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CMM 120 Midterm
Public Speaking, Abendscheiin
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Communication
Undergraduate 1
03/06/2013

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mean
Definition
arithmetic average
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median
Definition
the middle number when put in order
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mode
Definition
most frequently occurring
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ways to gain attention and interest
Definition
pose a question
startle the audience
story (best way)
begin with a quote
arouse curiosity
state importance of topic
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testimony
Definition
quotations or paraphrases used to support a point
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types of testimony
Definition
expert testimony
peer testimony
direct quote
quote out of context
paraphrase
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tips for testimony
Definition
quote, paraphrase accurately
use qualified sources
use unbiased sources
identify sources
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plagiarism
Definition
using someone else's work as your own, giving the impression that you have written it
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patchwork plagiarism
Definition
taking info from 2-3 sources and calling it your own
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incremental plagiarism
Definition
not giving credit for specific parts that are borrowed
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global plagiarism
Definition
taking an entire speech from one source and calling it your own
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rhetorical question
Definition
a question that the audience answers mentally rather than out loud
can ask a single question or a series of questions
be sure to pause for a moment after each question
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kinesics
Definition
the study of body motions as a systematic mode of communication
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credibility
Definition
the audience’s perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic
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factors influencing a speaker's credibility
Definition
Competence: how an audience regards a speaker’s intelligence, expertise, and knowledge of the subject

Character: how an audience regards a speaker’s sincerity, trustworthiness, and concern for the well-being of the audience
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initial credibility
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the credibility of a speaker before she or he starts to speak
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terminal credibility
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the credibility of a speaker at the end of the speech
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derived credibility
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the credibility of a speaker produced by everything she or he says and does during the speech
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nervousness
Definition
nerves can be mastered and beneficial
One of the biggest obstacles to public speaking
Nerves: a global force for good
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similarities between public speaking and conversation
Definition
Organize our thoughts
Tailor your message (Audience hears what will persuade them most accurately)
Tell a story
Respond to feedback (more excited when people laugh at your jokes)
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differences between public speaking and conversation
Definition
More high structured in public speaking
Use more formal speaking in public speaking
Different delivery method
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types of informative speeches
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object
process
event
concept
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7 elements of a speech
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sender
receiver
channel
message
feedback
interference
context
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how an informative speech is organized
Definition
General Purpose
Specifici Purpose
Central Idea
Main Points
Sub Points
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organization options
Definition
chronological
spatial
causal
problem-solution
topical
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ethnocentrism
Definition
your culture is better than everyone else's
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ice breaker speech
Definition
a speech early in the term to get students speaking in front of the classroom ASAP
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ethics
Definition
branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong in human affairs
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ethos
Definition
credibility
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pathos
Definition
emotion
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logos
Definition
logic
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chronological order
Definition
main points follow a time pattern
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topical order
Definition
main topics divided into logical and consistent subtopics
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2 types of speech
Definition
extemporaneous
impromptu
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guidelines for informative speaking
Definition
don't overestimate what audience knows
relate subject to audience
don't be too technical
avoid abstractions
personalize ideas
be creative
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tips for statistics
Definition
use sparingly
identify sources
explain thoroughly
round off
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3 types of examples
Definition
brief
extended
hypothetical
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tips for examples
Definition
clarify ideas
reinforce ideas
personalize ideas
make examples vivid and richly textured
practice delivery to enhance
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4 types of connectives
Definition
transition
internal preview
internal summary
signpost
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4 types of endings
Definition

crescendo

dissolve

reinforce

dramatic statement

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2 methods of brainstorming
Definition
free association
web of ideas
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4 sources for research
Definition
expertise
library
internet
interviews
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2 types of outlines
Definition
preparation
speaking
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4 aspects of introduction
Definition
gain attention and interest
reveal topic
establish credibility and goodwill
preview body (thesis statement)
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