PUBLIC SPEAKING

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PUBLIC SPEAKINGSelecting a Topic and PurposeCopyright 20121BrainstormingGenerating ideas by free association of wordsRight wayWrong wayCopyright 20122

Copyright 20123General PurposeBroad goal of speechTo introduceTo commemorateTo demonstrateTo informTo persuade

Copyright 20124Specific PurposeSingle infinitive phraseStates what speaker hopes to accomplish

Copyright 20125Specific Purpose GuidelinesFull infinitive phraseStatement, not questionAvoid figurative languageLimit to one distinct ideaAvoid being vague

Copyright 20126Full Infinitive PhraseIneffective: Calendars

More Effective:To inform my audience about the four major kinds of calendars used in the world today.

Copyright 20127Statement, Not QuestionIneffective:What is Da de los Muertos?

More Effective:To inform my audience about the history of Mexicos Da de los Muertos celebration.

Copyright 20128Avoid Figurative LanguageIneffective:To persuade my audience that campus policy on student parking really stinks.

More Effective:To persuade my audience that the campus policy on student parking should be revised to provide more spaces for students before 5 p.m.

Copyright 20129One Distinct IdeaIneffective:To persuade my audience to become literacy tutors and to donate time to the Special Olympics.

Copyright 201210One Distinct IdeaMore Effective:To persuade my audience to become literacy tutors.

More Effective:To persuade my audience to donate time to the Special Olympics.

Copyright 201211Avoid Being VagueIneffective:To persuade my audience that something should be done about medical care.

More Effective:To persuade my audience that the federal government should adopt a system of national health insurance for all people in the United States.

Copyright 201212Specific Purpose Questions Does purpose meet assignment?Can I accomplish purpose in time allotted?Is purpose relevant to audience?Is purpose too trivial for audience?Is purpose too technical for audience?Copyright 201213Central IdeaOne-sentence statementEncapsulate major ideas of speechOtherwise known as a thesis statement

Copyright 201214Phrasing the Central Idea

Copyright 201215Central Idea GuidelinesExpress as full sentenceDont express as questionAvoid figurative languageDont be vague

Copyright 201216Complete SentenceIneffective:Problems of fad diets.

More Effective:Fad diets can lead to serious health problems by creating deficiencies in vitamins and minerals and by breaking down muscle tissue as well as fat.

Copyright 201217Statement, Not QuestionIneffective:What are nanorobots?

More Effective:Microscopic in size, nanorobots are being developed for use in medicine, weaponry, and daily life.

Copyright 201218Avoid Figurative Language Ineffective:Mexicos Yucatan peninsula is an awesome place for a vacation.

More Effective:Mexicos Yucatan peninsula has many attractions, including a warm climate, excellent food, and extensive Mayan ruins.

Copyright 201219Avoid Being VagueIneffective:Paying college athletes a salary is a good idea.

More Effective:The NCAA should allow athletes in revenue producing sports to receive a $250 monthly salary as part of their scholarships.

Copyright 201220ExampleGeneral Purpose:To inform

Specific Purpose:To inform my audience of the three major races in alpine skiing.

Central Idea:The three major races in alpine skiing are the downhill, slalom, and giant slalom.

Copyright 201221ExampleMain Points:

The first major race in alpine skiing is the downhill.

The second major race in alpine skiing is the slalom.

The third major race in alpine skiing is the giant slalom.Copyright 201222