 Unit 1 Introduction Video |
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| Unit 1 Learning Outcomes |
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 Public Speaking in the Twenty-First Century |
- 1a Identify the three most common types of public speaking (CLO 6)
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| Benefits of Studying Public Speaking |
- 1a Identify the three most common types of public speaking (CLO 6)
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| The Process of Public Speaking |
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| Communication as a Cycle |
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| Understanding the Ethics of Public Speaking |
- 1c Use the ethics pyramid to evaluate the ethical choices of a public speaker or listener (CLO 1)
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| Ethics in Public Speaking |
- 1c Use the ethics pyramid to evaluate the ethical choices of a public speaker or listener (CLO 1)
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| What Is Communication Apprehension? |
- 1d List some physiological symptoms of communication apprehension (CLO 12)
- 1f Select effective techniques for coping with anxiety and stress before and during a presentation (CLO 12)
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| Sources of Communication Apprehension |
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| Communication Apprehension |
- 1e Describe the four types of communication apprehension (CLO 12)
- 1f Select effective techniques for coping with anxiety and stress before and during a presentation (CLO 12)
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| Trait Anxiety |
- 1d List some physiological symptoms of communication apprehension (CLO 12)
- 1f Select effective techniques for coping with anxiety and stress before and during a presentation (CLO 12)
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| State Anxiety |
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| Scrutiny Fear |
- 1d List some physiological symptoms of communication apprehension (CLO 12)
- 1f Select effective techniques for coping with anxiety and stress before and during a presentation (CLO 12)
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| Reducing Communication Apprehension |
- 1e Describe the four types of communication apprehension (CLO 12)
- 1f Select effective techniques for coping with anxiety and stress before and during a presentation (CLO 12)
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| Coping with the Unexpected |
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| Trick Your Brain with Cognitive Restructuring |
- 1e Describe the four types of communication apprehension (CLO 12)
- 1f Select effective techniques for coping with anxiety and stress before and during a presentation (CLO 12)
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| Practice Questions: Unit 1 |
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 Unit 1 Assessment |
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| Unit 2 Introduction Video |
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| Unit 2 Learning Outcomes |
- 2a Describe ways to establish credibility based on a specific audience's traits (CLO 3)
- 2b Explain the influence that demographic, psychographic, and situational information has on understanding your audience (CLO 3)
- 2c Recognize different listening styles (CLO 2)
- 2d Apply methods to eliminate types of noise that can affect a listener's ability to attend to a message (CLO 2)
- 2e List the characteristics associated with each stage of listening (CLO 2)
- 2f Recommend ways to improve critical listening habits (CLO 2)
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| What Is an Audience Analysis? |
- 2a Describe ways to establish credibility based on a specific audience's traits (CLO 3)
- 2b Explain the influence that demographic, psychographic, and situational information has on understanding your audience (CLO 3)
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| Three Types of Audience Analysis |
- 2a Describe ways to establish credibility based on a specific audience's traits (CLO 3)
- 2b Explain the influence that demographic, psychographic, and situational information has on understanding your audience (CLO 3)
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| Conducting Audience Analysis |
- 2a Describe ways to establish credibility based on a specific audience's traits (CLO 3)
- 2b Explain the influence that demographic, psychographic, and situational information has on understanding your audience (CLO 3)
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| Using Your Audience Analysis |
- 2a Describe ways to establish credibility based on a specific audience's traits (CLO 3)
- 2b Explain the influence that demographic, psychographic, and situational information has on understanding your audience (CLO 3)
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| Audience Analysis |
- 2a Describe ways to establish credibility based on a specific audience's traits (CLO 3)
- 2b Explain the influence that demographic, psychographic, and situational information has on understanding your audience (CLO 3)
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| Listening versus Hearing |
- 2c Describe different listening styles (CLO 2)
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| Listening Styles |
- 2c Describe different listening styles (CLO 2)
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| Why Listening Is Difficult |
- 2d Apply methods to eliminate types of noise that can affect a listener's ability to attend to a message (CLO 2)
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| Barriers to Effective Listening |
- 2d Apply methods to eliminate types of noise that can affect a listener's ability to attend to a message (CLO 2)
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| Stages of Listening |
- 2e List the characteristics associated with each stage of listening (CLO 2)
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| Listening Critically |
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| Practice Questions: Unit 2 |
- 2a Describe ways to establish credibility based on a specific audience's traits (CLO 3)
- 2b Explain the influence that demographic, psychographic, and situational information has on understanding your audience (CLO 3)
- 2c Describe different listening styles (CLO 2)
- 2d Apply methods to eliminate types of noise that can affect a listener's ability to attend to a message (CLO 2)
- 2e List the characteristics associated with each stage of listening (CLO 2)
- 2f Recommend ways to improve critical listening habits (CLO 2)
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| Unit 2 Assessment |
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| Unit 3 Introduction Video |
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| Unit 3 Learning Outcomes |
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| Finding Your Purpose |
- 3a Identify the general purpose of a speech (CLO 8)
- 3b Describe common forms of informative, persuasive, and entertaining speeches (CLO 6)
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| Selecting a Topic |
- 3a Identify the general purpose of a speech (CLO 8)
- 3b Describe common forms of informative, persuasive, and entertaining speeches (CLO 6)
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| What If You Draw a Blank? |
- 3a Identify the general purpose of a speech (CLO 8)
- 3b Describe common forms of informative, persuasive, and entertaining speeches (CLO 6)
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| Specific Purposes |
- 3c Select appropriate specific purpose statements (CLO 8)
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| Why Outline? |
- 3d Explain the functions of an outline for a public presentation (CLO 8)
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| Types of Outlines |
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| Using Outlining for Success |
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| Two Simple Speech Outline Samples |
- 3d Explain the functions of an outline for a public presentation (CLO 8)
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| Practice Questions: Unit 3 |
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| Unit 3 Assessment |
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| Unit 4 Introduction Video |
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| Unit 4 Learning Outcomes |
- 4a Describe primary and secondary research (CLO 4)
- 4b Determine research needs based on the topic and purpose of a speech (CLO 4)
- 4c Describe the nature and value of academic and nonacademic sources (CLO 4)
- 4d Determine the value of sources by using specific guidelines (CLO 1, CLO 4)
- 4e Use paraphrasing and summarizing for citing a source (CLO 5, CLO 9)
- 4f Revise passages from a speech that display ethical issues in the use of sources (CLO 5, CLO 9)
- 4g Describe three reasons and four criteria for using support in speeches (CLO 5)
- 4h Describe the five types of supporting materials as used in a speech (CLO 5)
- 4i Evaluate the effective use of each type of supporting materials (CLO 1, CLO 5)
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| What Is Research? |
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| Developing a Research Strategy |
- 4b Determine research needs based on the topic and purpose of a speech (CLO 4)
- 4d Determine the value of sources by using specific guidelines (CLO 1, CLO 4)
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| Citing Sources |
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| Verbally Citing Sources |
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| Using Research as Support |
- 4e Use paraphrasing and summarizing for citing a source (CLO 5, CLO 9)
- 4g Describe three reasons and four criteria for using support in speeches (CLO 5)
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| Exploring Types of Support |
- 4h Describe the five types of supporting materials as used in a speech (CLO 5)
- 4i Evaluate the effective use of each type of supporting materials (CLO 1, CLO 5)
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| Supporting Evidence |
- 4e Use paraphrasing and summarizing for citing a source (CLO 5, CLO 9)
- 4f Revise passages from a speech that display ethical issues in the use of sources (CLO 5, CLO 9)
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| Using Support and Creating Arguments |
- 4h Describe the five types of supporting materials as used in a speech (CLO 5)
- 4i Evaluate the effective use of each type of supporting materials (CLO 1, CLO 5)
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| Practice Questions: Unit 4 |
- 4a Describe primary and secondary research (CLO 4)
- 4b Determine research needs based on the topic and purpose of a speech (CLO 4)
- 4c Describe the nature and value of academic and nonacademic sources (CLO 4)
- 4d Determine the value of sources by using specific guidelines (CLO 1, CLO 4)
- 4e Use paraphrasing and summarizing for citing a source (CLO 5, CLO 9)
- 4f Revise passages from a speech that display ethical issues in the use of sources (CLO 5, CLO 9)
- 4g Describe three reasons and four criteria for using support in speeches (CLO 5)
- 4h Describe the five types of supporting materials as used in a speech (CLO 5)
- 4i Evaluate the effective use of each type of supporting materials (CLO 1, CLO 5)
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| Unit 4 Assessment |
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| Unit 5 Introduction Video |
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| Unit 5 Learning Outcomes |
- 5a Develop main points to support the specific purposes of a speech (CLO 6)
- 5b Explain appropriate organizational patterns for presenting different types of information in a public speech (CLO 6)
- 5c Describe effective transitions and signposts to improve the coherence and clarity of a speech (CLO 6)
- 5d Explain the functions of an introduction (CLO 6, CLO 7)
- 5e Apply effective techniques for attracting the attention of an audience based on an audience analysis or profile (CLO 3)
- 5f Construct clear and complete thesis statements (CLO 6, CLO 7)
- 5g Explain the functions of an effective conclusion (CLO 6, CLO 7)
- 5h Apply effective techniques for concluding a speech (CLO 6, CLO 7)
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| Determining Your Main Ideas |
- 5a Develop main points to support the specific purposes of a speech (CLO 6)
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| Creating Talking Points |
- 5a Develop main points to support the specific purposes of a speech (CLO 6)
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| Using Common Organizing Patterns |
- 5b Explain appropriate organizational patterns for presenting different types of information in a public speech (CLO 6)
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| Keeping Your Speech Moving |
- 5c Describe effective transitions and signposts to improve the coherence and clarity of a speech (CLO 6)
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| Analyzing a Speech Body |
- 5b Explain appropriate organizational patterns for presenting different types of information in a public speech (CLO 6)
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| The Importance of an Introduction |
- 5d Explain the functions of an introduction (CLO 6, CLO 7)
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| The Attention-Getter |
- 5e Apply effective techniques for attracting the attention of an audience based on an audience analysis or profile (CLO 3)
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| Putting It Together |
- 5f Construct clear and complete thesis statements (CLO 6, CLO 7)
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| Analyzing an Introduction |
- 5g Explain the functions of an effective conclusion (CLO 6, CLO 7)
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| Why Conclusions Matter |
- 5g Explain the functions of an effective conclusion (CLO 6, CLO 7)
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| Steps of a Conclusion |
- 5g Explain the functions of an effective conclusion (CLO 6, CLO 7)
- 5h Apply effective techniques for concluding a speech (CLO 6, CLO 7)
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| More on Analyzing a Conclusion |
- 5g Explain the functions of an effective conclusion (CLO 6, CLO 7)
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| Practice Questions: Unit 5 |
- 5a Develop main points to support the specific purposes of a speech (CLO 6)
- 5b Explain appropriate organizational patterns for presenting different types of information in a public speech (CLO 6)
- 5c Describe effective transitions and signposts to improve the coherence and clarity of a speech (CLO 6)
- 5d Explain the functions of an introduction (CLO 6, CLO 7)
- 5e Apply effective techniques for attracting the attention of an audience based on an audience analysis or profile (CLO 3)
- 5f Construct clear and complete thesis statements (CLO 6, CLO 7)
- 5g Explain the functions of an effective conclusion (CLO 6, CLO 7)
- 5h Apply effective techniques for concluding a speech (CLO 6, CLO 7)
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| Unit 5 Assessment |
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| Unit 6 Introduction Video |
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| Unit 6 Learning Outcomes |
- 6a Describe the strengths and weaknesses of each delivery mode (CLO 9, CLO 10)
- 6b Explain how the characteristics of the physical setting of a speech impact the speaker's preparation (CLO 9, CLO 10)
- 6c Explain effective use of delivery characteristics, including the use of eye contact, vocal qualities, and gesture (CLO 9, CLO 10)
- 6d Discuss the differences between denotative and connotative language (CLO 9)
- 6e Explain examples of appropriate use of language, including vivid language and inclusive language (CLO 9)
- 6f Define the six elements of language (CLO 9)
- 6g Choose the most appropriate type of presentation aid to support the main points in a sample speech (CLO 11)
- 6h Describe the advantages and disadvantages of different presentation media (CLO 11)
- 6i Critique the organization, simplicity, and clarity of presentation aids in a speech (CLO 11)
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| Four Methods of Delivery |
- 6a Describe the strengths and weaknesses of each delivery mode (CLO 9, CLO 10)
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| Giving an Extemporaneous Speech |
- 6a Describe the strengths and weaknesses of each delivery mode (CLO 9, CLO 10)
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| Speaking Contexts That Affect Delivery |
- 6b Explain how the characteristics of the physical setting of a speech impact the speaker's preparation (CLO 9, CLO 10)
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| Using Notes Effectively |
- 6c Explain effective use of delivery characteristics, including the use of eye contact, vocal qualities, and gesture (CLO 9, CLO 10)
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| Tips for Using Note Cards |
- 6c Explain effective use of delivery characteristics, including the use of eye contact, vocal qualities, and gesture (CLO 9, CLO 10)
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| Practicing for Successful Speech Delivery |
- 6c Explain effective use of delivery characteristics, including the use of eye contact, vocal qualities, and gesture (CLO 9, CLO 10)
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| Practicing to Speak |
- 6c Explain effective use of delivery characteristics, including the use of eye contact, vocal qualities, and gesture (CLO 9, CLO 10)
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| Facial Expressions |
- 6c Explain effective use of delivery characteristics, including the use of eye contact, vocal qualities, and gesture (CLO 9, CLO 10)
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| Mastering Eye Contact |
- 6c Explain effective use of delivery characteristics, including the use of eye contact, vocal qualities, and gesture (CLO 9, CLO 10)
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| Giving Good Gestures |
- 6c Explain effective use of delivery characteristics, including the use of eye contact, vocal qualities, and gesture (CLO 9, CLO 10)
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| Using a Speaker's Triangle |
- 6c Explain effective use of delivery characteristics, including the use of eye contact, vocal qualities, and gesture (CLO 9, CLO 10)
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| Pitch |
- 6c Explain effective use of delivery characteristics, including the use of eye contact, vocal qualities, and gesture (CLO 9, CLO 10)
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| Oral vs. Written Language |
- 6d Discuss the differences between denotative and connotative language (CLO 9)
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| Using Language Effectively |
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| Six Elements of Language |
- 6f Define the six elements of language (CLO 9)
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| Language |
- 6f Define the six elements of language (CLO 9)
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| Pronunciation |
- 6f Define the six elements of language (CLO 9)
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| Functions of Presentation Aids |
- 6g Choose the most appropriate type of presentation aid to support the main points in a sample speech (CLO 11)
- 6i Critique the organization, simplicity, and clarity of presentation aids in a speech (CLO 11)
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| Types of Presentation Aids |
- 6g Choose the most appropriate type of presentation aid to support the main points in a sample speech (CLO 11)
- 6h Describe the advantages and disadvantages of different presentation media (CLO 11)
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| Media to Use for Presentation Aids |
- 6g Choose the most appropriate type of presentation aid to support the main points in a sample speech (CLO 11)
- 6i Critique the organization, simplicity, and clarity of presentation aids in a speech (CLO 11)
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| Tips for Preparing Presentation Aids |
- 6h Describe the advantages and disadvantages of different presentation media (CLO 11)
- 6i Critique the organization, simplicity, and clarity of presentation aids in a speech (CLO 11)
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| Practice Questions: Unit 6 |
- 6a Describe the strengths and weaknesses of each delivery mode (CLO 9, CLO 10)
- 6b Explain how the characteristics of the physical setting of a speech impact the speaker's preparation (CLO 9, CLO 10)
- 6c Explain effective use of delivery characteristics, including the use of eye contact, vocal qualities, and gesture (CLO 9, CLO 10)
- 6d Discuss the differences between denotative and connotative language (CLO 9)
- 6e Explain examples of appropriate use of language, including vivid language and inclusive language (CLO 9)
- 6f Define the six elements of language (CLO 9)
- 6g Choose the most appropriate type of presentation aid to support the main points in a sample speech (CLO 11)
- 6h Describe the advantages and disadvantages of different presentation media (CLO 11)
- 6i Critique the organization, simplicity, and clarity of presentation aids in a speech (CLO 11)
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| Unit 6 Assessment |
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| Unit 7 Introduction Video |
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| Unit 7 Learning Outcomes |
- 7a Describe several common topic categories that may be used in informative speeches (CLO 6)
- 7b Identify the four ingredients of a good entertaining speech (CLO 6)
- 7c Identify the types of entertaining speeches (CLO 6)
- 7d Evaluate the effectiveness of an informative speech outline (CLO 8)
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| Informative Speaking Goals |
- 7a Describe several common topic categories that may be used in informative speeches (CLO 6)
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| Types of Informative Speeches |
- 7a Describe several common topic categories that may be used in informative speeches (CLO 6)
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| Sample Expository Speech Outlines for Evaluation |
- 7d Evaluate the effectiveness of an informative speech outline (CLO 8)
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| Understanding Entertaining Speeches |
- 7b Identify the four ingredients of a good entertaining speech (CLO 6)
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| Special Occasion Speeches |
- 7c Identify the types of entertaining speeches (CLO 6)
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| Speaking for Special Occasions |
- 7c Identify the types of entertaining speeches (CLO 6)
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| Keynote Speaking |
- 7c Identify the types of entertaining speeches (CLO 6)
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| Practice Questions: Unit 7 |
- 7a Describe several common topic categories that may be used in informative speeches (CLO 6)
- 7b Identify the four ingredients of a good entertaining speech (CLO 6)
- 7c Identify the types of entertaining speeches (CLO 6)
- 7d Evaluate the effectiveness of an informative speech outline (CLO 8)
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| Unit 7 Assessment |
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| Unit 8 Introduction Video |
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| Unit 8 Learning Outcomes |
- 8a Apply common communication theories to persuasive presentations, like social judgment theory, cognitive dissonance theory, and the elaboration likelihood model (CLO 6, CLO 9)
- 8b Identify the four types of persuasive claims (CLO 5, CLO 9)
- 8c Describe examples of the two types of policy claims (CLO 5, CLO 9
- 8d Explain common organizational patterns for persuasive speeches (CLO 6)
- 8e Evaluate the effectiveness of a persuasive speech outline (CLO 8)
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| Persuasion |
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| Giving a Persuasive Speech |
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| Types of Persuasive Speeches |
- 8b Identify the four types of persuasive claims (CLO 5, CLO 9)
- 8c Describe examples of the two types of policy claims (CLO 5, CLO 9
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| Organizing Persuasive Speeches |
- 8d Explain common organizational patterns for persuasive speeches (CLO 6)
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| Monroe's Motivated Sequence for Persuasive Speaking |
- 8d Explain common organizational patterns for persuasive speeches (CLO 6)
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| Sample Persuasive Speech Outlines for Evaluation |
- 8e Evaluate the effectiveness of a persuasive speech outline (CLO 8)
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| Practice Questions: Unit 8 |
- 8a Apply common communication theories to persuasive presentations, like social judgment theory, cognitive dissonance theory, and the elaboration likelihood model (CLO 6, CLO 9)
- 8b Identify the four types of persuasive claims (CLO 5, CLO 9)
- 8c Describe examples of the two types of policy claims (CLO 5, CLO 9
- 8d Explain common organizational patterns for persuasive speeches (CLO 6)
- 8e Evaluate the effectiveness of a persuasive speech outline (CLO 8)
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| Unit 8 Assessment |
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| Course Conclusion Video |
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