Transcript Oral Presentation Project - School of University Studies

Oral Communication
UI100: First-Year Seminar
Oral Communication
Why is it important to be able to speak
well?
Page 158 in your textbook – Top Ten
Personal Qualities Employers Seek
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 When preparing for a speech, where do
you begin?
1. Topic Selection
2. Audience Analysis
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3. Writing a Thesis Statement – page 172 – pick
out thesis statement
4. Researching your speech or paper
5. Organizing your paper or speech
 Use one of the recommended methods
6. Writing your paper or speech
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 When writing what are some ethical
considerations?
Share only what you know to be true
Be fully prepared and informed
Consider the best interest of your receivers
Make it easy for your receivers to understand your
message
Refrain from using words as weapons
Don’t wrap information in a positive spin just to
succeed
Respect the cultural diversity of your receivers
Remember, you are accountable for what you say!
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When writing, what language issues
should you consider?
Use colorful, vivid language to evoke images
Use unbiased, nonsexist, nonracist language
Use simple, familiar technology (remember your
audience!)
Use repetition for understanding
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7. Documenting your paper or speech
8. Outlining your notes for delivery
1. Give me some examples of ways to do this…
9. Using Audiovisual aids
10.Rehearsal and delivery
1. What are some typical fears of speech givers?
2. What are some ways to reduce those fears?
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Remember, your audience wants
you to succeed!