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109 Syllabus
Overview of Formal Speech Assignments
Speech Self-Critique Assignment
Audience Analysis Assignment
Study Guide #2 |
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REMINDERS
For Speeches, don't forget to bring to class:
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A videotape
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Your portfolio folder, containing your preparation outline
and audience analysis (you will also put anything else you use
during your speech in this folder when you are done)
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Please put all past assignments in your folder for Speech #3
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TIPS for Speech #3
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NEW, and important, for this Speech:
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Choose a good persuasive organizational structure (Monroe's
Motivated Sequence is a great choice!)
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Use a variety of appeals (ethos, logos, pathos)
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Make arguments based on good reasoning (1 vs. 2-sided argument,
avoid fallacies)
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Adapt speech based on persuasive poll results
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Make sure you orally cite FIVE sources
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Organizational structure is important, as always,
but many are doing this well by this point; if you are still struggling
with this, make sure to...
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Don't forget to preview your main points in your introduction
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Use clear transitions between sections/points
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Delivery in not a real problem for many of you; even
so, you don't want to neglect the importance of practice so that you can...
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reduce reading and increase eye contact
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sound more natural and conversational
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be relaxed and feel free to smile
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use your voice to create emphasis and increase interest
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use gestures to increase memory and vividness
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You may use notecards or an outline--whatever is most comfortable
for you
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You can use the lectern/podium (although you do not have
to)
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You may use visual or presentational aids if you want to,
but it is not required this time
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PRACTICE!

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