This post covers the 11:15 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. classes:
Feb. 12, 11:15 a.m.
The demonstration speech outline was completed and we also went over the topics people wanted to hear about. The top areas were gun-shooting and tattoos.
We had a few student introductions.
On Friday we will narrow down the topics but most students know which topic they submitted that is on the list, so they can get started on their outlines. We will work to find a topic for students whose topic did not make it to the top part of the list.
We will also discuss material from the reading on "targeting your audience."
Feb. 12, 5:15 p.m.
The instructor began the class with a discussion of the academic databases and the nature of academic research. She covered how the peer-review system works and we then went over a few of the academic databases such as LION, Lexis Nexis, and CQ (Congressional Quarterly).
We then had student introductions and worked on learning students' names.
In the final portion of the class, we watched "Death by Powerpoint," which tells how one go a little too far with Powerpoint.
There are two readings to be working on:
Read: "Understanding Your Nervousness," 10-17.
and Ch. 4, Analyzing Your Audience, 79-84 (download book to read this one).
Students are also to think about a skill they have that can be a topic for the demonstration speech.
Feb. 10, 11:15 a.m.
The instructor passed out the feedback from the recent introduction speech. We went over five points from the "Quick Guide to Public Speaking."
The instructor will do the poll and email it to students. Students will take the poll online and this will help with targeting our topics for the demonstration speech.
We did not get to finish the demonstration speech outline.
Reading from book:
Ch. 4, Analyzing Your Audience, 79-84
Feb. 10, 5:15 p.m.
We read the syllabus in class. We discussed the book. The ISBN to order a hard copy is:
9780205784622
The instructor showed students around her blog.
The instructor passed out the assignment for the introduction speech. Students interviewed each other for content for the speech which will be given on Wednesday (3-4" speech).
The instructor told students what the grading criteria was. She also showed them what a good outline looks like.
The following criteria will count for the grade:
1. Does the introduction grab the listener's attention?
2. Did the speakers put their names on the board?
3. Is the delivery smooth through the use of transitions?
4. Does the speaker maintain eye contact with all sides of the room?
5. Does the speaker use index card(s)?
6. Does the speaker enunciate clearly and project so that the audience can hear?
7. Is the outline organized?
8. Is the outline double-spaced?
9. Does the outline have the title " ____ introducing ____?"
10. Does the speaker repeat the colleague's name in the conclusion?
To do for next class:
Write the outline and practice the speech.
