OBJECTIVES:
1. Extemporaneous delivery style
2. Poised platform persona
3. Prepare and organize a speech
4. Effective listening skills
5. Critical thinking skills
You are responsible for your grade in this
class. I don’t give you a grade. You earn a
grade. You earn your grade by earning
points. Nothing in this class is mandatory
because nothing in this class is based on a
percentage of total points (regardless of
what Moodle may indicate). Certain grades
“cost” a certain amount of points. If a D- is
good enough, then you don’t have to earn
very many points. If you need an A or a B,
then you need to earn more points.

Miss class if
you have other
priorities;
understand the
inherent risks
in missing class.
Introductory Speeches
• Two things make you a better public speaker:
– practicing
– knowing your audience

• Introduce yourself or someone else.
– Everyone has to get introduced.
– Everyone has to give an introduction.

• Rubric is on the course management system.
Chapter 1 Speeches
• Chapter 1 is basic stuff. You already know it.
• Chapter 1 is technical stuff. You don’t know
the right way to express that you know it.
• Chapter 1 is important stuff. You should know
it in the back of your mind as a foundation.
• Chapter 1 is academic stuff. You can’t let it
block the simple stuff and the practical stuff.
• Rubric is on the course management system.
Visualization (Best Case/Worst Case)
Rewards
Breathing and Stretching,
Addam's Family Clock
Tongue Tamers
Chapter 4
The Osborns’ Idea of
“Responsible Knowledge”
• The best research you can do in
the time you have to prepare.
– Cover the main issues
– Include respected experts
– Evidence is recent/relevant
– Addresses audience concerns
– Interesting for the audience
The Scholarly Spectrum
Informal Research / Non-Scholarly Sources
Pros

Cons

•Unique perspective
•Current

•Narrow scope
•Bias/Not credible

Formal Research / Scholarly Sources
Pros

Cons

•Gatekeepers/Credibility
•Balanced View

•Dull/Clinical
•Takes forever
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is using
someone else’s
words or ideas as
your own either
intentionally or for
mere failure to
credit the original
source

Note: it does
not matter
whether it is
intentional

Note: it does
not matter
whether it
was a direct
quote
Plagiarism (cont.)

Cite
• Quotes
• Paraphrases
• Derivations
• Unique view
• Unique statement

Evidence of
trouble
• Hunting for synonyms
• Rearranging syntax
• Rearranging paragraph

Don’t cite
common
knowledge
• Not necessarily
everyone knows
• Everyone can find
easily
Internet Sources
Information from the Internet must
be appropriately cited!

If this is not possible, you
have a bad source.

If this would be embarrassing,
you have a bad source
APA Style
• Use APA Style
• I strongly advise against using
the automaters/generators
mentioned in the chapter.
• I strongly encourage you to
instead use the Purdue OWL.
• Microsoft Office bibliography
tool is ok.
Chapter 5
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

What works?
What doesn’t?
T/F: Death By PowerPoint
Define useful.
How can you make an attentiongetting aid that is not
distracting?
6. Give an example of an aid that’s
unprofessional/inappropriate.
You’ve got this
in the bag!
You already know
what works, and what
doesn’t.
You already know
what good (and bad)
speeches look like.
Today, we’re going to
prove it by evaluating
some videos.
Chapter
2
The moral of Chapter 2 is…
Every speech includes
• An Introduction
– Attention-Getter
– Thematic Statement
– Preview

• A body
– Present main ideas
– Develop main ideas

• A conclusion
– Recap
– Last Chance
– Completion
Always speak with FLAIR.
•
•
•
•
•

Format your speech in a clear, interesting way.
Liven up your content with the words you use.
Appropriate use of words is imperative.
In context, the words should be proper.
Rearrange your syntax.
Writing Style

Speaking Style

• Rare vocabulary
• Complex syntax
• Audience can
pause/rewind
• Formal language
• Make a point and
move on

• Common words
• Simple sentences
• Audience only
hears once
• Colloquialisms
• Repetition is a
virtue
Basic Speech Style/Formats
• Manuscript Style
– Written out ahead of time
– Read word for word for an audience

• Impromptu Style
– Little or no time to prepare
– “Wing it” for an audience

• Extemporaneous Style
– Prepare an outline
– Expand on the foundation for an audience
Extemporaneous KISSes
•
•
•
•

Key–words
Ideas
Skeletal outline
Spontaneity
– Conversational Tone
– Eye Contact
– Enthusiasm
– Variety in voice, expressions, gestures
Chapter 3
Build A Speech
•
•
•
•
•

Select a topic
Analyze the audience
Develop a specific purpose
Select a structural pattern
Form[at] an outline
Pick a GREAT topic
•
•
•
•
•

Galvanizing
Relevant
Engaging
Accomplishable
Targeted
Audience Analysis:
Demographics and
Educated Stereotypes
•
•
•
•
•

Age
Gender
Nationality
Sex
Education
Audience Analysis:
Topic-Specific
•
•
•
•
•

Familiarity
Pre-conceptions
Interest
Internal Motivation
External Motivation
Specific Purpose =
Goal Statement
• A guide for the speaker
– What to include
– What to exclude

• A single idea (no “and”)
• Not a thesis statement
– Not for your audience
– Thesis statement might be
a compound sentences
Organizational
Patterns
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Spatial
Sequential (process)
Chronological (time)
Cause-Effect/Effect-Cause
Compare/Contrast
Problem-Solution
Topical
Outline Form[at]s
• Formal (written delivery)
– Details
– Sentences
– Parallelism

• Planning (approval/draft)
– Details … or not
– Sentences … or not
– Parallelism … or not
Outline Form[at]s
(cont.)
• Keyword (oral delivery)
– No Details
– Simple Phrases/Key-words
– Parallelism … or not
<Name> - <Topic>

of an Outline

This is an odd format for
an outline. It should only
be used for my Basic Oral
Communication Class.
It is neither typical nor
widely accepted.
You’ve been warned.

I. Introduction
A. <Attention Getter>
B. Thesis
1. <Topic>
2. <Main point>
3. <Main point>
4. <Main point>
II. <Main Point>
A. <Sub-Point>
1. <Spoken Citation>
e.g., According to a 2006 study
conducted at Harvard ...
2. <APA Citation>
e.g., (Smith, 2006)
B. <Sub-Point>
1. <Spoken Citation>
2. <APA Citation>
V. <Transition to Conclusion>
A. <Review>
B. <Close Strong>
Upcoming Calendar








Today we’re looking at the rubric I will use to
grade your speeches.
Next time we meet, we will schedule your
speeches and have a questions/ problems/
concerns session.
The class after that you will meet in small
groups to evaluate your speeches.
The class after that you will evaluate
yourselves.
After that …. Informative Speeches!
Informative Speech Check-In
 Let’s

review the rubric I will use to grade
your speeches.
 There are no secrets.
 There are no surprises.
 This is how to get 100%.
Outlines / Topics / Structure
O High Score:
O Average Score:
O Low Score:

Pep Talk
Introductions
O High Score:
O Average Score:
O Low Score:

Pep Talk
Credibility
O High Score:
O Average Score:
O Low Score:

Pep Talk
Conclusions
O High Score:
O Average Score:
O Low Score:

Pep Talk
Presentation Aids
O High Score:
O Average Score:
O Low Score:

Pep Talk
Persona
O High Score:
O Average Score:
O Low Score:

Pep Talk
Persuasive Topics
• Question of value (binary)
• Question of fact (opinion)
• Question of policy (behavior)
Persuasive Org. Patterns
• Problem/Cause/Solution
• Comparative Advantage
• Monroe’s Motivated
Sequence: Need, Satisfaction,
Visualization
Upcoming Calendar
 Today

we’re looking at topics.
 Next time we meet, we will look at
outlines.
 The class after that we’ll review the rubric I
will use to grade your speeches.
 Then we’ll have two days for evaluations.
 After that …. Persuasive Speeches!
Persuasive Speech Check-In
 Let’s

review the rubric I will use to grade
your speeches.
 There are no secrets.
 There are no surprises.
 This is how to get 100%.
The CASE for Invitational Speaking
• Civilize the debate
• Articulate beliefs and values
• Square the sides of the argument
• Explore issues and ideas
The AURA of a Successful
Invitational Speech
• Invitational topics can be controversial.
• There will be a range of possible
positions.
– Acknowledge them.
– Understand them.
– Respect them.
– Appreciate them.
Invitational Speakers that
KICK you-know-what …
• Know their own positions
• Invite the audience to take a position
• Chat with the audience, and let them
chat with each other, too
• Keep everyone civil and focused
For your exercise …
• We need six groups
–You choose your group
–You’ll need to have a group for
the next class

• Let’s go over the rubric
Upcoming Calendar
 Today

we’re looking at topics.
 Next time we meet, we will look at topics
again.
 The class after that we’ll review the rubric I
will use to grade your speeches.
 Then we’ll have two days for scheduling,
questions, and evaluations.
 After that …. Invitational Speeches!
Topics
 Pick



your groups.

6 groups
Group >1 person

 Your

group's topic can be something
you've already given a speech about.
 Tonight, post a discussion board entry with
your group members' names and your
group's topic.
Topics (cont.)
 Before

the next class, each of you will
*respond to your group's entry* with at
least two APA citations of scholarly articles
you want to address.
 In the next class you will pick the article
you will use as your invitational speech
topic.
 It will be beneficial to bring a copy of your
articles (print or electronic, either way).
Upcoming Calendar
 Today

you will pick the scholarly article
you are going to invite us to discuss
about.
 In the next class, we’ll review the rubric I
will use to grade your speeches.
 Then we’ll have two days for scheduling,
questions, and evaluations.
 After that …. Invitational Speeches!
Upcoming Calendar
 Today

we’ll review the rubric I will use to
grade your speeches.
 Then we’ll have two days for scheduling,
questions, and evaluations.
 After that …. Invitational Speeches!
Special Event Speaking
• A speech for an event.
• A speech honoring a
person.
• A speech commemorating
an occasion.
Special Event Topics
• The world is your oyster.
• Guidelines for the final:
–Audience-appropriate
–Occasion-appropriate
–Group-size appropriate
–7-9 minutes appropriate
Ideas for the Final
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Toasting/Roasting Someone
Presenting/Accepting Award
After-Dinner Event
Offer Testimonial
Introduce Another Speaker
Commemorate Something
Give a convocation/adjournment
Outline: Introduction
I.

Introduction (set the tone)
A.
B.
C.

Get the audience’s attention
Overview and Preview
Give yourself some
credibility
Inspire, Celebrate,
Commemorate, Entertain
Outline: Body
II. Main Point
A.
B.

Sub-Point
Sub-Point
May not need sources
Always need structure!!
Outline: Conclusion
V. Conclusion
A.
B.

Review
Satisfying Close
Persona
•
•
•
•

Eye contact to establish rapport
Inconspicuous use of notes
Scan to establish zone of interaction
Expressive, dynamic and natural
body language
• Natural vocal variations
• Standard English
• Humor
Persona: Humor
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Anecdotes/Jokes
Asides
Banter/Retorts
Blunders/Recoveries
Freudian Slips
Hyperbole/Understatement
Irony
Satire
Situational Humor
Presentation Aids
• Appropriately Displayed
• Does not detract from
presentation
• Adds to presentation
• Not-so-much important that it
is professional/useful
Final Exercise
• Give a special event speech.
• Work alone or with a group.
– Your group members’ performances will
affect your grade.
– Everyone has to talk.
– Everyone has to pay attention.

Basic Oral Communication Lectures

  • 1.
    OBJECTIVES: 1. Extemporaneous deliverystyle 2. Poised platform persona 3. Prepare and organize a speech 4. Effective listening skills 5. Critical thinking skills You are responsible for your grade in this class. I don’t give you a grade. You earn a grade. You earn your grade by earning points. Nothing in this class is mandatory because nothing in this class is based on a percentage of total points (regardless of what Moodle may indicate). Certain grades “cost” a certain amount of points. If a D- is good enough, then you don’t have to earn very many points. If you need an A or a B, then you need to earn more points. Miss class if you have other priorities; understand the inherent risks in missing class.
  • 2.
    Introductory Speeches • Twothings make you a better public speaker: – practicing – knowing your audience • Introduce yourself or someone else. – Everyone has to get introduced. – Everyone has to give an introduction. • Rubric is on the course management system.
  • 3.
    Chapter 1 Speeches •Chapter 1 is basic stuff. You already know it. • Chapter 1 is technical stuff. You don’t know the right way to express that you know it. • Chapter 1 is important stuff. You should know it in the back of your mind as a foundation. • Chapter 1 is academic stuff. You can’t let it block the simple stuff and the practical stuff. • Rubric is on the course management system.
  • 4.
    Visualization (Best Case/WorstCase) Rewards Breathing and Stretching, Addam's Family Clock Tongue Tamers
  • 6.
  • 7.
    The Osborns’ Ideaof “Responsible Knowledge” • The best research you can do in the time you have to prepare. – Cover the main issues – Include respected experts – Evidence is recent/relevant – Addresses audience concerns – Interesting for the audience
  • 8.
    The Scholarly Spectrum InformalResearch / Non-Scholarly Sources Pros Cons •Unique perspective •Current •Narrow scope •Bias/Not credible Formal Research / Scholarly Sources Pros Cons •Gatekeepers/Credibility •Balanced View •Dull/Clinical •Takes forever
  • 9.
    Plagiarism Plagiarism is using someoneelse’s words or ideas as your own either intentionally or for mere failure to credit the original source Note: it does not matter whether it is intentional Note: it does not matter whether it was a direct quote
  • 10.
    Plagiarism (cont.) Cite • Quotes •Paraphrases • Derivations • Unique view • Unique statement Evidence of trouble • Hunting for synonyms • Rearranging syntax • Rearranging paragraph Don’t cite common knowledge • Not necessarily everyone knows • Everyone can find easily
  • 11.
    Internet Sources Information fromthe Internet must be appropriately cited! If this is not possible, you have a bad source. If this would be embarrassing, you have a bad source
  • 12.
    APA Style • UseAPA Style • I strongly advise against using the automaters/generators mentioned in the chapter. • I strongly encourage you to instead use the Purdue OWL. • Microsoft Office bibliography tool is ok.
  • 13.
    Chapter 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. What works? Whatdoesn’t? T/F: Death By PowerPoint Define useful. How can you make an attentiongetting aid that is not distracting? 6. Give an example of an aid that’s unprofessional/inappropriate.
  • 14.
    You’ve got this inthe bag! You already know what works, and what doesn’t. You already know what good (and bad) speeches look like. Today, we’re going to prove it by evaluating some videos.
  • 15.
  • 16.
    The moral ofChapter 2 is…
  • 17.
    Every speech includes •An Introduction – Attention-Getter – Thematic Statement – Preview • A body – Present main ideas – Develop main ideas • A conclusion – Recap – Last Chance – Completion
  • 18.
    Always speak withFLAIR. • • • • • Format your speech in a clear, interesting way. Liven up your content with the words you use. Appropriate use of words is imperative. In context, the words should be proper. Rearrange your syntax.
  • 19.
    Writing Style Speaking Style •Rare vocabulary • Complex syntax • Audience can pause/rewind • Formal language • Make a point and move on • Common words • Simple sentences • Audience only hears once • Colloquialisms • Repetition is a virtue
  • 20.
    Basic Speech Style/Formats •Manuscript Style – Written out ahead of time – Read word for word for an audience • Impromptu Style – Little or no time to prepare – “Wing it” for an audience • Extemporaneous Style – Prepare an outline – Expand on the foundation for an audience
  • 21.
    Extemporaneous KISSes • • • • Key–words Ideas Skeletal outline Spontaneity –Conversational Tone – Eye Contact – Enthusiasm – Variety in voice, expressions, gestures
  • 22.
  • 23.
    Build A Speech • • • • • Selecta topic Analyze the audience Develop a specific purpose Select a structural pattern Form[at] an outline
  • 24.
    Pick a GREATtopic • • • • • Galvanizing Relevant Engaging Accomplishable Targeted
  • 25.
    Audience Analysis: Demographics and EducatedStereotypes • • • • • Age Gender Nationality Sex Education
  • 26.
  • 27.
    Specific Purpose = GoalStatement • A guide for the speaker – What to include – What to exclude • A single idea (no “and”) • Not a thesis statement – Not for your audience – Thesis statement might be a compound sentences
  • 28.
  • 29.
    Outline Form[at]s • Formal(written delivery) – Details – Sentences – Parallelism • Planning (approval/draft) – Details … or not – Sentences … or not – Parallelism … or not
  • 30.
    Outline Form[at]s (cont.) • Keyword(oral delivery) – No Details – Simple Phrases/Key-words – Parallelism … or not
  • 31.
    <Name> - <Topic> ofan Outline This is an odd format for an outline. It should only be used for my Basic Oral Communication Class. It is neither typical nor widely accepted. You’ve been warned. I. Introduction A. <Attention Getter> B. Thesis 1. <Topic> 2. <Main point> 3. <Main point> 4. <Main point> II. <Main Point> A. <Sub-Point> 1. <Spoken Citation> e.g., According to a 2006 study conducted at Harvard ... 2. <APA Citation> e.g., (Smith, 2006) B. <Sub-Point> 1. <Spoken Citation> 2. <APA Citation> V. <Transition to Conclusion> A. <Review> B. <Close Strong>
  • 32.
    Upcoming Calendar      Today we’relooking at the rubric I will use to grade your speeches. Next time we meet, we will schedule your speeches and have a questions/ problems/ concerns session. The class after that you will meet in small groups to evaluate your speeches. The class after that you will evaluate yourselves. After that …. Informative Speeches!
  • 33.
    Informative Speech Check-In Let’s review the rubric I will use to grade your speeches.  There are no secrets.  There are no surprises.  This is how to get 100%.
  • 34.
    Outlines / Topics/ Structure O High Score: O Average Score: O Low Score: Pep Talk
  • 35.
    Introductions O High Score: OAverage Score: O Low Score: Pep Talk
  • 36.
    Credibility O High Score: OAverage Score: O Low Score: Pep Talk
  • 37.
    Conclusions O High Score: OAverage Score: O Low Score: Pep Talk
  • 38.
    Presentation Aids O HighScore: O Average Score: O Low Score: Pep Talk
  • 39.
    Persona O High Score: OAverage Score: O Low Score: Pep Talk
  • 41.
    Persuasive Topics • Questionof value (binary) • Question of fact (opinion) • Question of policy (behavior)
  • 42.
    Persuasive Org. Patterns •Problem/Cause/Solution • Comparative Advantage • Monroe’s Motivated Sequence: Need, Satisfaction, Visualization
  • 43.
    Upcoming Calendar  Today we’relooking at topics.  Next time we meet, we will look at outlines.  The class after that we’ll review the rubric I will use to grade your speeches.  Then we’ll have two days for evaluations.  After that …. Persuasive Speeches!
  • 44.
    Persuasive Speech Check-In Let’s review the rubric I will use to grade your speeches.  There are no secrets.  There are no surprises.  This is how to get 100%.
  • 45.
    The CASE forInvitational Speaking • Civilize the debate • Articulate beliefs and values • Square the sides of the argument • Explore issues and ideas
  • 46.
    The AURA ofa Successful Invitational Speech • Invitational topics can be controversial. • There will be a range of possible positions. – Acknowledge them. – Understand them. – Respect them. – Appreciate them.
  • 47.
    Invitational Speakers that KICKyou-know-what … • Know their own positions • Invite the audience to take a position • Chat with the audience, and let them chat with each other, too • Keep everyone civil and focused
  • 49.
    For your exercise… • We need six groups –You choose your group –You’ll need to have a group for the next class • Let’s go over the rubric
  • 50.
    Upcoming Calendar  Today we’relooking at topics.  Next time we meet, we will look at topics again.  The class after that we’ll review the rubric I will use to grade your speeches.  Then we’ll have two days for scheduling, questions, and evaluations.  After that …. Invitational Speeches!
  • 51.
    Topics  Pick   your groups. 6groups Group >1 person  Your group's topic can be something you've already given a speech about.  Tonight, post a discussion board entry with your group members' names and your group's topic.
  • 52.
    Topics (cont.)  Before thenext class, each of you will *respond to your group's entry* with at least two APA citations of scholarly articles you want to address.  In the next class you will pick the article you will use as your invitational speech topic.  It will be beneficial to bring a copy of your articles (print or electronic, either way).
  • 53.
    Upcoming Calendar  Today youwill pick the scholarly article you are going to invite us to discuss about.  In the next class, we’ll review the rubric I will use to grade your speeches.  Then we’ll have two days for scheduling, questions, and evaluations.  After that …. Invitational Speeches!
  • 54.
    Upcoming Calendar  Today we’llreview the rubric I will use to grade your speeches.  Then we’ll have two days for scheduling, questions, and evaluations.  After that …. Invitational Speeches!
  • 55.
    Special Event Speaking •A speech for an event. • A speech honoring a person. • A speech commemorating an occasion.
  • 56.
    Special Event Topics •The world is your oyster. • Guidelines for the final: –Audience-appropriate –Occasion-appropriate –Group-size appropriate –7-9 minutes appropriate
  • 57.
    Ideas for theFinal • • • • • • • Toasting/Roasting Someone Presenting/Accepting Award After-Dinner Event Offer Testimonial Introduce Another Speaker Commemorate Something Give a convocation/adjournment
  • 58.
    Outline: Introduction I. Introduction (setthe tone) A. B. C. Get the audience’s attention Overview and Preview Give yourself some credibility Inspire, Celebrate, Commemorate, Entertain
  • 59.
    Outline: Body II. MainPoint A. B. Sub-Point Sub-Point May not need sources Always need structure!!
  • 60.
  • 61.
    Persona • • • • Eye contact toestablish rapport Inconspicuous use of notes Scan to establish zone of interaction Expressive, dynamic and natural body language • Natural vocal variations • Standard English • Humor
  • 62.
  • 63.
    Presentation Aids • AppropriatelyDisplayed • Does not detract from presentation • Adds to presentation • Not-so-much important that it is professional/useful
  • 64.
    Final Exercise • Givea special event speech. • Work alone or with a group. – Your group members’ performances will affect your grade. – Everyone has to talk. – Everyone has to pay attention.