Public Speaking

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Katie GreenanReferenceBeebe, S. A., & Beebe, S. J. (2010). Public speaking: An audience-centered approach with public speaking student handbook by Christine Haynes and Don Boileau (George Mason University Edition 2011-2012). Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon

ENDKatie GreenanMain menu1. Anecdote2. Question 3. Tease4. Statistics/Facts5. Compare/Contrast6. Humor7. QuoteNEXT

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Katie Greenan3AnecdoteA short, personal story

Example:

In addition to being a full-time student, I am an esthetician and I give facial treatments to clients and advise them on makeup and skin and hair care. I cannot diagnose a problem, but I can offer advise to my clients. For example, I noticed a lesion on a clients cheek one day, so I advised her to see a dermatologist. A few months later, I received a letter from her thanking me for the advice. The lesion on her face was precancerous, and she had it removed immediately. In this speech, I will discuss the importance of wearing sunscreen everyday. Former Student

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question

Ask your audience a question

Rhetorical Question does not elicit a response from the audience, requires your audience to ponder

Direct Question elicits an immediate response from your audience to gain feedback

Example

How many of you schedule a yearly physical examination? My eating habits used to be poor frozen food that could be heated in the microwave like hot pockets, pizza rolls, and frozen burritos. However, that changed a couple of years ago after I received a physical exam. My tests indicated that my blood pressure and cholesterol were sky high. My doctor told me that I needed to change my life style immediately. That scared me, so I changed my eating habits and started exercising five days a week. It is importance to get an annual physical examination. - Former Student

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tease

Builds anticipation

Thesis statement located in the middle or at the end of the introduction

Examples

What do these words have in common...powerful, elegant, secure, beautiful, and compatible? These adjectives suggest strength. They are used to describe a Mac. Today, I will educate you on the benefits of a Macintosh Computer. Former Student

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statistics/facts

Straight-forward, factual information must cite a source

Example

According to the American College of Sports Medicine, most adults should perform at least 30 minutes of moderate to intense physical activity at least five days a week. Former Student

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humor

Tell a joke or a funny story

It can grab the attention of your audience.

People remember information that is funny.

It must relate to the speech.

It serves as an ice breaker.

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quote

Use an Appropriate quotation to introduce speech

Cite the source of the quote

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According to Film Director Woody Allen, Eighty percent of success is showing up. Now I will discuss with you three other factors that determine success: hard work, passion, and persistence.

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You are ready to beginActivity OneKatie GreenanActivity - 2View the following video of Dr. Justine Cassells Women in Vision Award presentation:

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Activity - 3View the following video of Bill Cosbys Keynote Speech at Carnegie Mellon University:

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Activity - 4View the following video of Dr. Randy Pauschs Last Lecture: Achieving Your Childhood Dreams at Carnegie Mellon University:

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Activity - 5View the following video of Former Student Will Mejias speech, Contraception Why it Should be Available to Everyone for Free:

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AssignmentMain menu Step 1:Choose and analyze a speech on YouTube. You should view it more than once. Step 2: Identity the method/s of introduction that the speaker used. Explain whether or not the method/s were effective. If you were to present the speech, describe an alternative method of introduction you would use and explain why. Write a one page, double spaced analysis.Step 4:Present the video and your analysis to the class next period. Submit the analysis to the instructor after your presentation. NEXTKatie Greenan