COM125 Effective Speaking Module 3 Discussion DQ1 Your text talks about how to select a topic that’s right for you in Chapter 10.  They talk about your experience, the audience, and “a timely and timeless topic.” Just how do you go about selecting a topic?  For the first two speeches, the topic is selected for […]

COM125 Effective Speaking Module 5 Discussion DQ1 Research Strategy Worksheet Here’s a “Research Strategy Worksheet” from another text that I find invaluable for directing your research, especially since the Informative speech is next week. Just click on the file to download it.   Fill it out (or just answer each line) with research for your […]

COM125 Effective Speaking Module 7 Discussion DQ1 Inductive, Deductive, Causal, and Analogical reasoning The text talks about the four kinds of reasoning:   Inductive (a specific example, or a set of repetitive occurrences lead to a rule or a general principle)   Deductive (a rule or general principle leads to a specific conclusion)   Causal […]

COM125 Effective Speaking Module 1 Discussion DQ1 Components of Ethos In the public speaking arena, Ethos represents the desire of your audience to believe you. Ethos is one of the key elements to public speaking, and without it you will lose your audience. There are four components: competence, integrity, goodwill, and dynamism.  See the handout […]

COM125 Effective Speaking Module 2 Quiz Question 1Mariah has a habit of spitting when she speaks. She’s unaware of it. This is an example of: unconscious incompetence    conscious incompetence    unconscious competence    conscious competence    Question 2Cognitive restructuring is defined as:      Pretending you’re somewhere else, doing something else      Identifying […]

COM125 Effective Speaking Final Exam Question 1Remember that “communication” model from Chapter 1?  Of COURSE you do! Correctly label each component of the communication model.   (Hint: one of my students once guessed that “e” was “puddle on floor.”  It is NOT, it is a blue arrow pointing back at tiny-head guy)   a.sender   […]

COM125 Effective Speaking Module 5 Quiz Question 1Research your topic so that you progress from the specific to the general.   True     False    Question 2You have to make sure examples are relevant to your topic and your speech.     True     False    Question 3Web-based supporting materials should be scrutinized […]

COM125 Effective Speaking Module 4 Quiz Question 1Write all the ways which you can change your vocal delivery. Question 2Match the figurative language or form of body language to its definition.   Personification   Simile   Chronemics   Hyperbole   Alliteration   Thesis Statement   Filler   Proxemics   Slang   Locomotion    Question 3When […]

COM125 Effective Speaking Module 6 Quiz Question 1When using presentation aids (like a powerpoint) you can use any combination of colors you like.     True     False    Question 2Presenting a balanced view of pros and cons can add to your image of integrity.     True     False    Question 3What […]

COM125 Effective Speaking Module 2 Quiz Question 1Mariah has a habit of spitting when she speaks. She’s unaware of it. This is an example of: unconscious incompetence    conscious incompetence    unconscious competence    conscious competence    Question 2Cognitive restructuring is defined as:      Pretending you’re somewhere else, doing something else      Identifying […]