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Blog 1 Jasmine Gordon

 Overall, our first public speaking project was a rewarding and educational experience. The class was split up into four groups, each of which was assigned a different topic to present on, all of which revolved around the essential elements of public speaking preparation. We were able to obtain important insights on the different components that go into being a successful public speaker through this study. Despite the fact that every group approached the subject from a different angle, a few themes emerged, including the significance of preparation, audience participation, and confidence. The first group's theme was an introduction to public speaking, covering the fundamentals and necessary techniques for mastering the art. They did a great job creating the foundation for the remaining presentations, giving us a strong base on which to grow. The notion that anybody can learn public speaking, regardless of background or experience, was one of the main lessons to be learned from thei...

Ja’naya Williams Blog

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Hey Hey! My name is Ja’naya & I’ll be summarizing & going over what I learned from the chapters of me and my classmates :) . Chapter 1 -  In chapter 1 I learned that most college graduates say public speaking was one of the most beneficial classes they took. The goal of public speaking is to become an excellent speakers. Public speaking is an audience centered type of speaking you’ll have to understand your audience’s expectations and situations before speaking in order to connect with them during and after the presentation. Public speaking begun in the Western tradition with the Sophists teachers in ancient Greece. Roman philosophers and scholars categorized the elements of public communication into five “arts of public speaking” that still apply today.  Chapter 2-  In chapter 2 I learned many uncertainties associated with public speaking serve as sources of anxiety for speakers. For some speaking in public isn’t an ordinary activity. Another second uncertainty a...

Jasmine Diaz Blog

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 First Project Summary! Hi! I'm Jasmine Diaz and i'll be summarizing mine and my fellow classmates project. I believe we did an amazing job on explaining all about public speaking. In Chapter 1  I learned that it is better to converse with the audience instead of just talking to them. There is a better chance to connect with them and to treat them like one of your friends. This chapter had the five arts of public speaking, and it was helpful once I did my own presentation, especially when they spoke about our life skills. These slides were able to boost my confidence . It was also said that you should always be yourself. One of the other slides in chapter one spoke about Spheres of Communication . It was an amazing ex planation about communication because connecting with your audience is important . Chapter one also gave five key points about presenting your speech focused on the audience, speaker, message, noise, and feedback. These key points are important when yo...