Oral and Written Communication Session 4

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Oral and Written CommunicationSession 4

• Steve Seepersaud

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For discussion

• What stayed with you from the last session?

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Persuasion

• Defined as the art of getting others to give
  fair and favorable consideration to your point of
  view.

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More than just hearing us out

• This kind of speech isnt just informational.
• There should be a clear slant.
• Be clear about where youre going.
• Want listener to make choice, take action.

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Substance

• Content is king need solid information.
• Consult credible sources.
• More research allows you to sift good from bad
  pieces of information.

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Form/Credibility

• Can you be taken seriously?
• More research helps you come across more
  informed, authoritative.
• Factual/logical errors can sink you.

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Consider the other side

• Dont just research the viewpoint youre
  advocating.
• What would the opposite side say?
• Reference opposing viewpoint, then attack.

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Basic format

• Introduction creative get attention include
  thesis statement.
• Body detail on why you feel a certain way.
• Conclusion recap call to action.

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For discussion

• What do you find to be the most difficult part of
  public speaking?
• Why?