...Informative Journal Assignment Speech Communication 1113 Assignment Overview This assignment requires that you identify and analyze the most effective and least effective elements of your informative speech. Approximate time needed to complete assignment: 2 hours Assignment Instruction 1. View the video recording of your informative speech, paying specific attention to the effectiveness/ineffectiveness of the content and delivery elements listed below. CHOOSE ONLY FROM THE ELEMENTS LISTED BELOW. Informative Content Elements Attention-getter: Captured the audience’s attention in the opening statement while introducing the topic. Credibility: Established credibility by communicating personal interest and research efforts. Audience Relevance: Related topic to the audience’s shared needs, concerns, values, experiences, interests. Evidence: Used evidence from credible sources to support main points. Supporting Details: Used a variety of supporting details (quotes, examples, statistics) and used sign posts and transitions so the audience could follow easily. Conclusion: Reinforced the thesis/central idea while closing the speech with an audience-centered, final appeal. Informative Delivery Elements Conversational: Spoke in a conversational, sincere manner, rather than read to the audience or from memorized text. Spoke with appropriate volume and confidence. Energy and Enthusiasm: Spoke with sincere, appropriate passion about the topic. Spoke with...
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...(TCO 1) Human Resources has evolved through each of the 4 stages except the following: (Points : 4) File Maintenance Organizational Legal Compliance HR Accountability and Application Strategic Partner HR Fiscal Performance 2. (TCO 1) Modern concepts for promoting employee involvement include all of the following except: (Points : 4) Delegation Theory X Management Participative Management Goal Setting Employer Training 3. (TCO 2) Jonathan, a VP for Human Resources, is evaluating the extent to which the hiring and employment practices in his organization are in compliance with federal and state laws. Which type of external influences that impact HRM is Jonathan considering? (Points : 4) Workforce diversity Community relations Governmental legislation Ethics Labor unions 4. (TCO 2) According to court definition, evaluating men and women using different standards is an example of: (Points : 4) Correction imbalance Adverse impact Sexual harassment Adverse (disparate) treatment 5. (TCO 3) Which of the following is not true regarding Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964? (Points : 4) It prohibits discrimination in hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, and privileges of employment based on race, religion, color, sex, or national origin. It protects employees 40-65 years...
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...Discuss how personal differences and preference can impact organizational ethics. Possibly one of the most important aspects of organizational ethics lies with the systems of belief of those in upper management positions. Those who feel as though they should be allowed to get by with poor business practices and unethical decisions will obviously be in conflict with those who feel as though the business should only be operated under the most ethical conditions. As in any business organization, there are always differing ideas and opinions regarding how the business should be ran. However, when personal differences and preferences involve differing opinions regarding what is right and what is wrong, tremendous problems can develop. The most troubling situations can arise when workers at lower levels in the organization realize that upper management is not operating in an ethical manner, this brings up the problem of whether or not to keep quiet in order to retain their jobs, or speak up and possibly be let go. This problem does not only exist in upper levels of organization, it can take place within all levels. When employees have differing opinions and preferences at subordinate levels it can tend to cause personal conflicts within departments which can lead to reduced productivity and personal conflicts which may be detrimental to the organization as a whole. Many employees feel as though they cannot make a difference in the ethical policies and procedures of their organization...
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...Define the following in your own words: 1. Adhesion 2. Triple Point 3. Cohesion 4. Critical Point 5. Sublimation 6. Allotrope (and give an example) 7. Lattice Energy 8. Surface Tension 9. Polarizability 10. Normal Boiling Point Study how to use the Clausius-Clapeyron equation in EXAMPLE 12-5 on page 516 in the Petrucci Textbook. Then solve these problems: 1. A handbook lists the normal boiling point of isooctane as 99.2°C and it’s enthalpy of vaporization as 35.76 kJ/mol. Calculate the vapor pressure in atm of isooctane at standard temperature. ….. you should get an answer of 0.0565 atm. Work it out so you know how! 2. Cyclohexanol has a vapor pressure of 10.0mmHg at 56°C and 100.0mmHg at 103.7°C. Calculate it’s enthalpy of vaporization, ΔHvap. ….. you should get an answer of 49.7 kJ/mol. Practice until you get it! 3. The normal boiling point of acetone is 56.2°C and its enthalpy of vaporization is 25.5 kJ/mol. At what temperature does acetone have a vapor pressure of 375mmHg? ….you should get an answer of 33°C. Keep trying until you do! Data Table for Hydrazine, N2H4 4. Use the data from the table above to determine how much heat is required to convert 25.00ml of liquid hydrazine at 25.0°C to hydrazine vapor at its normal boiling point. Hints: 1. Use hydrazine’s density and molar mass to determine the amount of moles to be vaporized with the given volume. Use a periodic table to get any information...
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...International Management Name: Institution: Course: Tutor: Date: Free market economies stimulate greater economic growth, whereas state-directed economies stifle growth A free market economy is a type of market economy where forces of supply and demand exist freely without interference from any authority such the government or any price setting monopolies. In this system, prices are controlled by supply and demand forces. The buyers and sellers make decisions that they themselves determine solely (citing in Watkins, 1959). State-directed economy refers to a system where the state controls means of production but the economic activity is mostly directed to some extent by the government or ministry of planning through indicative planning. According to Alec Nove (1987) State directed economy is also commonly known as centrally planned economy. The main government or central government is the body concerned with directing all sectors of the economy. “The free market is the only economic system consistent with personal freedom. It thus not only provides the basis for greatest improvements, it also provides the basis for remaining free off political control over our lives.” (Kates, 2011,p. 4). Ignoring the role of individuals ignores everything important about how a market economy works. Free market economy stimulates economic growth as they rely on individuals to purchase and sell goods and services freely and proactively. Free market stimulates economic growth because...
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...1. Would consider Demographic segmentation, because she just starting her own small business, which is a sole priority ship. Which is for people working as an entrepreneur as herself. So she would have base some of it off of who like chocolate and who doesn’t also she need to know which chocolate people would buy more often, and where should she open her business. So that was demographic segmentation is when you want to know things about your consumer to get there interest in what you’re doing and if the location is right for that. So when you’re starting your own business you have to do a lot of things before you can even see progress from it. So it takes over time before you’re business start’s going unless you brand with another business which will be a b2b because that can get you off your feet with this business as well. 2. A segment would be concerted strategy because it focus on one aspect which is pet supply store. So it’s targeting animal’s owner to come to a store that can have deals for them that they will enjoy for their animals. Because the customer is always right. It also fall into value proposition, which give the customer a good perspective on they want as I proclaimed. They can also now in days buy their product online and walk into the store. 3. Micromarketing is basically when you have a specific item that you want and you’re interested in the product. People have lots of reason to be specific maybe for special occasion or just have a great day by...
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...18. The Sixteenth Amendment (1913) gave Congress the power to collect an income tax; it was proposed and ratified to replace a law that had ben declared unconstitutional in an 1895 Supreme Court case. The income tax had been seen as means of putting into effect the concept of the progressive taxation, in which the tax rate increases with income. The Sixteenth Amendment put the progressive taxation on a constitutional basis. Progressive taxes helped promote social equality through the redistribution of income; that higher-income people are taxed at higher rates to help fund social programs that benefit lower-income people. This being said progressive taxes are very important to our democracy, it helped promote social equality. The Commerce clause is the third clause of the Article 1, Section 8, of the Constitution, which gives Congress the power to regulate commerce among the states. This was very important to the Constitution because the commerce clause was a major factor that increased the national governments power. After the Revolution ended and independence was a reality, it became clear that the national government had neither the economic nor the military power to function effectively. In 1786 a sever problem happened in Massachusetts where high interest rates and high state taxes were forcing farmers into bankruptcy. The Shays Rebellion revolted against established order continuing until 1787 when Massachusetts appealed to the constitution for help. The rebellion demonstrated...
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...COMM 10- Elements of Public Speaking Master Make-up Artistry (Informative Speech) Specific Purpose Statement: To inform my audience about the three major types of make-up needed to be a master make-up artist. Central Idea: High Fashion, Character and Prosthetic/Special effects make-up are all skills required in order to be considered a master make-up artist in the industry. Introduction When I was about 3 or 4, I remember watching my mom put on her make up and being completely fascinated by it. Well being the curious little kid that I was, I decided to be exactly like mommy and do what she did. Bad idea! I ended up in the emergency room because I had super glued by eyelashes together. Needless to say, my first experience with “make-up” was not what I’d call great. Since then though, I have grown to love make-up and so I started to wonder what makes someone a master of makeup. Body I. High fashion make-up is the foundation or rather the basics of all three make-up types. A. It’s used to identify a person’s skin type, bone structure, eyebrow and face shape. 1. Identifying all these factors into helping determine what products to use on an individual. B. Its application is solely for beauty purposes. 1. You mostly see this kind of make-up done in editorial spreads in magazines, on television, in films or on the runway. II. Character make-up is to help define and develop the characteristics needed for a certain role. A. This process helps age...
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...Informative Speech Introduction 1. In the contemporary world, underage drinking has become a global phenomenon especially in the developed countries such as in the US. As a result, the Oklahoma State has taken various measures to curb the vice. This is the reason behind the enactment of the Underage drinking laws-Social Host Law. The law was enacted in order to; a) Minimize the circumstances that lead to death of a minor or suffering physical injuries b) To enhance concentration at school especially for the minors c) To make societies responsible for their young people and develop virtues that would lead to productive work in future d) Promote healthy social life Body (Translation: I will begin by outlining the aspect of underage drinking, Oklahoma’s Social Host law and specifically where Cody’s law emanated from) 1. Consumption of alcohol by the young people in the US is prohibited especially for people who are below 21 years. However, despite the minimum age that is set for people who buy alcohol being 21 years in all the states, the legal requirements varies significantly. For instance: a) Wagenaar and Melvin argue that some states have exceptions whereby they allow some individuals who are below 21 years to consume alcohol (37). This indicates that the laws are not uniformly implemented across the states. b) In Ohio State, the social host law has not been limited to the drinking parties by the underage. Therefore any action that is undertaken by an underage guest...
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...Informative Outline Topic: “Postpartum Depression” General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform the audience about Postpartum Depression Thesis: Postpartum depression is a mood disorder that can greatly effect new mothers. Knowing how to recognize their symptoms and treating it can greatly increase chances of a healthy, happy living. Attention Getter: Imagine a bright sunny morning, lite clouds low chances of rain which is a great example of a perfect day. You receive a call from someone who is about to have a baby. Who can believe an already perfect day can get any better. The mother is in labor and the baby is due any second now. The most joyous, exciting, life-changing and memorable moment in anyone’s life is about to happen. With no time to waste, you rush to the hospital to meet the new bundle of joy. While at the hospital it does not take much time for an individual to notice that the mother seems sad, irritable, and would not touch the baby. A few weeks later it is as if her condition has not improved. The mother seems to be experiencing what is known as postpartum depression. Preview of Main Points: 1. First, I will explain what is postpartum depression 2. Secondly, I will discuss the symptoms 3. Finally, I will discuss the treatments that are...
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...Informative Speech Assignment Information Speeches: 4 - 5 minutes Speech Day: Come to class early on speech days Do not disrupt other speeches by arriving late! Turn in your speech outline with a references page Purpose of Speech: To support a clear, one-sentence thesis To use at least three different kinds of supporting material To organize the speech with an appropriate and discernible structure To experiment with creative vocal delivery and presentation To demonstrate principles of effective audience-centered public speaking Please choose one of the following formats for your informative speech: • Present an activity, routine, or practice in a “how-to” instructional teaching lesson • Pick an everyday item and teach your audience “how-to” use it for a purpose it was not intended for Your informative speech should focus on the following: • Constructing creative ways to share information and communicate your credibility as a knowledgable speaker • Employing narrative (stories) and sensorial or image-rich language (metaphors etc.) • Presenting with enthusiasm and sharing your interest in this topic/process with us Your informative speech will be graded on the following criteria: • Practiced and improved delivery • Creative use of stories, vocals, images, gestures, body movement, props, and/or space • Turned in and typed speech outline (must be turned in on the day you speak) • Your ability to manage your time When planning your speech: • Tell a...
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...Ma. Sarah Katrina F. Santos June 16, 2014 11229888 SPEECOM - C32 Informative Speech How many of you thinks that having more customers is better than having fewer customers for a business? Can I see a show of hands? Alright. I presume that for those who said yes, which is the majority, raised their hand for the same reason. More customers mean more people buying and more people buying mean more profits for the company, isn’t it? Sounds sensible but I hate to break it to you but those of you who said yes are wrong. Today I will transform that thinking to exactly the opposite. I will introduce based on a new study the idea of ‘less is more’. Focusing on a smaller number of customers could help a company speed up growth, increase profit and improve long-term health. I am going to talk about how top companies gain customers, how they keep them and how these customers help them in expanding their business. They don’t need a lot of customers, just the right ones to keep them on top. First point is, fewer customers can speed up the company’s growth. Would you believe that some companies actually go out of business because of too many customers? Yes, that is true. The problem with these companies is they get very overwhelmed with the influx of customers that they forget to establish a connection with their customers. According to Forbes, this is one of the top 5 reasons why 8 out of 10 businesses fail - because they are not really in touch with their customers...
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...INFORMATIVE SPEECH OUTLINE Angela Y. Harlee COMS 101 02/23/2015 Organization: Topical Pattern Audience analysis: My audience consists of various age groups as well as ethnicity. The people are of all walks of life including male and female Pastors, Reverends, and Elders. Their education level varies from Doctorate Degrees to High School Diploma/GED, and some that never completed school. Some of my audience is employed while others are not employed. Some have criminal backgrounds and others do not. Topic: The career/job field that I have chosen to define/describe is Pastoring. Pastoring presents many wonderful opportunities for advancing what God values by promoting the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being of all people. Values (The Kingdom), you are presenting man as God sees him. He focuses on the holistic being because God desires for us to be whole (III John 1:2). Transforming us back to our original state how He made us before Adam sinned and that's the purpose of the preacher (to help bring about transformation through in the power of the Holy Spirit). He or she is to point people back to God and to help people pursue having a relationship with God. Rhetorical Purpose: To inform people/my audience how Pastoring and ministering to people can be rewarding and fulfilling. To also inform people how you can apply the Word of God to every situation and have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. Redemptive Purpose: To inform...
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...Outline for Informative Speech Speaker: Title: DJI Phantom 3 Specific Purpose: To Infrom the audience with this device Thesis Statement: Introduction * Attention-getter (quotation, story, rhetorical question, surprising statements, humor, etc.): The DJI Phantom 3 is one of the best drones on the market. * Reveal the topic: The DJI Phantom 3 records in 4k HD resolution * Motivate the audience (make the topic relevant and/or establish credibility): This drone can record anything, anywhere, with just a simple IOS app download. * Preview (each main point): First . . . The features that the DJI Phantom provides Next . . . Distance and duration the drone can last Finally . . . Intelligent flight modes (Transition) Body I. Main point 1 A. Sub-point and/or supporting material (such as a statistic or a quotation etc.) - The drone is operated by an App that can be downloaded on an IOS and/or Android device, which allows you to live stream and have full control over the camera. B. Sub-point and/or supporting material - The camera itself in mounted on a 3-axis gimbal, which provides best imagine quality when flying with much movements and prevailing wind conditions. (Transition) ...
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...Informative Speech Activity Name: Unknown Speech Title: Chicago Specific Purpose Statement: “I will inform my classmates about Chicago. I will explain what things you can see, do, eat, and the teams that that make Chicago, Chicago to all the Chicagoans. Thesis Statement: Chicago - a place that is not overrated. I. INTRODUCTION A. Gaining the Audience's Attention: Is anyone else besides me from Chicago or has at least been to Chicago? B. Preview of Main Points - (1) Major sites in Chicago that you must see. (2) Places and things you must do while in Chicago. (3) The best food to eat in Chicago that doesn’t taste the same anywhere else. (4) The teams in Chicago that help build Chicago year round. II. MAIN BODY A. First Point: Major sites in Chicago that you must see. 1. Sears Tower. 2. Lincoln Park, Grant Park, Wicker Park. 3. Field Museum. 4. Soldier Field, Wrigley Field. B. Second Point: Places and things you must do while in Chicago. 1. Go to the Navy piers. 2. Go to downtown Chicago walk around and shop. 3. Go during the Jazz Festival. 4. Go to Taste of Chicago. C. Third Point: The best food to eat in Chicago that doesn’t taste the same anywhere else. 1. Chicago-styled deep-dished pizza. 2. Polish Sausage and Italian Beef. 3. Bongo Room. 4. White Castle. D. Fourth Point: The teams in Chicago that...
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