Day 14 Assignment

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Day 14 Assignment 1. Speeches of
Introduction next class! 2. Finalize manuscript
to turn in. Write sources in proper MLA
form on back. 3. Reminders (Need a Camera
person for next class!) Bring manuscript
Read over Assignment V in Syllabus
Review content and criteria Bring one
Evaluation Form for Speech of Introduction
for your own self-evaluation Remember to
dress up for this special occasion
presentation!
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• Today
• Overview Speech of Introduction
• QUIZ Chap. 16 Methods of Persuasion and notes
• QUIZ Chapter 7 (Supporting Material)Notes Tips
  on Supporting Ideas
• Exercise for Critical Thinking (from text).
• 4. Go over Mid-Term Exam or speaking exercise.

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Advantages of Manuscript Speaking

• Precise wording
• Exact testimony
• Polished language
• Accuracy for media release
• Easy to time
• Set, nothing left to chance
• Reassuring to have script

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Disadvantages of Manuscript Speaking

• Tendency to read the script
• Loss of spontaneity eye contact
• Harder to establish rapport
• Doesnt allow for adaptation to audience
• More difficult to sound conversational and
  enthusiastic
• More challenging to act natural and use gestures

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Recommendations forEffective Manuscript Delivery

• Write for your listeners and relate the
  topic to them
• Use a conversational tone
• Favor short sentences
• Use natural wording Include
  transitions Mark text for pauses,
  emphasis Try highlighter or colored
  pen Focus on achievements not just
  biographical information

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Manuscript Delivery

• Practice reading aloud Use frequent eye
  contact Use frequent gestures Use
  clear loud voice vocal variety Be
  involved, sincere, expressive
• Stand still / be aware of microphone
• Handle manuscript / folder quietly
• Concentrate on flow of ideas
• Recall purpose establishing warm welcome!
• Think friendly communication

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WEAR Professional Attire

• Comfortable modest tailored attire
• Appropriate for the occasion
• Solid colors (except white)
• Muted prints
• Non-chunky, non-shiny jewelry
• Simple jewelry and earrings
• IF using a lapel microphone, wear garments
  with pocket or belt.

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SPEECH OF INTRODUCTION

• SPEECH CONTENT
• 1 2 3 4 5 Greets audience, states
  name,identifies self, expresses
  pleasure, identifies this occasion
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• 1 2 3 4 5 Clearly states guest speakers
  name, title/position, and country
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• 1 2 3 4 5 Highlights speakers life /
  achievements / accomplishments
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• 1 2 3 4 5 Reveals speakers topic, states
  name at end, leads applause
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• 1 2 3 4 5 Shows thorough preparation
  manuscript format and two sources

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• SPEECH DELIVERY
• 1 2 3 4 5 Appears composed at lectern,
  solid stance, good posture
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• 1 2 3 4 5 Gives frequent eye contact to
  entire audience
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• 1 2 3 4 5 Projects loud, clear expressive
  voice, pauses before after speech
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• 1 2 3 4 5 Has sincere, conversational
  style pleasant facial
  expressions
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• 1 2 3 4 5 Uses hand gestures, avoids
  nervous vocal physical mannerisms
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• DRESS CODE REQUIREMENTS TIME GRADE

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Back to Persuasion and Quizzes.
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Ch. 7 Tips for Using Examples

• Use examples to clarify ideas
• Use examples to reinforce ideas
• Use examples to personalize ideas

• Make examples vivid, descriptive
• Practice delivery to enhance extended
• examples

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Types of Examples

• Brief
• Extended
• Hypothetical
• make them plausible / believable follow
  with statistics for impact

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Tips for Using Statistics

• Use statistics to quantify ideas
• Avoid too many at one time
• Give complete source citations
• Explain stats in meaningful/personalized terms
• Round numbers if possible
• Relate directly to the point you are making
  orcombine with analogies
• Use visuals to clarify statistical trends

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Differences among

• Mean (the average)
• Median (the middle number)
• Mode (the most frequently occurring
  number)

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Be Discerning

• There are 3 kinds of lies
• lies, damned lies, and statistics Mark
  Twain

• Beware of material that is twisted,
  distorted,biased, manipulated or interpreted in
  a slanted manner
• Make sure that you understand if the
  speakersstatistics are representative, if
  statistical measures are used correctly, and if
  they are from a reliable source.
• See also How to Lie with Statistics by Huff

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Tips for Using Testimony

• Quote or paraphrase accurately
• Use testimony from qualified sources
• Use testimony from unbiased sources
• Identify people you quote or paraphrase (How do
  you know when to quote?)
• Types of Testimony Expert Peer

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Exercises for Critical Thinking, Chapter 7 in text