Question.2722 - REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: Practically Speaking by J. Dan Rothwell (4 th ed., 2023). Oxford University Press. (The 3 rd edition, from 2020, is also fine to use as well). IMPORTANT POLICIES: 1. ASSIGNMENTS- - -Your final grade is based on successful completion of the following: PERFORMANCE GRADES (all 6-10 minutes): Informative Speech (15%) Demonstration Speech (15%) Persuasive Research Speech (20%) Final Speech (20%) INDIVIDUAL GRADES: Final Exam (Analysis of a speech; 20%) Speech Outlines & Participation (10%) PERFORMANCE GRADES will be based upon my evaluation of your speech as compared to criteria I will outline in class (as to what makes for an "A", "B", "C", or "D" quality speech). Although the criteria will be slightly different for each speech, it will assess the content, organization and delivery of your speech. Speeches must be extemporaneous (see text). Evaluation will not be based on class reactions or comparisons to other student performances. 2. ATTENDANCE/PARTICIPATION- - - Communication requires a speaker and an audience. I expect you to virtually attend every class session and not be tardy. Please notify me (via email) in advance if you need to be absent! Class sessions will not be recorded. I expect you to actively contribute (via verbal discussion and chat) to each class session. You must (obviously) share your video for all of your presentations. 3. LATE WORK- - - YOU MUST BE PREPARED TO PRESENT YOUR SPEECH ON THE DAY IT IS SCHEDULED!!! Failure to attend class on a day that you are required to speak will result in an "F" grade for that assignment. Any other assignment will lose 10 points (out of 100) for each class session it is late. 4. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY- - - The copying or plagiarism of any speech robs the student of both a creative learning experience and a passing grade on that assignment. Quoting from sources, explicitly mentioned, is required. Copying paragraphs and/or ideas from others' work is not! 5. If you are a student with a DOCUMENTED DISABILITY, and would like to request academic accommodations, contact Student Disability Services (SDS) at 860-832-1952, or email disabilityservices@ccsu.edu. Visit the SDS website at http://www.ccsu.edu/sds/ to download an Intake form and documentation requirements. Temporary impairments may also qualify for accommodations. 6. All assignments will be posted on BLACKBOARD LEARN and should be submitted through Blackboard as well. Date Schedule of Events/Assignments Reading 7/5 Communication, speaking and speech anxiety The Telephone Game: Communication as a process 7/6 Rhetorical situations & Audience adaptation Ch. 1-3 7/10 PERSONAL OBJECT SPEECH Ch. 4-5 Informative (vs. persuasive) speeches The Speech Process: Choosing a topic; Goal setting 7/11 Structuring; Supporting material Ch. 6-8 7/12 DUE: Informative Speech Outline Analysis of Sample Informative Speech Review of speech process: Outlining 7/13 Practice of speeches & dealing with speech anxiety Preparation for informative and demonstration speeches Ch. 14 7/17-18 NO SYNCHRONOUS CLASS SESSIONS 7/19 6-10 minute INFORMATIVE SPEECHES Introduction to demonstration/process speeches 7/20 DUE: Demonstration Speech Outline Visual aids & improving delivery Ch. 10-11 7/24 6-10 minute DEMONSTRATION SPEECHES Introduction to persuasion Ch. 12-13 7/25 Persuasion: Methods, Appeals & Structuring Ch. 15-16 7/26 Persuasion: Building a strong argument DUE: Persuasion Research speech outline 7/27 Style: Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream" Ch. 9, 17 In-class preparation for persuasive speeches 7/31 6-10 minute PERSUASIVE RESEARCH SPEECHES Final Speech Overview 8/1 Summary: 10 keys to effective speaking Final exam review DUE: Final Speech outline 8/2 ONLINE FINAL EXAM (exam window will be open from 9 am-1 pm) 8/3 6-10 minute FINAL SPEECHES
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STEP #1: “General Topic: “Tips to stay economical and save money” STEP #2: Audience Analysis: The speech is on numerous means of tips that can be taken into consideration to stay economical and also save money and the people here are the one’s who are unable to manage with money saving. It also includes those who want to save money and are trying but are incompetent to save enough or those who have gone through the tough phase of bankruptcy. This speech will guide them to start thinking more towards saving and get confidence about them to save money and they can find ways and save money every month. The tips and tricks which shall be circulated in this speech will guide them manage the total finances by finding out different ways to spend less also to start saving soon. STEP #3:Speech Purpose: I WANT TO INFORM MY AUDIENCE: We all can save money especially now days when multiple ways are there to save money. Further, the listeners also know the fact that one does not need to everything in the perfect manner to save money, and it is no perfect way to start, only that the best point is to start right away. It can be many types of simple ways to save money and also breathe fresh cash into one’s budget. STEP #4: CHRONOLOGICAL pattern The speech can guide the audience in a great manner by taking them through each phase of saving money and being economical in a chronological manner. So as to let them take in the whole speech better, visual aids like PowerPoint slides or drawings will be used to get their awareness better as well. This will also add on to the overall environment making it more engaging to make them understand the topic well enough. STEP #5: Preliminary Speech Outline: I. Introduction A. Attention-getter: Today, the prices of even everyday needs is on a higher side, it is mostly recommended to keep a backup in hand to keep surviving through saving money and staying economical. The good news is that saving money and staying economical is a process that can be learned, and anybody can become an expert at it just by having correct approaches in hand. The goal of the speech is to educate the audience to save money and to stay economical and have a life where they have plan b. II. Body of speech (steps in a process) A. Main point #1: Knowing places the money is going In this point, one need to have an idea of the total spending report and locate those expenses which are not necessary. This will also include all their expenses each month and this can include car, rent, and groceries, streaming service subscriptions, dinner, movie tickets and medications. These points will give a clear picture on where are the places where spending can be avoided to save money and where are the points that need to be spent for survival. This can help make the ahead steps ahead easily and help in saving money and becoming economical. Main point #2: Pick out areas to cut back spending One will start pointing out those places that can completely be avoided which can be called extras and are not the same as the expenses that should be done to survive. These can be streaming subscriptions, shopping, parties, movie tickets, vacations and new stuffs that can be avoided. If we take an instance, it looks simpler to overspend money on food and the saving goal can be not dining out to spend on food the whole month by eating home cooked food. This does not only save money on food but makes our body back to a fine and fit life, as home cooked food is always a healthier option. One shall not feel discouraged without having any form of emergency savings yet and one can begin by saving amounts, which are small and easy to track the saving process. C. Main point #3: Planning a budget for life This is a process, when one has got an idea on the areas to cut the spending on, one can create a budget that will guide them save money every month which is a budget and easy to have it the same their whole life. The budget can be made easier by putting up some type of goals and getting an idea when they are nearing to the spending limits each month. D. Main point #4: Adapting to good ways of living life Good habits are the foundations of smart spending and saving and staying economical and we all should have these in mind. Sleeping early and waking up early including eating home cooked food will help us save our expenses on parties, movies, vacations, unhealthy restaurant eating and give us a balanced lifestyle. We can avoid late fees and overdrafts by activating low balance alerts and paying bills on time is always a great idea by putting up payment reminders. III. Conclusion A. Concluding statement: To be successful, one needs to have money that is saved well and can be used in other aspects or simple as an asset to have a safe live life ahead which can be done, if one is saving money from today. References Practically Speaking by J. Dan Rothwell (4th ed; 2023). Oxford University Press. ISBN: 9780197648414More Articles From Communication
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