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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and differences between the film‚ The Great Debaters and the novel‚ The Secret Life of Bees. Their context both explore the issues of discrimination and prejudice towards African Americans in the 20th century. Both film and novel are set in the South during the times of segregation‚ where Black people and White people lived separately from one another. This is primarily due to the Jim Crow laws which enforced segregation between Blacks and Whites. The Great Debaters is set in the 1930’s when no
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Public Speaking can be defined as the process of speaking to a group of people in a structured‚ deliberate manner intended to inform‚ influence‚ or entertain the listeners or a way of making your own ideas public by sharing them with other people and of influencing other people. Public speaking is a skill that is very important for student‚ college and career. However‚ some people may find it difficult due to their lack of experience in speaking or afraid been laughed by public. Public speaking
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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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A.J. Claudio V. Devincenzi English 10 May 6‚ 2010 Public Speaking Statement: Public speaking can be challenging when people are struggling to get their speech together. When on-stage speaking in front of a group of people may not seem so bad‚ unless you are unprepared to speak then it may become extremely nerve racking. Delivering a speech is easier for some than for others; however‚ it may be difficult for anyone who is ill prepared. Some ways you can be unprepared is by not spending
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| Public speaking has been taught and studied for thousands of years. | | | | | A) | True | | | | | | B) | False | | | | Feedback: Public speaking has been taught and studied around the world for thousands of years. | | | | 2 | CORRECT | | Because people have different frames of reference‚ a public speaker must take care to adapt her or his message to the particular audience being addressed. | | | | | A) | True | | | | | | B) | False |
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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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Experience in Global Context In the inspirational film The Great Debaters‚ Denzel Washington played a college professor‚ who established a debate team. The team consisted of four African American students all who studied at Wiley College‚ where Tolson worked. Professor Tolson’s role in the film was significant and he made a positive impact on each characters life in the film. Of all characters the bond between Ms. Samantha Booke‚ one of the debaters resonated with me. Professor Tolson did many things
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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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