...Public Speaking 210-50 Informative Speech September 7, 2011 Chapter 5: Listening to Speeches Listening is an important part of the communication process. It is stated as being the active processing of the information we receive. How well you listen has a major impact on the quality of your relationships with others. Listening is a skill which everyone can benefit from improvement. A great deal of our communication process is devoted to listening. Chapter five focuses on improving your listening skills with suggestions and principles and also identifies barriers that keep people from listening at peak efficiency. In this essay, we will go over all key points and terms that will help you become an effective listener. To become an effective listener we first need to develop certain skills that can be used in stages to guide us through the process. Effective listening involves selecting, attending to, understanding, and remembering the meaning behind the message. The goal as a public speaker is to develop and deliver a speech that audience members will listen and respond to. (62) Although it seems easy, there are barriers that can hinder a speech from being received by the listener. These barriers are referred to as listening barriers. Listening barriers are created when we fail to select, attend to, or understand a message or remember what was said. (62) There are many listening barriers that can vary depending on the individual; however, the book has narrowed...
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...Speaking In order for public speaking to become a skill, there are a few areas in which I need to improve to make it a suitable strength. Public speaking is not a weakness for me but I would like to transform it into one of my strengths. During my four to five minute Tell A Story speech, I really didn’t have any weaknesses besides not having effective speaking notes and learn to write less. My strengths with this speech was that I was very raw and emotional which Ms. Reeder said was a great way to introduce myself to the class and her. I really don’t have to worry about eye contact or getting my audience’s attention and setting the appropriate mood for my speech. With my Tell A Story speech I truly believe that this is one of my best speeches. Now with my Informative speech my strengths were that I was very happy giving the speech and very engaging on the Information that I was teaching my classmates and teacher. I had a couple of weaknesses with this speech, like I needed to have more sources from different places instead of all coming from the same source, I didn’t have a good Artistic last line but overall everything was excellent. Finally, my Persuasive speech was not the best one of them all. I really don’t believe that I was well prepared to give this speech due to the simple fact that when talking about the death penalty, it’s kind of hard. I admit that I had a lack of research when giving this speech and tend to ramble a lot when presenting it in front of the class....
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...Effective Communication COM 200 Professor March 21, 2011 Principles and Misconceptions in Communication This paper will explore effective communication, some of the principles and misconceptions, some of the barriers that we face in our communication skills, as well as how our words have the ability to affect our attitudes, behaviors, and perceptions. Effective communication, whether it is to a nation, people in different cultures, or in the privacy of our homes, can be used to tear people apart or hurt someone; it can be full of bitterness and hate; yet it can also be used to express love, admiration, offer hope, and inspire others. Communication and our relationships with others are completely connected. It is impossible to have a relationship with someone without speaking to them. It involves every aspect of our everyday contact with others. Communication involves both verbal and non-verbal expressions of our thoughts, feelings and ideas to others. Our verbal communication is done through words, sending messages on what we think or feel in certain situations. Our non-verbal communication also known as paralanguage is embedded through your gestures, in the clothes we wear, the posture you present, your attitudes or facial expressions. It may be your silence, or your gentle touch. Paralanguage is more universal than verbal communication. This is the part of our communication that helps prevent ineffective communication, unlike a telephone...
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...Comparison between speeches You have heard of the speeches that Mitt Romney and Barrack Obama made right? The concession speech from Mitt Romney, and the victory speech from Barrack Obama. Well I am here to tell you about HOW both speeches compare. What were the differences? What were the similarities? Read on and you will find out. How was Barrack Obama’s speech like? Barrack Obama’s speech was very long; maybe because it was his victory speech, after all he did win the place as president. What I also saw was that Obama did not talk only about him, he talked about us. He didn’t boast in Romney’s face, he said that he hopes that they could work together. What was the surroundings like? Well I know for sure that it was huge, the headquarters in Chicago was humongous. There were also a lot of people in the headquarters listening to Obama’s speech. How was Romney’s speech like? Well Romney’s speech was not too long. The speech was technically all about how he would make a better president if he won; I think that is why it is called a concession speech, because concession means to accept that something is true, or acknowledging defeat, and it is a speech. In all his speech he only talked about how he would make a great president, and how his wife would make a great first lady. I also realized that there were barely any people. How do both speeches compare? Well let’s tell the differences first. First, Obama’s headquarters in Chicago held more people than Romney’s did. Second...
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...the context in which interaction is happening. At work, I meet strangers everyday and I don’t mind making conversation with them as I walk them to a table and talking to them as if I’d known them for years. In a new classroom setting, I don’t generally mind being myself—but the shyness of the people around me makes me feel even more reserved. I’m generally very comfortable talking to new people and absolutely love listening and learning about others. It has always been strange to me that as much as I love talking to people, I’m absolutely terrified of speaking in front of them. I’m typically bubbly and fun and the second the spotlight is on me, I get very quiet and feel terribly awkward. As I go on with the speech, it gets worse because I’m worried that people see me as some shaky freak. One thing that I would hope this class could help me with is to communicate a point more effectively. I typically know what I want to say and what I’m trying to get across to someone, but sometimes I don’t know if I’m doing it in the most effective way. I believe that the speeches alone in this class will help me out; by going through the speech myself and watching classmates and see how they present their ideas could give me ideas for...
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...Movie Review: The King’s Speech The King’s Speech relates to this course by showing someone who struggles with presenting speeches in front of large crowds of people, eventually gets over his fear and accomplishes his goal by giving an amazing speech. I’m almost for certain that more than half of my public speaking class is afraid to give a speech in front of people due to nerves. To me, giving a speech in front of people makes me nervous and scared. I feel like the King George VI because I tend to mumble and move around a lot when I give speeches. If I were in the King’s situation I would seek help just as he did. But instead of freaking out all the time, I would practice my speeches and try to find different tactics that would help me remain calm while I’m presenting. This movie makes me believe that public speaking is intimidating. But with a composed attitude and a straightforward speech I will be able to tackle the nerves and give a worthy speech. To form a good impression on the listeners I have to make eye contact with the audience members, speak slowly and loud, take pauses when needed, and show appropriate facial emotions when I’m sincere about what I have to say. When preparing my speech I have to create an introduction that gets the audience’s attention, so then they will become interested in what my speech is about. Seeing the King’s speeches fail made me realize that I should take appropriate actions when feeling apprehensive. I should act confident, know what I’m...
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...explained “Informative Speaking.” An informative speech is speech which usually shares information to better a person’s understanding of the topics demonstrated. Some common goals when giving an informative speech include: speaking to improve others knowledge, talking to keep the audience’s interest, and speaking to be remembered. There are 5 different types speeches that fall under the category of informative speeches; which are speeches about objects, procedures, people, ideas, and events. Even though, these speeches have resemblances, they each have unique arrangements. When presenting a speech about a person, using details about the person’s life or stories can be of use when gathering support materials. Visual aids can also be of great use for supporting materials, when delivering a speech about objects and or procedures. The use of stories, examples, and statistics can also enhance an informative speech presentation, about events and or ideas. Other topics that were discussed in chapter 22 are how to speak clearly, the use of principle,s and techniques to teach adults. For example, some people learn better by listening, others learn better by reading as oppose to an oral presentation, meanwhile others learn better through images and words, and some people learn better by being active. In addition, different ways to maintain the interest of the audience were also discussed, that includes telling stories, presenting information relative to the audience, and using surprise to...
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...designed to improve not only your delivery techniques but also your speech-writing and persuasion abilities. Additionally, this course is arranged to develop the skills necessary for you to critically evaluate both written and spoken speeches of others and to enter the public dialogue on issues that are important to you and your life. I am confident there is much to gain from the study of public speaking. The skills developed by engaging in this course work have practical applications in each of your lives. Although your participation may take place in various forms and environments, each of you will inevitably face the task of delivering, constructing, or consuming speeches. Developing your public speaking skills will prepare you for school or work presentations, job interviews, political campaigns, community meetings, and many other situations as well. BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE The objectives of this course are to: • Improve your speech delivery • Understand the ability to create effective speeches • Improve your listening skills • Improve your ability to think critically on a variety of subjects and genres • Improve your research skills • Develop skills to analyze your own and other’s speeches • Build greater confidence in yourself when speaking in front of others • Develop greater physical and psychological comfort when speaking in front of others • Improve your...
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...Earned: 1.0/1.0 6. When you evaluate and modify your behavior until it meets your personal expectations, you are engaged in: A) feedback B) decoding C) self-monitoring D) encoding Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 7. According to Gallup Poll surveys cited in the text, which of the following were rated highest in ethical standards in 2006? A) insurance salespeople B) journalists C) stockbrokers D) nurses Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 8. Using someone else's ideas without giving that person credit for the idea is known as: A) distortion B) Embellishment C) exaggeration D) plagiarism Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 9. Speeches that primarily celebrate values and lend a sense of distinction to an event are usually: A) persuasive speeches B) informative speeches C) entertaining speeches...
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...Listening: An Essential Part of Communication Skills I. Introduction: Communication comes from the Latin word communis, meaning commonness. It is a process wherein knowledge, ideas, information, attitudes, and feelings are transmitted (Padilla et al, 2003 p. 3). Communication is a two-way process by which information is changed between or among individuals through a common system of symbols, sign and behaviour (Martinez, p1). It is an essential function of civilization. Basically it consists of writing, reading, speaking and listening. Listening is a skill that has to be practiced and learned. Among the four skills of communication, listening is the most ignored, yet it takes up the greatest amount of time in the study of these four skills (Igoy, 2004 p 85). Listening like any other skill, has to be practiced because we listen everyday and we think we know how to do it. Yet, like any other skill, we can learn to do it better and continue to improve our listening skills throughout our lives (Diaz, 2005, p. 28). At the end of the communication line is an indispensable element – the listener, the active participation of whom either makes or unmakes communication. How good at listening this element is, spells a big difference in the communication process. At this point, it part, comes though a constant awareness and study of how listeners respond. This is especially so if we consider the axiom that meaning is altogether in the mind of the listener. II. 1. What is the...
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...culture values from other countries but also some essential words people over there use to communicate. When I was listening to my classmates’ speeches, I always compared my culture with their cultures so that I could be easier to understand their points. For example, in Natacha’s speech, I noticed that kissing cheek is very common among people to greet each other. It is totally different in Vietnam, where kissing is not accepted in public places. Thereby, I can avoid feeling embarrassed and being surprised if some friends from Congo greet me with a cheek kiss. Based on this example, I think to make a comparison between my own culture and other cultures is the best way to gain my understanding about other cultures. Particularly, from this assignment, I learned lots of new knowledge which I have never known, or even heard about before. In my opinion, every culture has its specific values that should be different from other cultures; therefore, foreigners will definitely find some difficulties to understand some aspects in other cultures. However, I think there will be no more difficulties if we are willing and exciting to learn something new. In my situation, I used to think that Korean was very hard for me to study; however, I felt more confident of my Korean speaking skill after talking to Grace, who is one of my classmates from Korea, and listening to her speech on the radio. When I was preparing my culture lesson, I got trouble in how to make my performance...
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...Republic of the Philippines Department of Education DepEd Complex, Meralco Avenue Pasig City K to 12 Curriculum Guide ENGLISH (Grade 10) K to 12 Curriculum Guide ENGLISH (Grade 10) December 2013 THE FRAMEWORK I. PHILOSOPHY AND RATIONALE Language is the basis of all communication and the primary instrument of thought. Thinking, learning, and language are interrelated. Language is governed by rules and systems (language conventions) which are used to explore and communicate meaning. It defines culture which is essential in understanding oneself (personal identity), forming interpersonal relationships (socialization), extending experiences, reflecting on thought and action, and contributing to a better society. Language, therefore, is central to the peoples’ intellectual, social and emotional development and has an essential role in all key learning areas1. Language is the foundation of all human relationships. All human relationships are established on the ability of people to communicate effectively with each other. Our thoughts, values and understandings are developed and expressed through language. This process allows students to understand better the world in which they live and contributes to the development of their personal perspectives of the global community. People use language to make sense of and bring order to their world. Therefore, proficiency in the language enables people to access, process and keep abreast of information, to engage with...
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...BCOM/275 Demonstrative Communication Communication is the flow of information with a specific objective between sender and receiver. Demonstrative communication is essential for all types and forums of communication whether it be verbal or non-verbal. There are several barriers that can make or break the flow of communication. A few of these barriers are physical, psychological and cultural. Physical barriers could consist of distance and environment. If someone is in an environment where it is very noisy, communication will not be effective. Psychological barriers could be when one person does not fully comprehend the other person’s stance on the message. This could stem from emotional growth and abilities. Cultural barriers stem from religious or ethnic backgrounds. People of different backgrounds have different views and objectives about certain topics based on how they are raised. These differences can make it extremely difficult to communicate because besides the difference in views, you may also fall into the language barrier. . In order to have a positive exchange, the audience should understand your position clearly. Verbal and non-verbal communications correlate with one another. A spoken message triggers non-verbal responses from senders and receivers making the engagement effective or ineffective. Not only does a sender have to be aware of the language and context they use, they also have to be aware of non-verbal...
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...Being able to understand how verbal and nonverbal, written and listening communication can impact the overall interpretation is important. This paper discusses how each area impacts the line of communication and how everyone can add their own person touch to the message being delivered to inspire and motivate. Overall, communication is an art because of the way individuals can alter the perceptions depending on the amount of preparation and practice that the speaker applies to the document. Communication as an Art Communication is the sharing of thoughts and ideas with others through verbal, written and nonverbal skills. Communication can be classified as a combination of both art and science. When looking at science in the form of communication it can be referred to as the knowledge about a subject and have the facts to prove the information being presented. Art communication can be considered the skillful way of doing things. Everyone is unique and has their own style of communication; therefore, classifying communication more of an art than a science. When discussing the different aspects of communication there can be some crossover depending on the type of discussions and the amount of facts that have to be proven. This paper will take a look at how communication fits into the business world through verbal and nonverbal presentation of materials to written materials and then finally to the listening aspect of communication. Verbal Communication In the workplace...
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...reporters early in his reign as Pope, John Paul announced the goal of his papacy, "The Pope cannot remain a prisoner of the Vatican. I want to go to everybody...from the nomads of the steppes to the monks and nuns in their convents...I want to cross the threshold of every home” (“Indepth: His Own Words,” 2005). Because of this announcement, his trips were groundbreaking news. His first stops were in the Dominican Republic and Mexico, then on to his native Poland. The main theme of his speeches emphasized human rights. Worldwide news coverage of his travels allowed television viewers of all faiths, including me, to see how many hundreds of thousands, and sometimes millions, of people would gather for his visits. It was during these international visits, particularly to the countries under Communist rule, that the Pope would focus his speeches on freedom and human rights. As the people came, they slowly began to realize they would not be punished for gathering to see him or for listening to his speeches. Crowds of followers began to build as they came to realize that they had a right to be free citizens (Papal Years, 2000). As a result of this realization, the Pope’s popularity grew to immense proportions. He did not outright proclaim to his followers that Communism must be defeated. Instead, he would simply reiterate his message of freedom as a right of all people, of all faiths, and all nations. It was these messages of freedom that would eventually change some of the influences...
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