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Welcome to Speech!
This course is designed to improve skills in group discussion
and extemporaneous speaking for practical application in
personal, social, and business situations.
Organization of Course
There are 5 instructional learning plans, covered in the first 5 weeks:
LP1:Intro Benefits of public speaking, ethics and plagiarism
LP2:Writing Topic selection, research, citation and outlining.
LP3:Delivery Preparation, presentation, nonverbals and audience analysis.
LP4:Format Delivery and organization of specific required speeches
LP5:Evaluation Effective listening and constructive criticism.
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• In Class Assignments (ICA) Required Assignments
Frequency: Most weeks
Points: 10 participation points each
Collaboration: Group participation is encouraged. Check answers by accessing
the testing links provided.
Format: Hard copy and online
• Pretests (PT)
Frequency: Weeks 1-5
Points: 20 participation points each
Collaboration: Group participation is encouraged. Check answers by accessing
the testing links provided. Outlines that are assigned as homework will be
anonymously evaluated during class discussion.
Format: Hard copy and online
• Tests (T)
Frequency: Most weeks
Points: 20-50 each (10 points per chapter covered)
Collaboration: Open book/note
Format: Hard copy and online
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Required Assignments
• Speeches (S)
Frequency: Weeks 5, 7-10
Points: 70-150 points
Collaboration: Peer review of outlines is encouraged.
Format: Oral presentation
• Midterm (M)-Worth 200 points
Frequency: Week 6
Points: 200 points
Collaboration: Group construct of “Cheat Sheet” is encouraged.
Format: Hard copy and online. Cumulative exam over LP1-5.
• Panel Discussion and Award Presentation (P)
Frequency: Week 11
Points: 100 points
Collaboration: Group participation is required.
Format: Oral presentation
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GradingWorth Total
In Class Assignments-8 10 80
Pretests-4 20 80
Tests-4 varies 120
Midterm 200 200
Extemporaneous Speech 80 80
Informative Speech 90 90
Demonstrative Speech 100 100
Persuasive Speech 150 150
Panel Discussion 100 100
1000
Scale Grade Range
90%-A A 900-1000 pts
80%-B B 800-899 pts
70%-C C 700-799 pts
60%-D D 600-699 pts
0%-59% F 599 or less
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Grading & Attendance
Late Policy
• Late assignments, speeches and tests are subject to a 50%
penalty.
• Notifying the instructor of an absence prior to the start of class
and completing assignments online by midnight of due date will
excuse the absence.
• Absence for a speech must be excused with documentation.
• 100% attendance = 100% A’s over 5 years of teaching.
Attendance Policy
“If a student misses two consecutive weeks of classes without
contacting the instructor or academic advisor, he/she may be
administratively dropped from the course”. (NAU Catalog, p.27).
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Online Access
ThinkWave
• Secure, online, “green”, cloud-based program.
• Access grades, coursework, lectures, links and upload assignments.
• More efficient grading (grades updated weekly).
Instructions for accessing grades online:
1. Go to ThinkWave.com
2. Click the "Login" button on the top right.
3. Then click "First Time? Start Here..." under ThinkWave 3.0.
4. Establish a Username and Password, and type in the Access Code (should
have received it via email).
Use of ThinkWave in our course is for your convenience only; participation is
voluntary.
Easytestmaker
• Secure, online testing program.
• Download results to pdf file instantly.
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Online Access
Box.com
• Secure, online, “green”, cloud-based program.
• Access course materials via secure link.
Socrative
• Secure, online testing and feedback program.
• Anonymous; used for test preparation and strength assessment.
Wordpress Web Page
• Link to grades, docs, tests and video easily.
• www.nauen2100.wordpress.com
12. • Summary:
Benefits of public speaking, ethics
and plagiarism, introductory speeches.
• Textbook Chapters:
1 and 2
NAU
Shayla Johnston
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Learning Plan 1: Introduction to Speech
Purpose of Speech
• To communicate in a transactional process in
which a message is exchanged.
Purpose of Public Speaking
• Inform
• Persuade
• Entertain
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Learning Plan 1: Introduction to Speech
Communication Model
Message
Feedback
Noise Noise
CHANNEL
(encodes) (decodes)
Environment Field of Experience(Context)
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Learning Plan 1: Introduction to Speech
Chapter 1: Preparing to Speak
with Confidence
A. The Common Good
B. Sounding Off
C. How Important Is This Course To You?
D. Don't Be Shy
E. Be More Assertive
F. Making Business And Social Contacts
G. What This Course Can Do For You
H. What's This About Ethics?
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Learning Plan 1: Introduction to Speech
Chapter 1: Preparing to Speak with Confidence
A. The Common Good
• What do you have in common with Queen Elizabeth,
Oprah Winfrey, Bill Gates and President Obama?
The gift of oral communication.
• Unless you can effectively communicate orally, you
will have difficulty reaching your full potential.
• Example: Law School
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Learning Plan 1: Introduction to Speech
Chapter 1: Preparing to Speak with Confidence
B. Sounding Off
• Oral Communication benefits others/community.
• Controversial issues, activism, politics
• Mass media, social media
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Learning Plan 1: Introduction to Speech
Chapter 1: Preparing to Speak with Confidence
C. How Important Is This Course To You?
• Being able to speak with confidence will be an
invaluable asset to your personal development.
• How can oral communication be helpful to you?
At home?
At school?
At work?
In your community?
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Learning Plan 1: Introduction to Speech
Chapter 1: Preparing to Speak with Confidence
D. Don’t Be Shy
• Shyness is universal
• When shyness seriously affects daily functioning
(personal relationships, social situations or
occupational behavior) professional help should be
requested.
• Why are we shy?
Fear of being judged
Uncomfortable being center of attention
Embarrassed about accent or dialect
Cultural factors
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Learning Plan 1: Introduction to Speech
Chapter 1: Preparing to Speak with Confidence
D. Don’t Be Shy
• Benefits of overcoming shyness:
Prepare for leadership roles
Greet and meet people comfortably
Participate in conversations
Express opinions
Socialize more
Cultivate new friendships/Renew old ones
Learn to say “No” (Be assertive)
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Learning Plan 1: Introduction to Speech
Chapter 1: Preparing to Speak with Confidence
E. Be More Assertive
• Assertiveness=
Express thoughts and feelings
Disagree
Greet and meet people comfortably
Say “No” without feeling guilty or acting
aggressive.
• Assertive people are respected for the honest,
responsible and empathetic manner.
• Assertive people tend to be healthier; decreased
heart rate, blood pressure and ability to obtain
necessary care.
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Learning Plan 1: Introduction to Speech
Chapter 1: Preparing to Speak with Confidence
F. Making Business And Social Contacts
• Networking is an effective way to advance/progress
• Effective communication will open doors
• Interact with as many people as possible
• Seek assistance from, and provide assistance to, other
people
• Use oral communication to speak, listen, question,
answer and meet new people I your daily life.
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Learning Plan 1: Introduction to Speech
Chapter 1: Preparing to Speak with Confidence
G. What This Course Can Do For You
• Develop self-confidence during interactions.
• Become assertive without becoming aggressive.
• Improve listening skills.
• Learn to present clear, logical and forceful ideas.
• Be more convincing.
• Promote your skills.
• Others?
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Learning Plan 1: Introduction to Speech
Chapter 1: Preparing to Speak with Confidence
H. What This Course Can Do For You
• Develop your oral communication skills with these
tasks:
Speak publicly on many subjects
Responding to audience questions
Asking follow up questions
Debating with other students
Seeking diverse conversation
Learn another language/refine your language skills
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Learning Plan 1: Introduction to Speech
Chapter 1: Preparing to Speak with Confidence
H. What's This About Ethics?
• Unless you are presenting on a subject about which
you are an expert, you will be required to research
your topic and cite to any sources used.
• Avoid plagiarism by:
Researching many sources (at least 3);
Keep a running list of sources during research;
Summarize source content in a separate word document;
Include sources (with footnotes or verbal reference) during
a speech;
Prepare a “References” page for each outline to be
distributed to the audience.
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Learning Plan 1: Introduction to Speech
Chapter 1: Preparing to Speak with Confidence
H. What's This About Ethics?
• Speaker’s ethical duties:
Understand impact of subject upon the audience.
Conduct an audience analysis.
Be fully prepared with current and validated data.
Present both sides of the argument.
Know the difference between fact and opinion
(evidence versus argument) and disclose them to
audience.
Credit and cite sources.
Answer audience questions honestly and clearly
so that your answer can be validated.
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Learning Plan 1: Introduction to Speech
Chapter 1: Preparing to Speak with Confidence
H. What's This About Ethics?
• Listener’s ethical duties:
Research background of the speech/speaker.
Keep an open mind.
Pay attention to the speaker.
Provide constructive feedback and use attentive
body language.
Overlook speaker flaws.
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Learning Plan 1: Introduction to Speech
Chapter 2: Your First Talk: I’d Like to
Introduce Myself
A. In the Spotlight
B. Know Your Subject
C. Ice Cubes in the Stomach
D. Front and Center
E. Be Sure to Use Correct English
Grammar
F. Say It Without Words
G. Platform Etiquette
H. Take Note
I. Question-and-Answer Session
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Learning Plan 1: Introduction to Speech
Chapter 2: Your First Talk: I’d Like to Introduce Myself
A. In the Spotlight
• Your first speech will be an introduction to yourself.
• Great opportunity to “get your feet wet” speaking on
a subject well-known to you.
• Also to practice listening skills and learn about your
classmates.
• Your speaking ability will not be graded.
• I promise you will survive.
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Learning Plan 1: Introduction to Speech
Chapter 2: Your First Talk: I’d Like to Introduce Myself
B. Know Your Subject
• The more you know about your subject, the better are
the chances that you will be an effective speaker.
• You are an expert about you!
• We will introduce ourselves using a humorous method
designed to make everyone feel comfortable about
self-disclosure.
• You will decide whether you want to welcome
questions after your speech.
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Learning Plan 1: Introduction to Speech
Chapter 2: Your First Talk: I’d Like to Introduce Myself
C. Ice Cubes in the Stomach
• Glossophobia (the fear of public speaking) affects 75%
of adults (Gaines, April 19, 2013).
• “…most people at a funeral would prefer to be lying in
the casket rather than giving the eulogy” (Gupta-
Sunderji 2004).
• Four fears associated with glossophobia:
Fear of being stared at
Fear of failure
Fear of rejection
Fear of the unknown
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Learning Plan 1: Introduction to Speech
Chapter 2: Your First Talk: I’d Like to Introduce Myself
C. Ice Cubes in the Stomach
• Nervousness can be positive energy to help you focus.
• Strategies for coping:
Be prepared with good research;
Practice;
Control and slow your breathing;
Discuss your anxiety with your classmates;
Visualize a positive experience;
Your audience wants you to succeed;
Your audience is interested in your topic-YOU!
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Learning Plan 1: Introduction to Speech
Chapter 2: Your First Talk: I’d Like to Introduce Myself
D. Front and Center
• When you are called on:
Walk, talk and breathe slowly;
Find focus spots at all four corners of your
audience;
Know that the pounding heart, shaky legs and
trembling voice usually subsides within 60
seconds. Earlier if you can find a way to laugh!
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Learning Plan 1: Introduction to Speech
Chapter 2: Your First Talk: I’d Like to Introduce Myself
E. Be Sure to Use Correct English Grammar
• Your textbook includes this section but we are not
covering or requiring you to incorporate this
information into your speeches.
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Learning Plan 1: Introduction to Speech
Chapter 2: Your First Talk: I’d Like to Introduce Myself
F. Say It Without Words
• Before you even say a word, you transmit impressions
through nonverbal communication.
• Nonverbal communication is the conscious or
subconscious transmission and reception of unspoken
messages.
• Examples: your walk, posture, facial expressions, eye
contact, hand gestures, proxemics, appearance.
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Learning Plan 1: Introduction to Speech
Chapter 2: Your First Talk: I’d Like to Introduce Myself
G. Platform Etiquette
• To portray confidence, use good posture and location.
• Avoid distracting habits:
Playing with your hair;
Touching your face;
Putting hands in pockets;
Fussing with jewelry;
Covering your hands with long sleeves.
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Learning Plan 1: Introduction to Speech
Chapter 2: Your First Talk: I’d Like to Introduce Myself
H. Take Note
• Many people use notes while speaking.
• Notes should only include main points (bare outline).
• Whether you use notecards or full-page notes,
transition smoothly (no throwing the cards/papers over
your shoulder!)
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Learning Plan 1: Introduction to Speech
Chapter 2: Your First Talk: I’d Like to Introduce Myself
I. Question-and-Answer Session
• At the conclusion of your speech ask, “Are there any
questions?”
• Answer honestly and admit when you need to conduct
more research in order to answer.
• At the end of each answer ask, “Did I answer you
completely?” Then ask, “Are there additional
questions?”
• When all questions are answered, thank the audience
and confidently and quietly take your seat.
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ICA1: Introductions
Complete the survey found at http://tinyurl.com/EN2100ICA1SURVEY . When
you have completed the survey prepare to reveal the results in class using the
outline below.
I. Good afternoon. My name is ______________________. The purpose of my
speech is to describe which cartoon character best describes my personality.
II. According to the survey we took in class, my personality is most like the cartoon
character ______________. The results of the survey explained that this character
is known to be ______________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________.
I agree/disagree with this analysis because ______________________________
__________________________________________________________________.
III. In conclusion, I agree/disagree that my personality is like ________________,
because ___________________________________________________________.
Are there any questions? Thank you.
At home: division of labor, discipline, budgeting, remoteAt school: selecting courses, attaining student aid, negotiating gradesAt work: interviewing, asking for promotion, sexual harassmentCommunity: your child’s school, neighborhood, legal proceedings, organized groups (PTO, sports, scouts).
1. Fear of being stared at (being judged)2.Fear of failure (questioning your ability to present well; having unrealistic expectations of perfection)3. Fear of rejection (protect your ego and prevent embarassment)4. Fear of the unknown (worry that your classmates/instructor will not like you or agree with your subject)
Maintaining eye contact allows you to receive visual feedback including whether your audience is confused, bored, doubtful, satisfied or interested.