SPCM 200 CSU STUDY GUIDE
Differences between public speaking and others forms of communication - Answer -1.
Public speaking is audience centered
2. The way the speaker relates ideas to the audience
3. More complex with the use of technology
4. It sets the stage for an ongoing conversation
Civility - Answer -Care and concern for others, the thoughtful use of words and
language, and the flexibility to see the many sides of an issue
Public Dialogue - Answer -Ethical and civil exchange of two ideas and opinions among
communities about topic that affect the public
Audience Centered - Answer -Considerate of the positions, beliefs, values, and needs
of an audience
Model of Public Speaking Process - Answer -Between the audience and the speaker,
there is a channel that has a message coming from the speaker and feedback coming
from the audience. There are noise bubbles around
Communication Apprehention - Answer -Level of fear or anxiety associated with real or
anticipated communication with another person
Building Your Confidence as a Speaker - Answer -1. Do your research
2. Practice your speak
3. Visualizations and affirmations
4. Have realistic expectation
5. Connect with the audience
Why we sometimes fail to listen - Answer -Listener Interference, Speaker Interference,
Inability to get past differences
Listener Interference - Answer -Not listening to a speaker because the subject is not
interesting or is too complicated. There can be internal or external distractions
Speaker Interferecne - Answer -When a speech is not "listenable", either because the
subject is too complicated or too simple. The language might be unclear, or there are
differences between the speaker and audience
Listenable Speech - Answer -A speech that is considerate and delivered in an oral style
Considerate Speech - Answer -Speech that eases the audience's burden of processing
information
, Problems with non-inclusive language - Answer -Audience interpreters that the speaker
is not aware of diversity in society and the impact of culture
Why do we speak? - Answer -We decide to
We are asked to
We are required to
Brainstorming - Answer -The process of generating ideas randomly
Articulating Your Purpose - Answer -Identifying the purpose of your speech to your
audience so they know what you want to accomplish. (to inform, persuade, invite)
Stating Your Thesis - Answer -A single declarative sentence that describes what you
will be talking about in your speech.
Audience as a diverse group - Answer -Try to consider how you audience views the
world by analyzing master statues and their standpoints
Master Statues - Answer -Significant positions occupied by a person within society that
affects that person's identity in almost all social situations
Consider your speaking environment - Answer -Must consider:
The size of your audience
The physical layout of your speaking site
Technology available
Time of day you are speaking
Length you have to speak
Where you are in a series of presentations
Evaluating Internet Information - Answer -Current
Complete
Consistent
Relevant
Reliable
Finding information in the library - Answer -You have available:
Librarians
Databases
Government Document
Reference Works
Avoid Plagarism - Answer -Cite everything!
Take careful notes and accurately document each source
Citing Sources - Answer -Fulfill your duty of giving credit where it is due and adds
credibility
Differences between public speaking and others forms of communication - Answer -1.
Public speaking is audience centered
2. The way the speaker relates ideas to the audience
3. More complex with the use of technology
4. It sets the stage for an ongoing conversation
Civility - Answer -Care and concern for others, the thoughtful use of words and
language, and the flexibility to see the many sides of an issue
Public Dialogue - Answer -Ethical and civil exchange of two ideas and opinions among
communities about topic that affect the public
Audience Centered - Answer -Considerate of the positions, beliefs, values, and needs
of an audience
Model of Public Speaking Process - Answer -Between the audience and the speaker,
there is a channel that has a message coming from the speaker and feedback coming
from the audience. There are noise bubbles around
Communication Apprehention - Answer -Level of fear or anxiety associated with real or
anticipated communication with another person
Building Your Confidence as a Speaker - Answer -1. Do your research
2. Practice your speak
3. Visualizations and affirmations
4. Have realistic expectation
5. Connect with the audience
Why we sometimes fail to listen - Answer -Listener Interference, Speaker Interference,
Inability to get past differences
Listener Interference - Answer -Not listening to a speaker because the subject is not
interesting or is too complicated. There can be internal or external distractions
Speaker Interferecne - Answer -When a speech is not "listenable", either because the
subject is too complicated or too simple. The language might be unclear, or there are
differences between the speaker and audience
Listenable Speech - Answer -A speech that is considerate and delivered in an oral style
Considerate Speech - Answer -Speech that eases the audience's burden of processing
information
, Problems with non-inclusive language - Answer -Audience interpreters that the speaker
is not aware of diversity in society and the impact of culture
Why do we speak? - Answer -We decide to
We are asked to
We are required to
Brainstorming - Answer -The process of generating ideas randomly
Articulating Your Purpose - Answer -Identifying the purpose of your speech to your
audience so they know what you want to accomplish. (to inform, persuade, invite)
Stating Your Thesis - Answer -A single declarative sentence that describes what you
will be talking about in your speech.
Audience as a diverse group - Answer -Try to consider how you audience views the
world by analyzing master statues and their standpoints
Master Statues - Answer -Significant positions occupied by a person within society that
affects that person's identity in almost all social situations
Consider your speaking environment - Answer -Must consider:
The size of your audience
The physical layout of your speaking site
Technology available
Time of day you are speaking
Length you have to speak
Where you are in a series of presentations
Evaluating Internet Information - Answer -Current
Complete
Consistent
Relevant
Reliable
Finding information in the library - Answer -You have available:
Librarians
Databases
Government Document
Reference Works
Avoid Plagarism - Answer -Cite everything!
Take careful notes and accurately document each source
Citing Sources - Answer -Fulfill your duty of giving credit where it is due and adds
credibility
