As you continue to develop the outline for your PowerPoint presentation, you will be confirming your thesis, main ideas, and adding a fourth source to your list of sources to be used. Remember, the first slide in the PowerPoint will act as your title slide. On that slide you will include the title of the presentation, your name as the presenter, the school’s name, and the date.
Include and submit the following components:
- Title page (title of speech, name of presenter, audience prepared for – school or institution, date)
- You can use this information to create your first slide in PowerPoint.
- General topic, specific topic, and thesis statement
- Three main points with at least two working sub points that will make up the body of the speech
- Reference section with a minimum of four authoritative, outside scholarly sources
- These sources can include the source titles referenced during Week 4.
- Anonymous authors or web pages are not acceptable.
- References must be written in APA format with hanging indents, in alphabetical order, and with everything double spaced.
Writing Requirements (APA format)
- Length: 2-3 pages (not including title page or references page)
- 1-inch margins
- Double spaced
- 12-point Times New Roman font
- Title page
- References page (minimum of 4 scholarly sources)
Public Speaking
Student
Bisola Alarapon
Instructor
Professor price
University affiliation
Chamberlain University
Class Name
Speech 277
Date
08/06/2023
Topic: Public Speaking
Specific purpose:
The specific purpose of this presentation is to provide practical strategies and techniques for individuals to effectively manage anxiety when delivering presentations, thereby enhancing their public speaking skills and boosting their confidence in various speaking engagements.
Thesis
To effectively manage anxiety when delivering a presentation, individuals should implement three key strategies: visualization of successful performance, deep breathing exercises before starting, and a shift in focus from performance to content delivery.
Main Points for PowerPoint:
Visualize Success:
I will describe the concept of visualization as a cognitive technique.
I will explain how imagining a successful presentation can reduce anxiety.
I will share relevant studies that support the effectiveness of visualization.
Deep Breathing Exercises:
I will discuss the role of deep breathing in anxiety reduction.
I will explain the physiological mechanisms behind deep breathing's calming effects.
I will provide step-by-step instructions for incorporating deep breathing before speaking.
Shift Focus to Content:
I will highlight the importance of focusing on the message rather than personal performance.
I will discuss techniques for connecting with the audience through meaningful content.
I will share examples of speakers who excel by prioritizing content over presentation style.
Scholarly Sources:
Source 1: Wichelns, H. A. (2020). The literary criticism of oratory. In Landmark essays on American public address (pp. 1-32). Routledge.
This source provides insights into the historical and theoretical aspects of oratory, which can contribute to understanding effective communication techniques.
Source 2: Mujianto, H. (2019). Pemanfaatan Youtube sebagai media ajar dalam meningkatkan minat dan motivasi belajar. Jurnal Komunikasi Universitas Garut: Hasil Pemikiran dan Penelitian, 5(1), 135-159.
While not directly related, this source discusses the utilization of YouTube as a teaching tool, which can offer insights into utilizing multimedia for improving public speaking skills.
Source 3: Prajwal, K. R., Mukhopadhyay, R., Namboodiri, V. P., & Jawahar, C. V. (2020, October). A lip sync expert is all you need for speech to lip generation in the wild. In Proceedings of the 28th ACM international conference on multimedia (pp. 484-492).
Although not directly relevant, this source discusses technology related to speech generation, which indirectly reflects the evolving nature of communication methods.
Reflection
Cross-cultural communication is indeed an intriguing and crucial aspect of human interaction. In a globalized world, effective communication across cultures is essential for building understanding and cooperation. The nuances of language, gestures, and cultural norms can greatly impact the success of communication. While I am not directly addressing cross-cultural communication in this specific topic, it is a subject that sparks my interest. However, for this particular presentation about managing anxiety in public speaking, I have chosen to focus on a foundational skill that applies universally and can benefit individuals regardless of their cultural background.