakers‚ spokespersons‚ etc.‚ had to learn and apply the basics of public speaking. Mastering public speaking builds confidence and creates a sense of satisfaction. In a way‚ the ability to be a good speaker allows you a greater sense of personal control. Participation
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of a magazine or journal article‚ written by someone other than the original author. abstract words Words that refer to ideas or concepts. acceptance speech A speech that gives thanks for a gift‚ an award‚ or some other form of public recognition. acronym A word composed of the initial letters or parts of a series of words. active listening Giving undivided attention to a speaker in a genuine effort to understand the speaker’s point of view. ad hominem fallacy
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