Communications Exam 1 Chapter 12

define formal outline

A structured set of all the points and subpoints in a speech

To craft a strong purpose statement, follow these guidelines:

Be specific. Be declarative Be concise.

A good presentation starts w/ an intro that accomplishes 2 goals:

It captures your listeners interest in your topic it previews that points you plan to make.

define purpose statement

a declaration of the specific goal of a speech

define bibliography

a list of sources used in preparing a speech

define thesis statement

a one-sentence version of the message in a speech

define time pattern

a pattern of organizing the main pionts of a speech in chronological order

define topic pattern

a pattern of organizing the main points of a speech to represent different categories.

define rule of parallel wording

a rule of speech organization specifying that all points and subpoints in an outline should have the same grammatical structure.

define main point

a statement expressing a specific idea or theme related to the speech topic.

define transition

a statement that connects one point in a speech to the next.

define speaking notes

an abbreviated version of a formal speech outline

An organized presentation has several features:

an intro that previews the info to be presented a body composed of specific main points a conclusion that summarizes the main points transitions that connect the main points to one another.

Incorporate specific nonverbal behaviors including:

body movement vocal inflection (volume) pauses gestures

check for 3 characteristics when evaluating supporting material:

credibility objectivity currency

Your options for supporting your speech claims include:

definitions examples statistics quotations narratives

define incremental plagiarism

failing to give credit for small portions of your speech

possible to commit plagiarism in 3 ways:

global patchwork incremental

To find support:

identify places in your speech where you need support determine the type of support you require evaluate the quality of supporting material avoid plagiarism

define plagiarism

knowingly using info from another source without giving proper credit to that source

To craft a strong thesis statement, follow these guidelines:

make a statement tell the truth

define patchwork plagiarism

occurs when you copy words from multiple sources and put them together

define space pattern

organizing the main points of a speech according to areas.

define problem-solution pattern

organizing the main points of a speech so that they describe a problem and then offer solutions for it.

define cause-and-effect pattern

organizing the main points of a speech so that they describe the causes of an even and then identify its consequences.

Your conclusion should accomplish 2 main tasks:

reinforce your central message create a memorable moment for listeners

You want to ensure your main points are :

related distinct equally important

define rule of division

rule of speech organization specifying that if a point is divided into subpoints, it must ave @ least 2 subpoints.

define rule of subordination

rule of speech organization specifying that some concepts in the speech are more important than others.

define signposts

single words and phrases that distinguish one point in a presentation from another and help listeners follow the speakers "path".

define objective

source that presents info in unbiased fashion

define preview

statement alerting listeners that a speaker is about to shift to a new topic

define vernal footnote

statement giving credit for the words to their original source

define summary

statement that briefly reminds listeners of points a speaker has already made.

define global plagiarism

stealing entire speech from another source and presenting it as if it were your own

To generate interest in intro you can use:

story statistic present a quotation tell a joke pose a question cite an opinion note the occasion identify something familiar.

the 3 rules of outlining:

subordination division parallel wording

define subjective

when sources offer info in a manner that supports only their favored position on an issue.