Oral Communication: Quiz on Principles of Speech Writing Flashcards
How many principles of effective speech writing are there?
4
What are the 4 principles of effective speech writing?
- Audience Analysis
- Choosing a Topic
- Sourcing Information
- Outlining and Organizing
Looking into profile of target audience
Audience Analysis
This is done to tailor-fit your speech content and delivery to audience
Audience Analysis
What are the 3 types of audience analysis?
- Demography
- Situation
- Psychology
Considers age range, male-female ratio, educational background and affiliations or degree program taken, nationality, economic status, academic or corporate designations
Demography
Considers time, venue, occasion, and
size/number
Situation
Considers values, beliefs, attitudes, preferences, cultural and racial ideologies, and needs.
Psychology
What does Audience Analysis: Demography consider?
- age range
- male-female ratio
- educational background and affiliations or degree program taken
- nationality
- economic status
- academic or corporate desginations
What does Audience Analysis: Situation consider?
- time
- venue
- occasion
- size/number
What does Audience Analysis: Psychology consider?
- values
- beliefs
- attitudes
- preferences
- cultural and racial ideologies
- needs
What are the 3 purpose of the speech?
- Informative
- Persuasive
- Entertainment
Start with something you know or interested to know
Choosing a Topic
What are the 3 questions you need to answer before choosing a topic?
- Is the topic interesting to my audience?
- Is it timely and relevant?
- Are there available sources of information on it?
What must be of the level of knowledge of both the speaker and the audience?
Topic
This is where you collect ideas, information, sources, and
references relevant or related to your specific topic
Sourcing Information
You must list as many information sources as possible
Sourcing Information
Give examples of information sources
- video
- textbooks
- other print sources such as magazines, journals, and newspapers
- surveys/questionnaires
- microfilms
What must you bear in mind when sourcing information?
take note of each source
Are structures
Outlines
What can help you organize your ideas related to your topic?
Outlines
Outlines are structures that helps organize ideas related to topic
Outlining and Organizing
A hierarchical list showing relationship of ideas
Outline
Helps see all ideas are in line with main idea or message
Outline
What are the 3 elements of an outline?
- Introduction
- Body
- Conclusion
Write _______ based on how you want your ideas to develop
Outline
Table Format of an Outline
- Purpose
- Specific Purpose
- Topic
- Pattern
- Introduction
- Body
- Conclusion
What are the 5 types of outlines?
- Chronological Outline
- Spatial/Geographical Outline
- Cause and Effect
- Problem-Solution
- Topical Outline
Historical approach like from past to present
Chronological Outline
What is an example of chronological outline?
Development of Ilocos Region from Region from Martial Law to the Present
Going from one place to another
Spatial/Geographical Outline
What is an example of Spatial/Geographical Outline
The Heritage Churches of Pampanga
Discussion of both cause and effect of issue
Cause and Effect
What is an example of Cause and Effect?
The Fish Kill in Laguna de Bay
explains problem and suggests possible solution
Problem-Solution
What is an example of Problem-Solution?
Cleaning Up Manila Bay
Divides topic into subtopics based on importance
Topical Outline
Divides topic into subtopics based on importance
Topical Outline
What is an example of Topical Outline?
Social Media Have Made Us Anti-Social
Depends on type of audience
Word Choice
What things to consider when choosing words?
- Situation
- Occasion
- Event which you will deliver the speech
Not expected to be perfectly proficient in it
Grammatical Correctness
Must master language to avoid grammatical lapses
Grammatical Correctness
What are ways to prevent Grammatical Errors?
- Make time to edit it
- Have it edited for grammatical lapses
Practice thinking and expounding ideas based on outline
Grammatical Correctness: Extemporaneous
Record speech and listen to yourself
Grammatical Correctness
Ask somebody to listen and ask for feedback
Grammatical Correctness
