En2100 week 2 lecture

NAUShayla Johnston

EN2100 SpeechWeek 2: Writing

EN2100: Week 2

Welcome to Week 2!

• Please pick up the Week 2 materials and lecture notes on the front table.

• Then, load the following website on your computer: www.nauen2100.wordpress.com

• Test 1 will begin 5 minutes after the start of class. You will be provided the Access Code and a hard copy of the test at that time.

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LP2: Writing• Summary:

Topic selection, research, citation and outlining.

• Textbook Chapters:

7 and 8

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EN2100: Week 2

Chapter 7

Selecting a Speech Topic and Doing Research

A. Criteria for Selecting a TopicB. Selecting Material and Narrowing the TopicC. Doing ResearchD. Preparing a BibliographyE. Taking Notes

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A. Criteria for Selecting a Topic

• Select a topic interesting to you

• Select a topic within your capabilities

• Select a topic suitable for the audience

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B. Selecting Material and Narrowing the Topic• After selecting a topic area, narrow the

purpose of your speech.

• Focus speech into a concise statement.

• Ex. Informative Topic: The Environment

• Ex. Statement of Purpose: Conservation of water can be accomplished with a collaboration between citizens, science and the government.


C. Doing Research

• Audiences accept a knowledgeable speaker.• Audiences reject a speaker with outdated

research and unfounded opinions. • To be a knowledgeable speaker:

Probe own experience & observations Contact public and private organizations Research visual media Interview people Read Use respected library resources


C. Doing Research

• Suggested internet research sites:

For statistics/polls: Pew Research, Census, World Factbook

For definitions/background: Wikipedia, Google

Expert opinion: Google Scholar

Policy Statements: .gov sites, like eeoc.gov


http://www.pewresearch.org/

http://www.census.gov/

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/



http://scholar.google.com/

D. Preparing a Bibliography

•Use APA style

•Google Scholar Citation

•Bibliography Style: Bibme

•Verifying Sources: Accuracy? Credibility? Documented? Appropriate?


http://scholar.google.com/

http://www.bibme.org/

E. Taking Notes

•Avoid Plagiarism with in-text citations on your outline.

• Purdue Online Writing Lab, “In-Text Citations: The Basics”. Retrieved from http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/02/ .


http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/02/

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/02/

Chapter 8

Putting It All together

A. Preparing an OutlineB. The Body of Your TalkC. The Introduction to Your TalkD. The Conclusion to Your TalkE. The Title of Your TalkF. Transitions, or Connecting Links

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A. Preparing an Outline

• An outline helps:

Decide what info to use, how to sequence it and what to omit.

Classify information and mark the level of importance.

See logical relationships between main ideas.

Reveals gaps/redundancies in your information.

Organize your speech and make your message clear.


B. The Body Of Your Talk

• Typical examples include:

Simple to complex Cause to effect Effect to cause Problem to solution Following space/location/directions According to time


B. The Body Of Your TalkII. Body

A. Roadmap Point 1 1. Supportive Evidence 2. Supportive Evidence 3. Point 1 supports the purpose.

B. Roadmap Point 2 1. Supportive Evidence 2. Supportive Evidence 3. Point 1 supports the purpose.

(Repeat as needed)


C. The Introduction to Your Talk• Three functions: divulge purpose, gain credibility and

spark interest. • Typical examples include:

A startling statement Reference to the occasion/sponsor Reference to the audience Reference to the speaker Reference to literature Questions to the audience An anecdote Quotation fro an authority Statistics A look to the future


C. The Introduction to Your Talk

• Three parts of an intro: I. Introduction

A. TopicB. Roadmap

C. Statement of Purpose


D. The Conclusion to Your Talk• Typical conclusion examples:

Summary of key ideas Prediction Quotation (emotional or factual) Quotation from an authority Anecdote or question Challenge to the audience Call to action Historical reference


D. The Conclusion to Your Talk

• Three parts of a conclusion:

III. ConclusionA. Restatement of TopicB. Roadmap points reviewed

C. Statement of how purpose was achieved


E. The Title Of Your Talk• Many times, the title will be obvious.

• If not, create one using these criteria:

Provocative enough to spark audience interest

Short and simple (3 to 10 words)

Indicate the purpose and content of speech


F. Transitions, or Connecting Links

Transitions are statements, questions or phrases that allow you to smoothly connect one idea to the next.


Our Outline FormatI. Introduction

A. Topic with attention spark B. RoadmapC. Statement of Purpose

II. BodyA. Roadmap Point 1 1. Supportive Evidence 2. Supportive Evidence 3. Point 1 supports the purpose.

B. Roadmap Point 2 1. Supportive Evidence 2. Supportive Evidence 3. Point 1 supports the purpose.

(Repeat as needed)

III. ConclusionA. Restatement of Topic

B. Roadmap points reviewedC. Statement of how purpose was achieved


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ICA2: Outline EvaluationWeek 2: Writing


ICA2: Outline EvaluationDirections: As you follow the video, answer the questions shown at m.socrative.com in classroom 359674.

1. The topic is: a. Acupuncture b. Grandmothersc. Migrainesd. Arthritis

2. The attention spark is:a. How pain medications helped Grandmab. How acupuncture is becoming more popular in the United States and other Western countriesc. That acupuncture has been performed for over 2,000 years in Chinad. How acupuncture restored Grandma’s quality of life

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ICA2: Outline Evaluation3. The Roadmap was stated as: a. Today I will share part of what I have learned by explaining what happens when you receive an acupuncture treatment, how acupuncture works, the kinds of medical conditions that can be treated with acupuncture, and the growing use of acupuncture in combination with Western medical techniques.b. Then my grandmother tried acupuncture. After six weeks, she could once again do the things her arthritis had prevented her from doing. Acupuncture restored her quality of life and her independence.c. Six months ago, my 78-year-old grandmother was quickly losing her independence. Pain medications helped somewhat, but the side effects created their own problems. Then my grandmother tried acupuncture. d. Impressed by my grandmother’s experience, I began acupuncture treatments for my migraine headaches, and now the headaches have completely disappeared. I wanted to learn more about this medical treatment that produced such incredible results for both my grandmother and me. 4. True or False? The statement of purpose was, “Today I will share part of what I have l learned about this medical treatment that produced such incredible results for both my grandmother and me.”.

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ICA2: Outline Evaluation5. The Roadmap Point 1 was: a. The evidence is clear that acupuncture works in treating a wide range of

medical conditions. b. A number of clinics and hospitals are combining acupuncture with Western

medicine to provide their patients the benefits of both.c. Acupuncture is the insertion of needles into the skin to achieve a balanced

flow of energy, which in turn restores and preserves health. d. Acupuncture works by improving the flow of energy in the body.

6. True or False? Supportive evidence was used during Roadmap Point 1 discussion (ex: statistics, quotation, etc.)?

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ICA2: Outline Evaluation7. True or False? A transition was used to connect Roadmap Point 1 to Roadmap Point 2.

8. The Roadmap Point 2 was: a. The evidence is clear that acupuncture works in treating a wide range of





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ICA2: Outline Evaluation

16. True or False? A transition was used to connect Roadmap Point 4 to Roadmap Point 5.

17. True or False? The conclusion included a restatement of the topic. 18. True or False? The conclusion included a review of the roadmap points. 19. True or False? The conclusion included a statement of how the speech purpose was achieved. 20. True of False? A References page was provided.

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