2007年10月1日 星期一

Speech Preparation--(Sept. 26 & Oct. 03 2007)

A Few Basic Concepts

  • Public speaking is audience centered. (2)
  • The public speaking effectiveness process model (3)
  • Public speaking skills empower. (6-7)
  • Public speaking challenges us to behave ethically. (8-9) (Discuss p.9,29)
  • Competence is learned. (10)
  • Nervousness is normal, can be even helpful. (14-17) Manage it. (18-20)


An Effective Speech Plan:Six Action Steps (21-26)

  • Yes, I do have a message! And I want to share. (finding a topic and setting a specific goal) (44,58-60)
  • Understand the audience and plan to adapt (49,54)
  • Gather & evaluate information (Chap.6)
  • Organize & develop ideas into a well-structured outline (Chaps.7、8)
  • Design appropriate aids (Chap. 9)
  • PRACTICE the speech wording & delivery! (Chap. 10, 11)

Effective Listening
  • Definition (33)
  • Why is effective listening important?
  • Attending, understanding & retaining, Critically analyzing (34-37)
  • Case discussion (37)
  • Effective Listening behavior (38)
  • Evaluating Speech Effectiveness (38-40)

From a Topic to Specific Goal : the narrowing down process

  • Subject vs. topic (44-45)
  • Know your audience: demographic, knowledge level, interest, attitude
  • Know the speech setting: expectation, location, and occasion
  • Speech goal: from general to specific.
  • Must be crafted carefully as it is the foundation of organizing the speech. (59)


Writing a Specific Goal Statement

  • A complete sentence. (59)
  • Revise the sentence until it specifies the desired responses.
  • Contains only one idea. Describes the precise focus of the speech.

Example:

  1. I want my audience to understand the effects of illiteracy.
  2. ~ to believe that illiteracy is a major problem.
  3. ~ to understand the nature of illiteracy and its effects on the individual and society.
  4. ~ to understand the three ways illiteracy hinders a person’s effectiveness in the workplace.
  5. Discuss 4.4 (60)

Speech Organization

  • Helps attending, understanding & retaining, Critical analysis.
  • Has an opening, the body and a conclusion.
  • Effective transition
  • Has an Opening (introduction), a body and a conclusion.
  • Listing sources(144-7)


Introduction, Conclusion & Transition

  • Introduction :1) Win audience attention 2) Set the tone, 3) Lead into Content, 4) Establish speaker credibility, 5) Create goodwill. (133-40)
  • Types of introduction
  • Conclusion (141-6) to review what has been said and to hit home with your point.
  • Types of conclusion
  • The Body: 2 or 3 main points with supporting details
  • Transition (127-8)


Thesis Statement

  • Comes after setting goal, gathering information, identifying main points (112-5).
  • Is a complete sentence that combines the goal and the main points of the speech.
  • Used as a transition into the body of speech.
  • Examples (116) and exercises (117~8)


The Speech Outline

  • Speech title (147)
  • Specific speech goal
  • Write the introduction and conclusion
  • Thesis statement
  • Topic sentence and supports for each main points (124-6) (Action step 4).
  • Wording for transitions (127)
  • Example(150-1)
  • Reflect on Ethics (129)

Practice Delivery

  • Prepare well in advance so you have time to practice.
  • Four types of delivery: memorized, scripted, extemporaneous, impromptu (200-1)
  • Elements of delivery: Voice, articulation, bodily action, (191-6)
  • Conversational Style (196-200)
  • Rehearsal! (201-6) Practice aloud. Use Notes (not your script on large paper!)
  • Reflect on ethics (209)


A Narrative/Personal Experience Speech

  • A presentation of your experience and the significance you attach to it.
  • Is often emotional.
  • Has a climax to which the details build up.
  • Is developed with supporting details so the point has a maximum effect.
  • The effect is enhanced by using dialogue.Uses clear & vivid language to tell the story.


Introduction of Yourself

  • Narrow down the subject: interest, insight, and understanding of you as an individual
  • As if you were telling a story to friends
  • Create and memorize your opening & closing
  • Make a point, say it again in different words, illustrate the point, state it once more.
  • Can use note cards if necessary.
  • Speak, don’t read!

Speech Plan (for this class)

  • Plan for audience adaptation (84)
  • The complete speech outline
  • Source citation, when appropriate.
  • Submit to class blog on or before the day of your speech
  • Always include your name, ID number and your section


Table Topics

  • “Think and Speak” on your feet
  • You have little time to prepare for it—Or, Your entire life is a preparation for the moment.
  • Impromptu speech
  • Focus on the audience!
  • Apply Creative & Critical thinking
  • Have a Structure: Opening, body, conclusion
  • Read widely, learn about current events, and always try to generate a response.

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