Chapter 7
Why is it important to draw on your own knowledge and experience in gathering materials for your speech?
Because your own knowledge can be of use as well.
Why do you need supporting materials in your speeches?
to clarify the speakers point, to emphasize the point, to make the point more interesting, and to furnish a basis that enables others to believe the speakers point
What are main points
Major points developed in the body of a speech
name one of the objectives of speech introduction
attention
reveal the topic
establish
preview the body
What are the five resources for finding what you need in the library?
1.Librarians
2. The Catalogue
3. Reference Works
4. Newspaper and Periodical Databases
5. Academic Database
what is one of the tips for using examples in your speeches?
to clarify. reinforce, and personalize your ideas.
make examples vivid, and richly textured
Practice delivery to enhance your extended example
What is Topical Order?
Method of speech organization that divides topics into subtopics.
name one of the 4 tips for conclusion
conclude with a bang
dont be long winded
dont leave anything in your conclusion to chance
What should you do in each stage to help ensure a successful interview?
2. Decide whom to interview
3. Arrange the interview
4. Decide whether to record the interview
5. Prepare your questions
What’s the difference between expert testimony and peer testimony.
Peer testimony gives a more personal viewpoint on issues than can be gained from expert testimony.
Putting a speech together in a particular way to achieve a particular result with a particular audience
name one of the 8 tips for the introduction
keep brief
be lookout for possible introducory
be creative
dont worry about exact wroding
dont to soon work out your introduction
What are three stages of a research interview?
1. What to do before the interview
2. What to do during the interview
3. What to do after the interview
what is the definition of Testimony?
Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point.
What is the max amount of main points you should have in the body of speech and why?
No more than 4, there will not be enough time to cover more and the audience will have trouble sorting them out
named 3 of the 8 methods of getting attention and interest of your audience
relate to the audience
What is a preliminary bibliography?
A list complied early in the research process of works that contains helpful information about a speech topic.
What are the three visual aids to clarify statistical trends?
- line graph, bar graph, pie chart
What are Connectives and what are they used for?
name the four objectives of a speech introduction
get the attention and interest of your audience
reveal the topic of your speech
establish your credibility and goodwill
preview the body of the speech