Chapter 11: Choosing, Developing, and Researching A Topic Flashcards
1
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know why youre speaking
A
- we speak to inform
- we speak to persuade
- we speak to entertain
- we speak to introduce
- we speak to give honor
2
Q
consider who your listeners are
A
- audience analysis
- age- facility with computer-mediated communication
- sex and sexual orientation
- culture
- economic status
- physical and mental capabilities
- political orientation
3
Q
audience analysis
A
-thinking carefully about the characteristics of your listeners
4
Q
think about the context of your speaking engagement
A
- what is the purpose of your audience?
- what is the size of your audience?
- how much time do you have to speak?
- what might distract your audience from your speech?
- what does your audience already know about your topic?
5
Q
where to find information
A
- general search engines: google, lycos, bing
- research search engines: scholar.google, scirus, highbeam
- books
- periodicals and nonprint materials
- databases**
- personal observations -> direct and note taking
- surveys
6
Q
websites
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- website-specific searches are useful when you know a particular website will have useful information
- american medical association- ama-assn.org
- national endowment for the arts: arts.gov
- environmental protection agency: epa.gov
7
Q
surveys
A
- interviews
- questionnaires
- a way to get information
8
Q
summary
A
- for what reasons might you plan a speech?
- how can you select a topic that is right for you and your audience?
- where can you find supporting information?
