If you could pick a theme song that best describes you (your mood, identity, feelings, attitudes, etc), what would it be? Think about this question and

If you could pick a theme song that best describes you (your mood, identity, feelings, attitudes, etc), what would it be?

Think about this question and be prepared to share aloud with the class.

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Marilyn ShawUniversity of Northern

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EthicsKnowledgePreparationSelf-Confidence

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Use a variety of sourcesAvoid using other’s language/ideasCite sources prior to quoting material

Always identify your sourcesGive credit to creator of ideas

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Managing Speech Anxiety

Speech Anxiety—a multisystem response that creates a combination of biochemical changes in the body in a communication situation. Fear of speaking before an audience.

Communication Apprehension—the most severe form of speech anxiety; an anxiety syndrome associated with either real or anticipated communication with another person or persons.

How do you feel when you are anxious?


Fear of Physical unattractivenessSocial inadequacyCriticismUnknown

Conflicting emotions Excitement from anticipation

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Adapted from “A. Mulac and A.R. Sherman, “Behavior Assessment of Speech Anxiety,” Quarterly Journal of Speech 60,2 (April 1974): 138


Speech Anxiety in Other Cultures

Treating Speech AnxietySystematic desensitization

Systematic technique designed to reduce the tenseness associated with anxiety


Vocal AspectsVocal Quality

Overall impression a speaker’s voice makes on his or her listeners.

IntelligibilityVocal volume, distinctiveness of sound, clarity of

pronunciation, articulation, and stress placed on delivery

Vocal VarietyVariations in rate, force, and pitch


Physical AspectsPersonal appearanceBody movementFacial expressionsEye contact


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rapid speechmonotonemumblingawkward pauseshands in pocketsplaying with hairlooking at floor

or ceiling

tense, rigidsloppy postureswayingdancingleaning on

podiumweight shiftscrossing legs


Kinesthetic Touch

Experience Take Apart Reassemble

Auditory Listen

Process

Visual PowerPoint

Pictures Graphics Charts

Read andWrite

Comprehension

Aids should serve a needAids should be planned and adapted to the

audience and the situation.Aids should not dominate or take over the

presentation.Aids should look as professionally prepared as

possible.Aids should be practical—easy to prepare,

use, and transportAids that are not original require

documentationVisuals should only contain one idea, etc.




Deciding When to Use PowerPoint or Prezi in Your PresentationsBe sure the presentational aid enhances your

speechMany in the business sector suggest a

maximum of 10 slides in a 20-minute presentation.

Creating Effective PowerPoint or Prezi PresentationsColorType and Font SizeDisplaying the Slide ShowUse of Graphics and Pictures


Using Presentational Aids: Who’s Really in Control?Remember a presentational aid is only a toolBe prepared—Plan B

Practice Your DeliveryPractice, practice, practiceBegin with small segmentsTry to practice in the room where you will deliver

the presentationConcentrate on what you are saying and to whom

you are saying itBe yourself


Read page 259 titled, “Use of Pauses” with a partner

Take turns reading the short text and answer the two questions

Be prepared to share aloud with the class

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