Chapter 3 Speaking Confidently I. Nervousness about public speaking is normal and widespread. A. Many celebrities and public figures admit to a fear of public speaking. B. Many ordinary citizens place public speaking at or near the top of their lists of fears. C. A clear majority of college students list fear of public speaking as their chief communication weakness. 1. James McCroskey’s Personal Report of Public Speaking Anxiety shows that nearly
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Billy Ray Johnson Mr. Dowie Public Speaking Argument 4 March 2015 I believe that it is permissible to use deadly force against repeated domestic violence. Domestic violence is the third leading cause of homelessness among families‚ according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/press/press_releases_media_advisories/2010/HUDNo.10-248 Permissible: Permitted; allowed Repeated: done or occurring again several times in the same way Domestic
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Specific Purpose: To persuade my public speaking class about the importance of recycling. Introduction: Attention Getter: Credibility: In my household‚ my family always recycled. Relevance: It is important to know the importance of recycling‚ because it will affect not only your future‚ but your families futures as well. Link: First we will talk about Why you should Recycle General Purpose: To persuade Specific Purpose: To persuade my public speaking class about the importance of
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total meaning of a message comes to us through non verbal signals. In addition‚ when nonverbal signals contradict verbal signals‚ people tend to believe the nonverbal signals over the verbal ones. Nonverbal Communication is extremely important for public speakers for it conveys meaning and can either enhance or detract from the overall message. PERSONAL APPEARANCE EYE CONTACT FACIAL EXPRESSION POSTURE GESTURES TECHNOLOGY AND DELIVERY PERSONAL APPEARANCE Personal appearance
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Fears and Concerns about Public Speaking Fears and Concerns about Public Speaking There are many things in this world that one can have a fear of. One could be scared of bugs‚ the dark‚ or heights; but a major fear is the fear of having to speak in public. In everyday life public speaking is necessary‚ whether it be in a social or professional setting. My biggest fears and concerns about public speaking are being the center of attention‚ rejection‚ and failure. Being the center of attention
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Public Speaking Self Reflection John Doe COMM/218 04 Jul 2014 Professor doe 1 James Kent Professor John Randall COMM/218 04 Jul 2014 Public Speaking Self-Reflection During the first week of class we learned about presentations and talking in front of people. At which each individual experienced nervousness and fear. As we gave our presentations each person was given a critique on strengths and weaknesses. I saw many weaknesses in my presentation and intend on working on finding ways
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There are certain dos that you need to always keep in mind when speaking in public. But there are also things that you are advised not to do. 1. Plan your talk - Don’t forget that any lecture is a performance: you must work to get your message across. 2. Don’t forget your presentation. 3. Don’t apologize - No need to apologize when you give a speech or tell the audience that you are nervous. They might not even notice that you are. 4. Don’t talk about how awesome you are and
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Quick Guide to Public Speaking Preparations * Audience: The goal of public speaking is to gain a response from your listeners-to get them to think‚ feel‚ or act in a certain way. To reach the listeners‚ find out as much as you can about them( Age‚ gender‚ racial‚ ethnic background‚ religion‚ education level‚ attitudes towards you and the subject‚ how much they know about the subject) Adapt your speech to meet their needs and interests. * Topic: Choose a topic that is interesting and about
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Multiple choice/ Fill-in-the-blank 1. Many skills used in public speaking are the same as those used in everyday conversation: a) logically organized thoughts‚ b) messages tailored to audience‚ c) stories told for maximum impact‚ d) feedback adapted to listener. 2. Critical thinking – focused‚ organized‚ involves the logical relationships along ideas‚ the soundness of evidence‚ and the differences between fact and opinion. 3. Frame of reference – the sum of person’s knowledge‚
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and enthusiasm despite begin diagnosed with cancer six months earlier. Because of the importance and popularity of this inspiring lecture I will provide a critique of Dr. Pausch ability to deliver his massage to his audience and analyze his public speaking mechanics. More specifically I will look at the way he keeps the audience engaged and what are the areas he could improve. Strengths noted: From the moment the lecture began I was hooked. Dr. Pausch did not waste any time keeping
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