COMM 101 Session 2 ppt

1. “Communication
works for those who
work at it.” 8/29/2012
- John Powell
Speech
Preparation
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2. 2 8/29/2012
Agenda
 Today
 Speech Topic Discussion
 Introduction Speeches
 Review Assignments due Sunday night
 Next Class
 Listening
 Research & Sources
 Speaking order selection
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3. Communication works for those who work at it.
- John Powell
Speech Preparation

4. 4 8/29/2012
Keys to Success
 Choose something you are excited or
passionate about
 Don’t simply select a topic based on prior
research
 Avoid topics that are too broad
 Avoid topics that are too specific
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5. 5 8/29/2012
A Topic in Four Steps
 Generate ideas
 Hobbies, interests, current events,
something you want the audience to know
about
 Background information
 Google, library, experts you know
 Narrow to 2 or 3 that meet the
requirements
 Write a topic statement
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6. 6 8/29/2012
Topic Statement
 What do you want the audience to
know?
 Is there adequate information available
from credible sources?
 Why is this topic important?
 What is the best speech pattern to use
with this topic?
 How will you relate this to your audience?
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7. Final Thoughts
 Above all else, choose something you are
interested in sharing with others
 Your interest will translate into others’
interest
 Your interest will give you a confidence
boost by shifting focus
 You will care more about relaying the
message to your audience than self-
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8.  Introduction “speech”
 1-2 minutes
1. Start by getting our attention:
 Share your favorite quote or an interesting
and unique fact about yourself
2. Tell us your biggest fear regarding this class
3. Tell us about the last time you had to speak in
public
4. Tell us about yourself:
 What was life like for you growing up?
 What’s your life like now?
 What do you see yourself doing 5 years from
now?
5. Wrap up by tying everything back to whatever you
said first

9. 9 8/29/2012
Things to Remember
 Topic assignment due Sunday
 Quiz due Sunday
 No class on Monday next week
 Have a great weekend!
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