Fundamantal Speech

Section A: Course Overall (15 pts)

1).  What are the six steps in the Speechmaking Process as reviewed in class? 

2).  Describe the difference between an Informative Speech and a Persuasive Speech? 

3).  List the three elements that comprise the Introduction and the three elements that comprise the Conclusion based on the Model Outline Template. 

4).  Describe what methods you used from the Mind/Body techniques reviewed to increase your confidence/decrease your speech anxiety? 

5).  What do you believe are the two Non-Verbal Cues that most impacts your positive impression of a speaker? Explain. 

6).  What do you think is the best type of Supporting Material a speaker can use. Explain.

7).  Pick three adjectives (e.g., descriptive words – confident, serious, funny, polished, trustworthy, etc.) you want your audience to use to describe you as a speaker. For each adjective, explain why you picked that descriptive word AND how you can communicate that adjective nonverbally to your audience? 

8).  What do you think are two of your strongest public speaking skills?  Explain.

9).  Describe your weakest public speaking skill and one action step you can take to improve this skill? 

Continue to Part B, page 2.

PART B: Speech Critique (10 points)

Objective: Analyze the non-verbal delivery cues during different mediated presentation formats and subsequent impact on speaker’s initial impression and overall credibility.

Required types of virtual/video formats:

1)  Full-frame recording of a face-to-face presentation audience (e.g., TedTalk videos)

2)  Partial-frame recording of an online presentation filmed from a computer webcam (e.g, You Tube Channels) or a phone/tablet (e.g., Facebook Live)

Instructions:

1) Find and watch (1) each of the above types of virtual/video-based presentations. 

·  For full-frame and partial-frame videos, acceptable speakers include: professionals (i.e., media, politicians, pastors, business leaders or others in a professional role for which they are paid or assigned), recognized authorities, subject matter experts, or social media content creators.

·  FB LIVE broadcasts: anyone using the format on Facebook — from a friend, to a business owner, celebrity or any of the listed above. 

·  Timing: Length will vary across format, but aim for anywhere from 3-20mins.

2) Compare and contrast the two types of presentations you watched in terms of non-verbal delivery cues, initial impression and overall credibility.   

List:

FULL-FRAME RECORDING:

Title of Video: (Add)

Name of Presenter: (Add)

Web link to view file: (Add)

PARTIAL-FRAME RECORDING:

Title of Video: (Add)

Name of Presenter: (Add)

Web link to view file: (Add)

Analysis:

1) How does the volume of the Full-frame speaker compare to the partial-frame speaker? What impression do you make of the speakers based on their volume?

2) How does the eye contact of the Full-frame speaker compare to the partial-frame speaker? Is the eye contact direct or do you notice eye drift? How does each speaker’s eye contact impact your impression of him or her?

3) How does the vocal tone/passion of the full-frame speaker compare to the partial-frame speaker? What impression do you make of the speakers based on their volume? 

4) How does the facial expression of the full-frame speaker compare to the partial-frame speaker? Are you more aware of the speaker’s expressions with the smaller viewing “frame” of a phone or tablet recording? Are their expressions consistent with the emotional tone of the content delivered? Do you notice any inconsistencies (e.g., smiling inappropriately or not enough)? How does each speaker’s facial expressions impact your impression of him or her?

5) How do the hand gestures of the full-frame speaker compare to the partial-frame speaker? Are you more aware of the speaker’s gestures with the smaller viewing “frame” of a phone or tablet recording? Are they more distracting or more impactful? Do you notice any fumbling or fidgeting? How does each speaker’s gestures impact your impression of him or her?

6) Overall, which speaker did you enjoy listening to most? Explain

7) Do you feel the format (full frame v partial frame) enhanced, reduced or in some other way impacted your overall impression of each speakers’ credibility? Explain 

Required: 

Complete the student evaluation survey posted on Canvas. You will be notified via Canvas when it’s available.

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