Quiz 3 Flashcards
What are types of research discussed by Wood?
- the internet
- indexes
- databases and search engines
- print reference works
- yourself
- interviews
- surveys
What are concerns you should be aware of in doing Internet research?
Information isn’t necessarily credible or reliable. There is no systematic procedure for checking the accuracy of information posted on the Internet. Anyone can create a website and put any content on it. People who create or contribute to sites may not have sound backing for their claims. They may have vested interests in particular view- points.
What are reasons to include personal knowledge in our speech, according to Wood?
You will probably be comfortable and engaging when you talk about experiences you have had and knowledge you have gained through personal involvement with a topic.
A second reason to include personal content in a speech is that it tends to enhance your credibility.
How should we prepare for interviews according to Wood? How do interviews contribute to our speech?
- plan ahead
- prepare a list of questions
Contribute by increasing the speakers credibility.
How are surveys useful in public speaking? What are guidelines for constructing surveys?
- Sometimes there’s no published research on something important to your speech. Also, to learn about your audience’s knowledge of and attitudes toward your topic.
Guidelines:
1. Respondents should reflect the population and be qualified to answer questions
2. Questions should avoid bias, be clear, avoid negative language and each should focus on one issue.e.
What are the five forms of support/evidence?
- Statistics
- Examples (undetailed, detailed, hypothetical, stories)
- Comparisons
- Quotations
- Visual aids
What are guidelines for using statistics effectively?
- limit the number of statistics,
- Round off numbers
- select timely statistics
- make stats interesting by translating into relevant information.
What are kinds of examples discussed by Wood? What are functions of examples?
- Undetailed
- Detailed
- Hypothetical
- Stories
What is the effect of comparisons on listeners?
they invite listeners
to see something familiar in a new light.
Of what use are quotations in your speech? What ethical obligations are associated with using quotations?
- use quotations to clarify ideas or to make them more memorable or to substantiate ideas.
Obligations:
1. sources should be respected people.
2. quotation should come from someone who is
qualified to speak on the issue
3. accuracy
4. unbiased
What are guidelines for using visual aids in speeches? What are guidelines for using slides specifically in speeches?
- large enough and clear enough
- simple and uncluttered
- safe and non-distracting
For slides: - focus on a single concept
- large enough
- typeface should be clean and clear
- mix uppercase and lowercase letters
- Use special effects and highlighting sparingly
- One design
- color scheme strong but not overpowering
- Use art
- give credit
- don’t sacrifice content for visual aids.
- make bright enough
How are informative and persuasive speaking similar and different?
Both require research, organization, supporting material, and delivery.
- Persuasive speeches tend to have more controversial purposes.
- Persuasive speeches seek more powerful responses from listeners.
- Persuasive speeches need more and better proof.
- Persuasive speeches require the speaker to earn greater credibility.
What are guidelines for effective informative speaking? What is meant by each one?
- connect with and involve listeners
- Motivate listeners to want to listen
- Adapt to diverse listeners
- Organise speech so it can be followed easily be enhance learning and retention.
What are more/less effective ways to organize main ideas?
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How can you design your speech to enhance learning and retention?
- limit information
- move from familiar to unfamiliar
- repeat important ideas
- rely on multiple communication channels
What are things you can do to involve listeners?
- call for participation
- ask rhetorical questions
- poll listeners
- refer to specific listeners
What is involved in using effective and ethical supportive materials in public speaking?
Criteria:
- suffiency
- accuracy
- relevance
- timeliness
- impartiality
What would be the best organizational pattern for a particular specific purpose and thesis?
- comparison/contrast
- topical
- temporal
- problem-solution
