Lecture #1: Seven Secrets for Successful Speaking
Where does Prof. Sage say anxiety comes from?
A response to predators inherited through our ancient ancestors
What is A TROPHY mean?
Audience/setting analyses, Topic selection, Research, Organization, Presentation, Help with audio/visual aids, Yes! Your can overcome anxiety!
How can you chose a good topic?
Choose something you know about or are interested in, and your audience will be interested in that also has good sources and information that is unique to you
In a power point presentation, how can you make quotes readable?
Don't have a wall of words and make the text brighter than the background (white on blue esp.)
How can you have more charisma as a speaker?
Dress one notch more than the audience, look at the audience 90% (90/10) of the time and make eye contact with audience members, and speak with energy
What is the Rule of Threes?
Humans tend to like threes (ABCs, 123s)
What things or people can help you research?
Librarians and databases
Do you have to have three points in your speech?
No (two equals problem/solution format, this speech has seven points0
What does PIPs stand for?
Practice In Pieces
When analyzing the audience/setting, what should you pay attention to?
The demographic and expectations of the audience, and the occasion and setting of the speach
How do you cite a periodical in a power point presentation?
Title of Periodical, Date (Title should be italicized)
How do you cite a book in a power point presentation?
Title, author (title should be italicized)
What is the primacy effect?
We tend to remember what we hear (or see) first
What is the recency effect?
We tend to remember what we hear (or see) last. (the most recent thing)
Should you say the source out loud in a power point presentation?
Yes
Does yawning help relieve nerves?
Yes (and so does slow breathing)
What should you drink and not drink before a speech?
You should drink water (a glass one hour before), but not caffeine (as the effects of coffee mimic anxiety)
How many times should you practice your whole speech?
about five times (so you don't get tired of it)
How do you cite a website in a power point presentation?
sitename.com or Sponsoring Group Website (both should be underlined)
