Discuss the importance of audience analysis and audience adaptation in the speech development process. Also, discuss how YOU plan on using audience analysis in your speech.
Audience analysis and audience adaptation in the speech development process is very important. Audience analysis is getting information about your audience and forming your speech around them. Audience adaptation is delivering your speech to a diverse crowd and narrowing down to that specific audience. It is very important to be able to relate to your crowd. In order to get positive feedback the audience must be able to understand what you are saying. If your topic or the way you give your speech has nothing to do with your audience then you will have many people dazing off, not paying attention to what you are saying. I plan to use this process in my speech by having a very good, attention getter opening statement. The opening statement, if interesting, will keep the audience hooked from the beginning. I know that my audience will be young adults, majority around my age, so I know how to talk and what I should do during my speech. This will be easy, because I know what would interest me, so I can tell how to captivate my audience’s attention. This is very vital when giving speeches. You must know who your audience will consist of before you give your speech so that you will have a very successful presentation.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Week 4- #1
Speech Buddy: Review Drinking and Light Pollution videos on the Interactive Video website in accordance with Chapter 5. Respond to each video. What did the speaker do well? What can you learn from watching these videos?
Hello class! After watching Courtney Stillman's video I noticed a lot of mistaks. First off, her introduction was very bland and unexciting. She sounded like she didn't even want to talk about what she was going to talk about. And in order to get your audience excited about your topic you have tobe first excited. On the other hand she did do a very good job with her thesis. She let the class know exactly what information she was going to give them, which was very good. She had a clear idea and plan on the direction her speech was going to go.
Matthew Naso started off his speech with a very good introduction. It was captivating and left you wanting to hear more. The introduction is one of the most important parts of a speech. It paves the way for the rest of your speech. However Matthew did well with his introduction, the rest of his speech was sort of dull. He becme kind of boring. Talking at a very monotone voice. Both speakers did very well, however both needed to improve in different areas. I think watching these videos is very good for us because it shows us what not to do. It also shows us some good things to do. These are very good videos and are very helpful.
Hello class! After watching Courtney Stillman's video I noticed a lot of mistaks. First off, her introduction was very bland and unexciting. She sounded like she didn't even want to talk about what she was going to talk about. And in order to get your audience excited about your topic you have tobe first excited. On the other hand she did do a very good job with her thesis. She let the class know exactly what information she was going to give them, which was very good. She had a clear idea and plan on the direction her speech was going to go.
Matthew Naso started off his speech with a very good introduction. It was captivating and left you wanting to hear more. The introduction is one of the most important parts of a speech. It paves the way for the rest of your speech. However Matthew did well with his introduction, the rest of his speech was sort of dull. He becme kind of boring. Talking at a very monotone voice. Both speakers did very well, however both needed to improve in different areas. I think watching these videos is very good for us because it shows us what not to do. It also shows us some good things to do. These are very good videos and are very helpful.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Week 3- #3
Pick one concept from the assigned reading that you found useful or interesting and discuss it.
In chapter 6 I thought that the section "Organize Your Interview Guide" was very useful. When going into a interview it is vital that you are prepared. If you are interviewing someone, it is repectful and considerate to have everything together because they are taking out time to answer your questions for you, which is something they are not obligated to do. When you go into a interview, you should already have all of your questions typed out and ready to go. Also you should have typed up how the interview process is going to go. Which questions are you going to ask first and what is going to take place in a step by step way should be prepared before you even meet up with the person you are going to interview. When you meet up with the person you are giving the interview to you should give them a brief synopsis of what is going to take place during th interview so that they have an idea on what is going to happen. Being organized is always a good thing. It helps you to not be so nervous and allows for things to run smoother. I think this section of the reading was the most useful because I have found it to be true.
In chapter 6 I thought that the section "Organize Your Interview Guide" was very useful. When going into a interview it is vital that you are prepared. If you are interviewing someone, it is repectful and considerate to have everything together because they are taking out time to answer your questions for you, which is something they are not obligated to do. When you go into a interview, you should already have all of your questions typed out and ready to go. Also you should have typed up how the interview process is going to go. Which questions are you going to ask first and what is going to take place in a step by step way should be prepared before you even meet up with the person you are going to interview. When you meet up with the person you are giving the interview to you should give them a brief synopsis of what is going to take place during th interview so that they have an idea on what is going to happen. Being organized is always a good thing. It helps you to not be so nervous and allows for things to run smoother. I think this section of the reading was the most useful because I have found it to be true.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Week 3- #1
What experience do you have with conducting research interviews? What went well? What needed improvement? Share your advice with your class members.
I have only had to do a research interview one time and that was in high school. I loved doing the research interview because it made me feel like a detective. The assignment was pretty easy to me. I just had to gather a lot of information together and write out all the questions that I needed to know. Once I gathered my information and wrote them down, I presented them to the person I was interviewing. Everything went well for me. I think the reason I had such success was because I had all my questions already written out and ready to go. It was a very smooth process. I am not sure what needed to be improved because everything went well for me. In the end I received an 'A', so I was happy. Research interviews are fun but they can be kind of hard if the person you need to interview is not easy to get in touch with.
Note to Instructor: This blog was originally posted on September 9, 2008 at 1:46 pm. Click here to see original blog http://mickey6.blogspot.com/
I have only had to do a research interview one time and that was in high school. I loved doing the research interview because it made me feel like a detective. The assignment was pretty easy to me. I just had to gather a lot of information together and write out all the questions that I needed to know. Once I gathered my information and wrote them down, I presented them to the person I was interviewing. Everything went well for me. I think the reason I had such success was because I had all my questions already written out and ready to go. It was a very smooth process. I am not sure what needed to be improved because everything went well for me. In the end I received an 'A', so I was happy. Research interviews are fun but they can be kind of hard if the person you need to interview is not easy to get in touch with.
Note to Instructor: This blog was originally posted on September 9, 2008 at 1:46 pm. Click here to see original blog http://mickey6.blogspot.com/
Week 3 #2
Update the class on your speech preparation progress. What topic have you chosen? What have you been researching? What are you main points in your speech? What do you plan on using for your visual aid?
The topic I have chosen is Karate. I have been researching the history of karate. The many reasons people take karate and the different types of karate that can be taken.
The main points in my speech are
The history
Explain the belt rankings in order
Explain why karate is used
Explain the many different lessons karate teaches physically and emotionally.
How it can help you be successful in every aspect of your life.
Then demonstrate a few things that I learned while taking karate.
For my visual aids I plan to demonstrate some karate moves for the class and also bring in some of my karate belts that I had attained.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Question #3
I found the information in the text to be very useful and interesting. Especially the section on Speech Anxiety. I have many anxiety problems when it comes to speaking in front of a large audience. So this section was helpful. Also the section about having a positive attitude was food. I think that is the best advice that anyone can give someone who is about to speak in front of an audience. When you think positively everything else will fall into place. Having a positive attitude makes you think positive and along with a positive attitude comes a great performance. Even if you mess up just because you had a great attitude it won't be that bad. the information in the text was very helpful.
Response to videos 2.1/2.2
Hello Class! After watching videos 2.1 and 2.2 I found them to be very useful. The breathing tips were extremely helpful because I find that a lot of times I have trouble with keeping my breath. I get so nervous sometimes I forget how to breath lol. These were great tips for people who suffer from anxiety attacks. In the second video Janine gave some great advice also. I always feel comfortable when I give a speech on a topic that I am familiar with because you actually know what you are talkin about. That is some advice that Janine gave, which I have found to be true. I also learned that finding your weaknesses and working on them is one of the best ways to becoming a great public speaker. Practice is the key. When at home you should practice your speech a couple of times in front of an audience so that you can become more comfortable with your speech and also with being in front of an audience. Overall the videos were very helpful. I learned a lot and plan on applying the knowledge toward my future speeches.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Question #1
What makes you apprehensive about public speaking?... What makes me apprehensive about public speaking is the fact that I have to stand up in front of everybody and speak. I get a little nervous kowing that people are staring at me and i don't know what they are thinking. I automatically assume that everyone is thinking negatively about me and I get nervous. I also get scared because I think that I am going to mess up and everyone is going to laugh at me. I do not like being the center of attention and when giving speeches all eyes are on you. Those are the main things that make me apprehensive about public speaking.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Hey Class!
Hey everybody! My name is Mickey and I am taking this online Comm 20 class because I thought it would be cool. This is my second year at sjsu, and I love it. My major is undeclared at the moment but it is going to be nursing very soon. I love to hang out with my girls and kick it. My friends mean the world to me and we do everything together. I really don't like public speaking but I am hoping this class will help relieve me of that fear. I have had many moments were I had to do public speaking, however I still don't like it. I am very excited to share this semester with everyone and can't wait to see what is instored for us all.
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