Chapter 13: Delivery of the Speech

3/10/20
Maximus Saenz
Bryan Chen
Landon Vass

Chapter 13: Delivery of the Speech

Max:

• Good delivery allows for information to be conveyed clearly and effectively, and it can feel like normal conversation, adding in elements of formal speaking. This is called a conversational quality, and it can take a speech to the next level.

• You can deliver a speech by:
• Reading from a manuscript (reading directly from a pre-written paper), 
• Reciting from memory (which involves memorizing the speech and delivering it solely based off of memory)
• Speaking impromptu (speaking with short notice, and it can be done on the spot, with little preparation)
• Speaking extemporaneously (having time to prepare for the speech, so it is well prepared and presented with notes)

• The speakers voice varies from person to person naturally, but you can control a few different parts of your voice to your advantage.
• Volume depends on the room, since the acoustics and size play into it, so you have to do your best to analyze the situation you have to speak in, both before on while giving the speech.
• Pitch can have a big impact in engaging the audience and impacting the meaning of your words. The way that words are understood by the audience is heavily impacted by the pitch.
• Rate can make a big impact in how confident you appear to the audience, whether it be nervous or ill prepared, and rate generally should be a medium between too fast or too slow; it depends on the situation.
• Pauses can be used to make an important and shocking moment in the speech, but they have to be used skillfully and at the right time. They should not be filled pauses.

Landon:

Chapter 13 talked about a variety of different things when it comes to the delivery of the speech.
They talked about the vocal variety and how the rate and pitch were incredibly important, as well as being able to control it. As well as being able to talk very casually as if it were a normal conversation. Being able to pronounce every word properly because not doing so may hurt your credibility and being able to practice your speech beforehand is a good idea., which ties in to being articulate, but the presenters made sure to say that the two, pronunciation and articulation, are not the same but articulation is being able to make each word distinct. They also used examples to portray different dialects, the 4 major dialects being Eastern, New England, Southern, and General American.
It’s important to also keep in mind that the body presentation is important. Your personal appearance will determine how credible you seem and the way you move along as you present is important. The speakers even demonstrated themselves how this was important using themselves as examples.

Bryan:

Eye contact is one of the most important things you can take away from this chapter. Strong eye contact with the audience establishes a communicative bond and is a way to exude confidence. However, the opposite is true when you fail to maintain eye contact. In fact, speakers who don’t make eye contact are often perceived as insincere and discreditable. When speaking to a group, you should make sure your eyes aren't locked on one person. Ideally, your eyes should be scanning across the audience and conveying confidence and sincerity.

Practicing delivery

You know the saying “Practice makes perfect”, and there is no better place to apply it than in public speaking. Reading your outline aloud prepares you for the real thing so when the day your presentation arrives, you are ready to perform. Practicing in the mirror can also be helpful for your speech as it can be used to gauge mannerisms, volume, and pitch. Holding a dress rehearsal under similar conditions to the actual speech can help build your confidence,refine and smooth-out any inconsistencies, and allow you to get a feel for how it will be. To add on, preparing the outline in short sentences allows you to read it quickly without detracting from your eye contact with the audience. 

Answering Audience questions

Prior to the speech, thinking about possible questions the audience may ask can help you during the Q&A since you are already familiar with them. When you answer these questions, instead of speaking directly to the person who asked, you should direct  the answer to the whole audience to clear up any misconceptions. Approach questions with a positive attitude and avoid sounding defensive or condescending. Also, not knowing the answer to a question is alright, just be honest and sincere about it. Maintaining a professional. attitude toward the questioner and avoiding arguments with them streamlines the Q&A process.

   Presenting  Your speech online

Your camera should be clear/at the right angle  and showing your head and shoulders. Since it is in a virtual environment where people can click off at any time, make sure you are keeping the audience engaged and listening. You can do this by speaking in a way that forces your audience to focus. Ask questions, answer their questions and generally maintain a back-and-forth conversation between you and your audience. You should also take full advantage of visual aids like screen sharing and tools that make your presentation more captivating.

Max:

Reflection

The main thing that we learned was about how nuanced giving a speech can be, and delivery is one of the most important parts. The content of your speech can be amazing, but if you do not properly deliver the speech, it may not be as effective as it could be and you may not be taken seriously. Also, delivery goes beyond the obvious qualities of volume and rate, since body language and quality of voice can make big differences. 

This is an important thing to learn because it must be used on every speech you give, it is not situational. We will try to keep all of these ideas in mind when we present our chapter, and for all of our presentations for the rest of our lives. The best way to improve is to practice and record yourself, which we will do now, keeping track of all the factors that influence the strength of delivery.

Chapter 10: Introducing and Concluding a Speech

3/3/20

Arba Gjoni Period 3

Chapter 10 Notes/Response 

Chapter 9: Organizing the Body of the Speech

2/27/2020

William Moore 

Period 3 

Chapter 9 Review: PDA, Breakfast Sandwiches, and Competitive Kahooting

If you enjoyed that title: Congratulations, you've officially been click-baited. But you have to admit, it was a fun title.

The same could be said for the Chapter 9 presentation. While organizing the body of a speech hardly seems fun, the presenters were able to make it fun through unique examples and lively presenting. The presentation was also rounded out by a Kahoot that quizzed the class on the 5 ways you can order main points within the body of a speech. 

If you're still holding out to see where PDA and breakfast sandwiches come into play: be patient, we're getting there. 

Why is Organization Important?

The idea that being more organized leads to success is rather intuitive. It is even more essential when speaking publicly, however, due to the fact that the point of a speech is to clearly communicate ideas to your audience

In short: the way in which you organize and present ideas plays a pivotal role in how your message is received. 

Main Points: Methods for Effectiveness

A good speech typically has 2-5 main points that form the central idea. Main points should also be distinct, with an equal amount of time devoted to each point, so no one point is overemphasized. The way we order these ideas, however, can vary depending on the situation. 

Chronological Order

In this method, ideas follow time order and are often orated as a series of events.

The timeline below provides an example.

Spatial Order

Ideas are in a directional pattern, regardless of shape. 

At this point in the presentation, the presenter introduced a controversial example that effectively illustrated this concept. This example ranked the North Shore of Staten Island as the best, the middle as second, and the South Shore as last. Although the presenter's opinion was incorrect, the example was fairly accurate, going from north to south.

Causal Order

Main ideas are arranged in a cause and effect relationship, or vice versa.

This is where the PDA example came into play. The example was that PDA is incredibly uncomfortable and if continued it could have a negative effect on the student population.

(I would include an example picture, but I don't think anyone wants that.)

Problem-Solution Order

Main ideas are arranged to present a problem and a solution.

A great example would be discussing the problem of students cutting, and proposing the solution of letting us leave. (kidding... kind of )

Topical Order

Main ideas are arranged by subtopics

And this is where the all-powerful Bacon, Egg, and Cheese (BEC) example came into play. The subtopics on a speech about BECs would include its flavor, affordability, and aesthetic appeal.

Supporting Materials

Once you have determined your main points and how they will be ordered, you can search for supportive materials to add credibility to your speech. 

Supporting materials can include examples, statistics, and testimonies.

To find useful statistics, you can use this guide: https://multimedia.journalism.berkeley.edu/tutorials/databases-of-statistical-information/

Connectives

Connectives are transitional words or phrases that make your speech sound more cohesive.

There are 4 types of connectives:

Transitions

Words or phrases a speaker uses to go from thought to thought.

Internal Previews

Notify the audience what the speaker will say next. They are more detailed than transitions.

Internal Summaries

A summary of what the speaker has just said to help the audience internalize the message.

SignPost

Very brief statements that indicate where you are in the speech 

Ex: The first cause.... the second cause... the final cause.

Reflection

Personally, the part of the presentation that stuck with me the most was the ways to order main points. They were presented enthusiastically and vividly, and the Kahoot allowed listeners to asses how much they had retained. 

This chapter is definitely important to consider when speaking publicly. The majority of time in a speech is spent on the body, and therefore it is key to learn how to be cohesive and clear.

The lessons taught in today's presentation can be applied in both formal speechmaking and in everyday conversation for more effective communication.  When we tell a story or try to convince someone, it is important to clearly organize ideas. Using concepts from this chapter would most definitely create a more clear and cohesive speech, with more pronounced results.

Chapter 8 Supporting Your Ideas

2/26/20
Osmond, Carlo, Mahmoud
Public Speaking Period 2

The aim today was to learn how to effectively support your ideas in a speech.
Notes: The first point was the use of examples in your speech.
-3 types of examples:
-Brief (specific instances)- Relate to the general principle
-Extended (narratives, illustration, or anecdotes)
-Hypothetical (imaginary situations)

Statistics:
-Use to strengthen points
-Mean vs Median
-Relatable to the audience
-Reliability
- Use sparingly
-Rounding of non-landmark numbers

Testimonies: Statement given by someone who has a connection to the subject
-Peer (pathos)- first-hand account
-Expert- Someone who is knowledgeable on the subject

Citing Sources:
-No format but must include necessary info
-Careful listeners are skeptical
-Credible source

Make sure sources are credible and properly cited with examples that draw the audience attention to create an impact.
We learned to effectively use supporting materials such as examples, statistics, and testimonies to support my speech. Next time when formating a speech we can include these during the speechmaking process.

Blogger Expectations

What should the blog look like?

One student will be responsible for writing a blog each day which includes:

·                The date

·                Your FULL NAME and class period

·                The aim and/or topic and/or chapter

·                Notes for the day

·                MOST IMPORTANT:

·                Student reflection of the day's lesson: 

·                What did I learn?

·                Why did I learn it?

·                How will I use what I learned?

**Students MUST LABEL their blogs using (at least) one of the appropriate labels:

·                Public Speaking 2020

·                Announcements

1.              Students are responsible for keeping track of when it is his/her time to blog.

2.              Students are to comment and respond to one another, including asking questions 

            or asking for clarification.

3.              Blogs will be published on the world wide web, so we must practice digital 

            citizenship and remember that our audience GLOBAL, so our tone is FORMAL.