Life and Career in Public Speaking
One of the most crucial areas of Speaking ...
What is Speaking Publicly?
Elocution refers to the skill of
What is clear and expressive speech, particularly in public speaking or reading aloud?
Clarity of Thought:
What is Writing down your thoughts helps clarify and organize them. It allows you to process complex emotions, ideas, and experiences, making them easier to understand and navigate.
Deconstruction Theory
What is a method of literary analysis that questions the inherent assumptions, biases, and hierarchies embedded within texts and language?
Communication Accommodation Theory was developed by who
What is Howard Giles?
Public speaking is the act of ...
What is delivering a speech or presentation to a live audience ?
Elouction involves ...
What are proper pronunciation, articulation, intonation, and emphasis to convey meaning effectively?
Problem Solving:
What is Communicating with oneself through writing can aid in problem-solving. By writing down your concerns, challenges, and possible solutions, you can gain insights and perspectives that may not have been apparent before.
Applied to communication studies to examine :
What are the complexities of meaning-making, power dynamics, and representation within discourse?
Convergence:
What is occurs when individuals adjust their communication style to be more similar to that of their conversation partner
Valuable skill in various aspects of life such as ...
What are professional settings, academic environments, community engagements, and personal development?
You can improve your elocution:
What is
Pronunciation and Articulation
Posture and Body Language
Practice Reading Aloud
Self-Discovery and Self-Awareness:
What is Journaling enables self-discovery and fosters self-awareness. Through writing, you can explore your values, beliefs, goals, and personal growth opportunities, leading to a deeper understanding of yourself.
Residual message
What is what you want your audience to learn for your speech
Divergence:
What is Conversely, divergence involves maintaining or emphasizing differences in communication style compared to the other person
TIPS FOR PUBLIC SPEAKING
What is
Know Your Audience
Practice, Practice, Practice
Be Authentic
Elocution
4 types of listening
What is
1. appreciative (ex: listening to music)
2. empathetic (ex: listening to a friend)
3. comprehensive (ex: listening to a class lecture)
4. critical (ex: Listening to a political candidate's speech)
Emotional Regulation:
What is Writing about your emotions can help regulate them. It provides an outlet for expressing feelings, reducing stress, and managing negative emotions. Additionally, reflecting on past experiences can promote emotional healing and resilience.
4 elements of the conclusion
What is
1.signal end of speech
2.review main points
3. remotivate audience
4.end memorably/provide closure
Overaccommodation:
Sometimes individuals may overly adjust their communication behavior, resulting in patronizing or demeaning behavior.
4 causes of poor listening
1. not concentrating
2. listening too hard
3. jumping to conclusions
4. focusing on physical apperance
Central idea checklist
What is
1. write a complete sentence
2. phrase as a statement, not a question
3. include main points
4. can it be done truly and efficiently in the time allotted for the speech
5. is it relevant or appropriate for the audience
Goal Setting and Accountability:
What is Writing down your goals, aspirations, and action plans can help you clarify your intentions and stay focused on what's important to you. Regularly reviewing your progress and reflecting on your achievements can enhance accountability and motivation.
Ways to establish credibility
What is
1. read up on topic
2. interview others who are familiar with the topic
3.firsthand experience with the topic
4.take a class on the topic at hand
Socio-Psychological and Situational Factors:
What is Communication accommodation can be influenced by socio-psychological factors such as perceived social status, group identity, and cultural norms.