Chapter 2: Developing Your First Speech
What is Supporting materials?
info that bolsters and fleshes out the claims made in each of those points.
What is Ethics?
rules and values that a group defines to guide conduct and distinguish between right and wrong-- can come into play during every stage of the process.
What is Situational characteristics?
factors in a specific speech setting that you can observe or discover before you give the speech.
What is Research?
an effective way to begin your topic selection process.
What is Evidence?
info from credible sources that you can use to support your claims.
What is Brainstorming?
the process of quickly listing every idea that comes to mind, without evaluating its merits, in order to develop a substantial list of ideas.
What is Ethical Absolutism?
the belief that people should exhibit the same behavior in all situations.
What is Presentation time?
the length of time you have to deliver your speech.
What is Brainstorming?
you list every idea that comes to mind without evaluating its merits.
What is Research plan?
What is Research?
the process of gathering info from libraries, quality online sources, and interviews with sources who are knowledgeable about your topic.
What is Situational Ethics?
which holds that correct behavior can vary depending on the situation at hand.
What is Demographics?
a term that's originally from the world of public relations and marketing- refers to certain characteristics of your listeners.
the objective of your speech- and express it in a concise phrase.
What is Research objectives?
the goals you need to accomplish with your research.
What is Subpoints?
explain, prove, or expand on your main points.
What is Plagiarism?
Plagiarism is the deliberate and knowing presentation of another person's original ideas or creative expressions as one's own.
What is Ethnicity?
cultural background that is usually associated with shared religion, national origin, and language- is another important demographic aspect to consider, as it can shape beliefs, attitudes, and values of audience members.
What is Thesis statement?
a single sentence that captures the overall message you want to convey in your speech.
What is Keyword?
a word or term related to your topic, including a synonym of the word.
What is Body?
the core of your speech and where you present your main message about your topic.
What is Paraphrasing?
restating the original author's ideas in her own words.
What is Religious orientation?
a person's set of religious beliefs- is another demographic characteristic that can influence how people respond to your speech.
What is Context?
the occasion, surrounding environment, and situation in which you deliver your presentation.
What is Citation?
contains info about the source author and where your evidence can be found- it's the academic equivalent of a map to your source.