...to his presentation.’ This is actually a common scenario we see everyday whenever people have to speak before others. By understanding the common scenario, I propose to inspect on glossophobia (fear of public speaking). “Glossophobia”, the fear of speaking in public is rated as only second to the fear of snakes and before the fear of dying. Symptoms include intense anxiety prior to or simply at the thought of having to verbally communicate with any group, avoidance of events which focus the group's attention on individuals in attendance, and may even include physical distress, nausea, or feelings of panic in such circumstances. You may also have shortness of breath, a shaky voice, rapid breathing, rapid heartbeat, dizziness, dry mouth, inability to think clearly, a feeling of loss of control, blushing, stuttering, trembling and sudden sweating. Many people report stress-induced speech disorders that are only present during public speech. In business, the cost is incalculable. Imagine missed business opportunities, being passed over for promotion, being reluctant to attend meetings or verbally report on your activities because you suffer from glossophobia. The primary purpose of the report is to find the factors which instigate the fear towards public speaking which is also known as “glossophobia”, its symptoms, awareness amongst people and most importantly to identify methods and techniques which would allow a person to reduce that fear and excel in public speaking. Therefore...
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...Margarita Febrica N. P. / 1006715484 Writing V December 18th, 2012 Glossophobia As a human, it is normal to feel nervous. It is also commonly happened when a person is about to speak in public. However, this apprehensive feeling somehow cannot be ignored. Some people may find it easy to overcome this problem, but some others do not. Glossophobia, irrational or morbid fear of speaking or verbally communicating in public, can be the most suitable term for this problem. People with this severe fear usually do not know or realize what the reasons are. The only thing they know is that it is best to avoid speaking in public because they cannot do it. Actually, there are some reasons, which may not be realized by the sufferers, behind this irrational fear of public speaking. Glossophobia is a result of traumatic events. Speaking in public is not easy for some people, especially for those who experience bad things which may or may not be directly linked to public speaking or performing (Douglass, 2003). For example, a person who had experienced being ridiculed when he or she was giving a speech in a stage, and unfortunately made a huge error. This traumatic event may lead the person into vulnerable traumatic effects. Some traumatic events about speaking in public may raise a person’s anxiety to do the same thing. Sometimes, they do not even know how to produce a word to start the speech since it is like bringing them to the same situation which reminds about those particular...
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...You come up to stand in front and your heart begins to race. Your eyes dart about frantically as if look for an escape route. You swallow your saliva trying to moisten your parched throat. You try to ignore the piecing stares around you but your palms sweat and your hands shake. You close your eyes trying desperately to get a hold of yourself. You inhale loudly and opened your eyes to face your doom. Good morning to my teacher and fellow students, today I want to inform you on speech anxiety. What is speech anxiety? Glossophobia or speech anxiety is the fear of public speaking. Speech anxiety can range from a slight feeling of “nerves” to a nearly incapacitating fear. Some of the most common symptoms of speech anxiety are: shaking, sweating, butterflies in the stomach, dry mouth, rapid heartbeat, and squeaky voice. Although it is often impossible to completely eliminate speech anxiety there are a variety of ways to deal with it and even make it work to your advantage. Experiencing speech anxiety is normal. Nearly everyone gets nervous when they have to give a speech or a presentation, even experienced speakers. The speakers that look relaxed and confident have simply learned how to handle their anxiety and use it to enhance their performance. Most of your anxiety is not visible to the audience. You may feel like you are shaking uncontrollably but people in the audience probably cannot even tell. Gain confidence from the fact that you are the only one who knows how nervous...
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...Presentations? Coping with Stage Fright Planning a Presentation- Control on Content Visual Aids Speech Delivery Good Presentations Contents match the audience Level of complexity/ details fit the audience profile Language matches the audience Simple language, concrete ideas/ graphic structure Brevity Lesser the time consumed, better it is Smooth sequence Well structured & logically arranged sequence Signs of preparation & Mastery Relevant data, Illustrations, graphics, a/v- collected & used Preparedness = Mastery Lively speech Passionate voice, modulations, gestures, eye contact Conviction of the presenter indicative in convincing voice Coping with Stage Fright Glossophobia- Fear of Public Speaking Coping Strategies Mirror Talking Imaginary Audience Real Audience & Feedback Reading sessions- Variations as in Drama Preparing well- thrice of required Planning a Presentation Who? Who your audience are? Assess the audience profile Who are you to them? Why? Why are you making this presentation? Image building, prospecting, advocating, educating Why are they here? Key deliverables Where? Where are you going to present? Logistical preparations- acquainted places better When? At what time of the day? What? Prepare well, Prepare details Must- Ought- May be [MOM] Deliverable Content Must Ought to May be Content Delivery ...
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...Public Speaking and Self-Assessment COMM/110 August 7, 2012 Public Speaking and Self-Assessment * What are the four methods for delivering oral presentations? The four methods for delivering oral presentations are: 1. Manuscript/ or Verbatim Speaking - This is where you write the content of your speech out word for word. This method is better when you are presenting critical facts or statistics and do not want to make an error. Sometimes this method creates a feeling of disconnect with your audience. Practice, practice, practice in front of a mirror until you have a feel for what you are going to say. 2. Memorized Speaking - This is a manuscript speech minus the paper. This speech is practiced to the point that it is committed totally to memory. Using this method can improve eye contact and body language with the audience because your eyes are not looking at a card or paper; and you are free to use your body and hands to get across a point. 3. Extemporaneous Speaking - This speech is usually delivered from cards or a prepared outline. One of the main advantages of an extemporaneous speech is that it sounds spontaneous. 4. Impromptu Speech - is a speech delivered on the spot with no serious preparation. This type of speech is rarely used in formal settings, it usually occurs when you feel compelled to speak on an issue at a meeting. * What are the differences between the four methods for delivering oral presentations? When would it be appropriate to use...
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...LESSONS LEARNT - KING’S SPEECH On Jun 16, 2015, Prof. J Bhatnagar showed the movie ‘King’s Speech’ in the class as part of case study. The film is based on the true story of Prince Albert’s struggle to overcome his public speaking challenges. Not only does he have a stammer in his voice, but like most people, he fears public speaking. The movie is both an entertaining, and very real depiction of the struggles most people face regarding the challenges of public speaking – not because of the King’s stammer, but because of the fear he experiences, and the steps he takes to overcome. At the end of the movie, the class was given an assignment to identify the learnings in the said movie. Based on my understanding of the movie, the learnings and the concepts that featured in the movie are covered in succeeding paragraphs. 1. The importance of the "Informal" or ‘Humour Element’ in Learning. Lionel, the speech therapist, really insists on a first name basis for their teacher - student relationship. He insists on calling the king, "Bertie". Moreover, he stresses informality and humor in the teaching environment. This is so important a concept for learning and dynamic relationship between student and teacher. Research also suggests that using a student's name during instruction can alone, raise scores and help learning, as opposed to no name being used. 2. Credentials are over valued. There is a scene at the end of the movie where the king is angry/overcome upon learning that...
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...The slightest thought of public speaking can bring an overwhelming fear to most people. It can cause someone to shake and sweat and even have heart palpitations when it’s mentioned. There are a number of different reasons an individual may fear public speaking and in order to overcome that fear it is important to identify those reasons. For some the thought of public speaking can bring fear because they doubt their abilities or feel they may fail their audience. Others may not want to be judged by their audience or they simply feel vulnerable when speaking in front of an audience. One writer, Christopher Carlin states that no matter what your reason for public speaking is it is best to overcome your fears and become an active public speaker (Carlin, 2008). Overcoming a fear of public speaking can be done with hard work, dedication and practice. The more an individual takes an opportunity to speak in front of an audience they more comfortable they will become. According to one article the good thing about overcoming your fear of public speaking is that the fear is learned and with lots of determination and practice this fear can be unlearned (Colombo, n.d.). For me personally public speaking has never been one of my great fears. Luckily, at a young age I was taught to be comfortable with speaking in front of any type of audience, large or small. In middle school and high school I participate on a debate team as well as the school’s drama club. In both activities I...
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...Nothing will relax you more than to know you have properly prepared. The stage fright or speech anxiety felt by many speakers is due to not knowing enough about the speaking environment or the audience. The more you know about your speaking environment and your audience, the more relaxed you will be when delivering your speech. Many speakers, however, often overlook the need to include any kind of audience analysis as part of their speech preparation. Proper audience analysis will assure that you give the right speech to the right audience. Most professional speakers send their clients a multi-page questionnaire in order to gather enough information about them and the speaking event to properly customize their speeches. Using the word "A-U-D-I-E-N-C-E" as an acronym, I have defined some general audience analysis categories that these surveys should include. A nalysis - Who are they? How many will be there? U nderstanding - What is their knowledge of the subject? D emographics - What is their age, sex, educational background? I nterest - Why are they there? Who asked them to be there? E nvironment - Where will I stand? Can they all see & hear me? N eeds - What are their needs? What are your needs as the speaker? C ustomized - What specific needs do you need to address? E xpectations - What do they expect to learn or hear from you? Develop specific questions which fit into each of these eight categories and ask the client or audience to tell you what they...
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...Introduction Motivator Michael Scott once said, “As your boss, I sort of demand that you be an expert public speaker, just like me.” Michael is the worst: thinks he’s good, but is not. Connector Avoid being Michael Scott. Take Public Speaking Great class, but most of all, it’s important. Thesis and Preview Statement I value Public Speaking. It prepares students for the future, helps them get to know each other, and gives them confidence. Preparation for the Future Speaking in other classes Other classes have big presentations, too World History – Clash of Civilizations presentation College Prep Writing – final paper presentation HOSA – health competition Informal discussions in other classes Teachers/peers/coaches respect someone who can talk in front of others Post-high school education College – All sorts of opportunities to present Tech school – often, skills-based presentations are required Military – upper-level positions require you to speak publicly Post-college – doctors, lawyers, etc. all have to present Jobs Education Business/finance Physical fitness/trainer Health care – latest methods of disease prevention, etc. Various others Transition: “In the future, your public speaking skills will allow you to share what you know. But currently, they also allow you to share about yourself.” Get to know Each Other Hidden talents Sports Cooking Accomplishments Background information Who’s moved into Shakopee Family/economic situations of...
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...A BRIEF CONTENTS PART 1 • GETTING STARTED 1. Becoming a Public Speaker 2. From A to Z: Overview of a Speech 3. Managing Speech Anxiety 4. Ethical Public Speaking 5. Listeners and Speakers 1 2 8 1 4 23 30 PART 2 • DEVELOPMENT 6. Analyzing the Audience 7. Selecting a Topic and Purpose 8. Developing Supporting Material 9. Locating Supporting Material 10. Doing Effective Internet Research 1 Citing Sources in Your Speech 1. 36 37 49 57 64 73 83 PART 3 • ORGANIZATION 1 Organizing the Speech 2. 1 Selecting an Organizational Pattern 3. 1 Outlining the Speech 4. 92 93 103 1 10 PART 4 • STARTING, FINISHING, AND STYLING 15. Developing the Introduction and Conclusion 16. Using Language 1 22 1 23 1 31 PART 5 • DELIVERY 1 Choosing a Method of Delivery 7. 18. Controlling the Voice 19. Using the Body 1 39 1 40 1 44 1 48 PART 6 • PRESENTATION AIDS 20. Types of Presentation Aids 21. Designing Presentation Aids 22. A Brief Guide to Microsoft PowerPoint 154 155 161 164 PART 7 • TYPES OF SPEECHES 23. Informative Speaking 24. Persuasive Speaking 25. Speaking on Special Occasions 1 74 1 75 188 21 7 PART 8 • THE CLASSROOM AND BEYOND 230 26. Typical Classroom Presentation Formats 27. Science and Mathematics Courses 28. Technical Courses 29. Social Science Courses 30. Arts and Humanities Courses 31. Education Courses 32. Nursing and Allied Health Courses 33. Business Courses and Business Presentations 34. Presenting in Teams 35. Communicating in Groups 231 236 240 243 246 248 25 1 253 258...
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...Chapter 3 Speaking Confidently I. Nervousness about public speaking is normal and widespread. A. Many celebrities and public figures admit to a fear of public speaking. B. Many ordinary citizens place public speaking at or near the top of their lists of fears. C. A clear majority of college students list fear of public speaking as their chief communication weakness. 1. James McCroskey’s Personal Report of Public Speaking Anxiety shows that nearly three-fourths of college students admit to high or moderately high anxiety about speaking in public. 2. McCroskey concludes that a fairly high degree of anxiety about public speaking is normal. D. People experience and exhibit a range of internal and external responses to the stress of public speaking. 1. Chemically and physiologically, we experience stage fright in the same way. a. Adrenaline is released into the bloodstream. b. Respiration increases. c. Heart rate increases. d. Galvanic skin response increases. 2. Symptoms of stage fright can vary from person to person. a. Some people experience blushing, excessive perspiration shortness of breath, forgetfulness, or other symptoms. b. As uncomfortable as they can make you, these responses are normal and natural signs that your body is responding to the pressure of performing...
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...GROUP: 1 CLASS: CDAV09A1 MEMBERS: TRẦN NHẬT DUY (LEADER) / 091C702023 NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG THẢO / 091C702116 NGUYỄN THỊ MI SƯƠNG / 091C702104 NGUYỄN THỊ LỆ THỦY / 091C702125 TRẦN PHAN HẢI VÂN / 091C702154 TRẦN NGỌC LYDA / 091C702029 |TOPIC 3: PUBLIC SPEAKING |OCTOBER 27 | | |2011 | TABLE OF CONTENT I Introduction………………………………..3 II Body • Sec 1: General statement about public speaking …........................................3 • Sec 2: The important role of public speaking, and difficulties………….....3 • Sec 3: How to prepare a good speech………………………………………......4 • Sec 4: how to improve public speaking skill………………………………8 III Conclusion…………………………..……….12 IV Reference list……………………………...13 INTRODUCTION C an you think of any memorable talk or presentation you have ever attended? It is sad to know that most of the presentations are easy to forget, especially when the main reason behind the presentation was to communicate something to you. Therefore, it is important to...
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...Glossophobia: Fear of Public Speaking When you walk into a new setting with new people, is an unmistakable, nearly indescribable feeling in the depths of your stomach- we all know the feeling. Everybody, it seems, has something they dread more than anything. For me, I had to face it in an English class my Freshman year of high school. Any kind of public speaking has never been my strong suit, but I always pushed myself to try. Sitting in a room full of peers who loved to hear themselves speak always made me feel inferior. I have never been a big talker. Sure, I would answer questions in class if the teacher pleaded with me to speak, but I would never willingly speak if I could possibly avoid it. For me, writing was the same way. When I was in kindergarten I wrote books that my mom would read and keep with work that my sister had written as well. Of course, it was simple, but my five year old self felt confident in it. Somehow I would manage to go on for ten whole pages about two people becoming friends, the...
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...Art of public speaking This document covers hints and tips on public speaking and presentation skill, dealing with public speaking nerves and anxiety, public speaking skills and public speaking techniques, public speaking training. Fear of public speaking Why do we get public speaking anxiety? How to overcome fear of public speaking Building confidence in public speaking Public speaking training Hints and tips for effective public speaking Common fears of public speaking What happens when you have to speak in public? Did you know that public speaking tops the list of phobias for most people? Not spiders or heights public speaking - speech in public! Well, if you didn't know that, we bet your body does. It will do all kinds of unpleasant things to you when you have to stand up and face a sea of faces with the hope of getting your message across in a compelling and interesting way. Your hands may sweat and your mouth goes dry. Your knees may shake and a quaver affects your voice. Your heart may race and those well known butterflies invade your stomach. When all that happens most people don't think of getting their message across in a compelling and interesting way; they just think of getting off the 'stage' as quickly as possible! Have we frightened you sufficiently yet? It's normal. We don't really mean to frighten you, just remind you that your body reacts 'in extremis' when put under pressure, and for most people, public speaking is just about the worst pressure they can be put...
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...Speech to Entertain: An Overview The primary purpose of a speech to entertain is to have the audience relax, smile and enjoy the occasion. The speech should have a central theme or a focus. A series of jokes will NOT work well for this type of speech. Good speeches to entertain typically mix humor with more serious morals, lessons learned, or experiences. In other words, they have a real point to make… they are not just silly, slapstick humor. You can tell a lighthearted, personal story that reveals a life lesson you’ve learned or examine a familiar subject from a different and unexpected viewpoint or take a lighthearted look at a particular issue. Example: Summer jobs: “Summer jobs for high schoolers: The daily diary of the American Nightmare.” Additional suggestions for the composition and delivery of after dinner speeches are as follows: 1. Carefully select an interesting, timely, and appropriate topic. Having something familiar in the talk that the audience can relate to will enhance listener interest. 2. Build your speech around a central theme, moral, or idea. 3. Support your main point or central theme with colorful stories, narrative and examples. 4. Be imaginative and creative when delivering your talk. Few speeches demand more imagination and creativity than the speech to entertain. 5. Be positive and good-natured when delivering your talk—irony and sarcasm are acceptable but not bitterness. 6. Be optimistic and modest when speaking and create...
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