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In Chapter 8 of the textbook "Seiler: Communication: Building Connections, 10th Edition," the author primarily discusses how to gather and utilize information. The author provides specific steps to illustrate how a good speech is formed. This chapter provides clear guidance for students. After determining the topic of the speech, we can collect information from five directions, which are the internet, social media, interviews, libraries, and research proposals. However, it is important to note that the source of information must be reliable and truthful. On this point, the author provides clear methods for verifying and identifying sources. By doing so, we can provide more persuasive content for our speech. Furthermore, the author believes that personal experience is the best example. Including our own experiences in our speech can make it easier for the audience to connect with us and resonate with our message, and it also allows us to infuse our speech with emotion. This is really useful because a successful speech can give the audience a sense of strength and belief.

Later, the author teaches us how to properly use the collected information. The author provides four types of materials that can support and clarify our ideas, such as testimony, examples, definitions, and statistical data. This teaches me how to write a speech that is more powerful, persuasive, and truthful.

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Laney College, Fallon Street, Oakland, CA

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Laney College, Fallon Street, Oakland, CA

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After reading chapter 8 of the Seiler reading, I was very much informed of better ways to gather research when I am researching a certain topic.  I also was informed on better ways on how to use that information I researched to better support  and clarify what I gathered.
In the section explaining how to use the Research to support and clarify what it is you are trying to say, it gives us four different ways to support and clarify my ideas.  This is very useful knowledge to have because knowing the better ways to research topics and the different research tools will never have you short of knowing how to research properly.  In all, the whole chapter was very much useful and will surely help me on my assignments.
- Dominic harper
Communications 1A

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Section 8 was about getting information. It is good to have research to prepare you to write or speak on something. It is essential to have data to direct your paper all the information. Part 10 was a good guide to help set up the show. It shows the design of your paper so you can apply to what you are doing.

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Alameda High School, Central Avenue, Alameda, CA

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Chapter eight first talks about different ways of brainstorming topics. The book first talks about identifying a topic that matches your interests and qualifications, then talks about how to brainstorm topics for speeches. It also talks about other ways of getting topics using the current media or social media. Chapter eight also explains the different types of speeches like informative, persuasive and entertainment speeches. Thesis and what it does is also mentioned. Overall chapter eight explains the basis of speeches and what you need to do to connect with your listeners. I find everything that they said useful as I saw myself use a couple of things that they said. From chapter eight, I can take what they said about the listeners point of view along with key audience information. It's important that I take into account how old my listeners are so I can connect with them while doing the speech.

Chapter ten talks about organizing your speech. It first talks about how to develop the main points, and how to develop an effective thesis statement along with your conclusion. Chapter ten also talks about how to support the main points, how to transition to another topic, how to gain attention from your audience. I also find chapter 10 of the book extremely useful and it tells you everything you need to develop your speech correctly. They also give examples which are also useful. What I can take from chapter 10 is how to outline my speech better because the examples that they show are very detailed so I can take how they did it and try to model it just like the book.

With both, informative and persuasive speech due soon, I can use most things that I read from the book.
Brandon Le - Spring 2023

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Within chapter 8 the topic of discussion is how to use outside sources to uphold your argument and put depth into your speech. The more evidence the better, and the more well versed you are on the subject you're discussing, the better. This helps your argument come off as concise, as well as convincing.

Chapter 10 talks about how to deal with anxiety that comes from public speaking, and explains why it happens in order to then be able to face it. I believe that the only way to really help public speaking anxiety is to do it, because once you do you get more used to it, as well as better at it, and then it doesn't seem as daunting.

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Effective communication conveys the speaker's purpose and point of view in a clear and interesting way, so that the audience can pay attention to and retain the speaker's intention. A poorly developed speech can be improved by effective speech, while a well written speech will be destroyed by ineffective speech.
In impromptu speech, the speaker uses carefully prepared and researched speech, but the speech is carried out through notes, with a high degree of spontaneity. Impromptu speech is one of the most commonly used methods in speech class and other public places. The advantage of ad hoc delivery is that it allows you to control your presentation better than improvisation. Personal appearance - the appearance of the speaker and the way the speaker dresses, dresses, and shows himself to others - is a very important consideration.

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In charcter 10, the author say communication apprehension can be seen in individuals who either consciously or subconsciously decide to remain silent. They perceive their silence offers them greater advantages than speaking out or that the disadvantages of communicating outweigh any potential gains.
Most successful people will tell you that before they were successful, they had  some failures and moments of embarrassment.

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Bronson Tran

In Chapter 8 of our textbook, "Seiler's: Communications: Making Connections, 10ed", the author goes in depth on how to use supporting materials and information as resources to further strengthen our speech. The author suggests this to further strengthen our knowledge on the subject, evidence to support our ideas and most importantly, make our ideas clear and relevant to our audience. By doing so, our speeches will have more driving force towards the goal we plan to accomplish with the speech; the speech will hold more weight resulting in a more persuasive speech. The author suggests resources such as the internet, social media as well as our selves, the author explains, "Most communication begins with you. You are one of the most valuable sources of
available information.", I believe this to be a very powerful tool, for the audience will find it easier to relate since it is through a personal experience.

In Chapter 10 of our textbook, the author explains speech anxiety and methods to coping. For someone who struggles with public speaking and general anxiety, this chapter in particular hits close to home. As the author explained, everyone deals with anxiety when giving a speech, the anxiety can actually be channeled into something positive, however, for some people the anxiety usually works against that. The author goes on to explain that the more we understand the source of the anxiety and speech apprehension, the better we can find ways to manage it. Some ways the author suggests is simply exposure therapy, the more we face our fears and attack the issue head on the better we will be at managing it the next time. The author also suggests meditation as a form of treatment, however, personally, I feel exposure therapy is much more efficient since we can deal with the problem from its roots. In chapter 10, the author also briefly touch bases with different speeches such as a manuscript, memorized and extemporaneous speeches, as well as the vocal and physical aspects of public speaking. My biggest takeaway from this chapter is from the physical aspect of presenting a speech, I notice as a get nervous I lose track of how poor my posture is and by doing so this causes our bodies to not perform at its peak capabilities. This can cause a raised heartrate and disrupt our breathing, both detrimental to giving a strong speech.

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In Chapter 8 of our textbook, "Seiler's: Communications: Making Connections, 10ed", the author goes in depth on how to use supporting materials and information as resources to further strengthen our speech. The author suggests this to further strengthen our knowledge on the subject, evidence to support our ideas and most importantly, make our ideas clear and relevant to our audience. By doing so, our speeches will have more driving force towards the goal we plan to accomplish with the speech; the speech will hold more weight resulting in a more persuasive speech. The author suggests resources such as the internet, social media as well as our selves, the author explains, "Most communication begins with you. You are one of the most valuable sources of
available information.", I believe this to be a very powerful tool, for the audience will find it easier to relate since it is through a personal experience.

In Chapter 10 of our textbook, the author explains speech anxiety and methods to coping. For someone who struggles with public speaking and general anxiety, this chapter in particular hits close to home. As the author explained, everyone deals with anxiety when giving a speech, the anxiety can actually be channeled into something positive, however, for some people the anxiety usually works against that. The author goes on to explain that the more we understand the source of the anxiety and speech apprehension, the better we can find ways to manage it. Some ways the author suggests is simply exposure therapy, the more we face our fears and attack the issue head on the better we will be at managing it the next time. The author also suggests meditation as a form of treatment, however, personally, I feel exposure therapy is much more efficient since we can deal with the problem from its roots. In chapter 10, the author also briefly touch bases with different speeches such as a manuscript, memorized and extemporaneous speeches, as well as the vocal and physical aspects of public speaking. My biggest takeaway from this chapter is from the physical aspect of presenting a speech, I notice as a get nervous I lose track of how poor my posture is and by doing so this causes our bodies to not perform at its peak capabilities. This can cause a raised heartrate and disrupt our breathing, both detrimental to giving a strong speech.

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In Chapter 8 of our textbook, "Seiler's: Communications: Making Connections, 10ed", the author goes in depth on how to use supporting materials and information as resources to further strengthen our speech. The author suggests this to further strengthen our knowledge on the subject, evidence to support our ideas and most importantly, make our ideas clear and relevant to our audience. By doing so, our speeches will have more driving force towards the goal we plan to accomplish with the speech; the speech will hold more weight resulting in a more persuasive speech. The author suggests resources such as the internet, social media as well as our selves, the author explains, "Most communication begins with you. You are one of the most valuable sources of
available information.", I believe this to be a very powerful tool, for the audience will find it easier to relate since it is through a personal experience.

In Chapter 10 of our textbook, the author explains speech anxiety and methods to coping. For someone who struggles with public speaking and general anxiety, this chapter in particular hits close to home. As the author explained, everyone deals with anxiety when giving a speech, the anxiety can actually be channeled into something positive, however, for some people the anxiety usually works against that. The author goes on to explain that the more we understand the source of the anxiety and speech apprehension, the better we can find ways to manage it. Some ways the author suggests is simply exposure therapy, the more we face our fears and attack the issue head on the better we will be at managing it the next time. The author also suggests meditation as a form of treatment, however, personally, I feel exposure therapy is much more efficient since we can deal with the problem from its roots. In chapter 10, the author also briefly touch bases with different speeches such as a manuscript, memorized and extemporaneous speeches, as well as the vocal and physical aspects of public speaking. My biggest takeaway from this chapter is from the physical aspect of presenting a speech, I notice as a get nervous I lose track of how poor my posture is and by doing so this causes our bodies to not perform at its peak capabilities. This can cause a raised heartrate and disrupt our breathing, both detrimental to giving a strong speech.

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In Chapter 8 of our textbook, "Seiler's: Communications: Making Connections, 10ed", the author goes in depth on how to use supporting materials and information as resources to further strengthen our speech. The author suggests this to further strengthen our knowledge on the subject, evidence to support our ideas and most importantly, make our ideas clear and relevant to our audience. By doing so, our speeches will have more driving force towards the goal we plan to accomplish with the speech; the speech will hold more weight resulting in a more persuasive speech. The author suggests resources such as the internet, social media as well as our selves, the author explains, "Most communication begins with you. You are one of the most valuable sources of
available information.", I believe this to be a very powerful tool, for the audience will find it easier to relate since it is through a personal experience.

In Chapter 10 of our textbook, the author explains speech anxiety and methods to coping. For someone who struggles with public speaking and general anxiety, this chapter in particular hits close to home. As the author explained, everyone deals with anxiety when giving a speech, the anxiety can actually be channeled into something positive, however, for some people the anxiety usually works against that. The author goes on to explain that the more we understand the source of the anxiety and speech apprehension, the better we can find ways to manage it. Some ways the author suggests is simply exposure therapy, the more we face our fears and attack the issue head on the better we will be at managing it the next time. The author also suggests meditation as a form of treatment, however, personally, I feel exposure therapy is much more efficient since we can deal with the problem from its roots. In chapter 10, the author also briefly touch bases with different speeches such as a manuscript, memorized and extemporaneous speeches, as well as the vocal and physical aspects of public speaking. My biggest takeaway from this chapter is from the physical aspect of presenting a speech, I notice as a get nervous I lose track of how poor my posture is and by doing so this causes our bodies to not perform at its peak capabilities. This can cause a raised heartrate and disrupt our breathing, both detrimental to giving a strong speech.

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In Chapter 8 of our textbook, "Seiler's: Communications: Making Connections, 10ed", the author goes in depth on how to use supporting materials and information as resources to further strengthen our speech. The author suggests this to further strengthen our knowledge on the subject, evidence to support our ideas and most importantly, make our ideas clear and relevant to our audience. By doing so, our speeches will have more driving force towards the goal we plan to accomplish with the speech; the speech will hold more weight resulting in a more persuasive speech. The author suggests resources such as the internet, social media as well as our selves, the author explains, "Most communication begins with you. You are one of the most valuable sources of
available information.", I believe this to be a very powerful tool, for the audience will find it easier to relate since it is through a personal experience.

In Chapter 10 of our textbook, the author explains speech anxiety and methods to coping. For someone who struggles with public speaking and general anxiety, this chapter in particular hits close to home. As the author explained, everyone deals with anxiety when giving a speech, the anxiety can actually be channeled into something positive, however, for some people the anxiety usually works against that. The author goes on to explain that the more we understand the source of the anxiety and speech apprehension, the better we can find ways to manage it. Some ways the author suggests is simply exposure therapy, the more we face our fears and attack the issue head on the better we will be at managing it the next time. The author also suggests meditation as a form of treatment, however, personally, I feel exposure therapy is much more efficient since we can deal with the problem from its roots. In chapter 10, the author also briefly touch bases with different speeches such as a manuscript, memorized and extemporaneous speeches, as well as the vocal and physical aspects of public speaking. My biggest takeaway from this chapter is from the physical aspect of presenting a speech, I notice as a get nervous I lose track of how poor my posture is and by doing so this causes our bodies to not perform at its peak capabilities. This can cause a raised heartrate and disrupt our breathing, both detrimental to giving a strong speech.

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Chapter 8: This chapter gives the reader a full outline on how to make a research plan and goes really in depth. In my honest opinion, there were no details missed and everything was thought of carefully. However, the part where they tell you that social media is a good information hub, I feel like it goes both ways because such things can be fabricated without the reader wanting to dig into the subject. The most important take away from the chapter for me is to use credible sources for your information, which helps immensely when trying to prove a point.

Chapter 10: This chapter definitely hits home for me. Nervousness really does prevent me from taking a step at times when it comes to social activities. After reading through, it may seem like a tough task to accomplish but heavy preparation will help you in the long run especially the visual cues that will aid you along with your presentation. Gestures seem like a good thing as well because giving a presentation while you're stiff gives the audience negative vibes.

All in all, these two chapters give me an idea on how to prep myself for the many works to come. The toughest part will be trying to speak as loudly as I can without using repeatable words like uh and um.

- Jonathan Saelee

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CURTIS JIMINEZ
CHAPTER 10
What I gathered from this chapter will help with future speech assignments by focusing on my demeanor and delivery. I have always disliked speaking in public but it is inevitable so when I do, I try to get it over with as least information as possible. When my research is adequate and my articulation is proper I have the confidence to deliver a worthy speech. When I was younger I had a speech issue and like the book said I avoided it at all cost until I found what gives me confidence and proper structure.

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CHAPTER 10

This chapter focuses on anxiety, its causes and quick fixes. A lot of people who suffer from this phobia have had this issue since youth and either correct it or avoid it. This Chapter also gives suggestions for delivery methods like the extemporaneous approach where you have your notes but you improv every now and then so that you don't look like your simply quoting your notes. Physical and vocal aspects are also accommodated in this chapter giving pointers like use hand gestures and enunciate properly, use eye contact and articulate your speech.

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Chapter 8 was an informing chapter about research. They go over sources we can use and how we can use ourselves as a source. Defining unfamiliar words briefly for your audience was another helpful pointer. The importance of testimony in speeches for both the listener and speaker is what I valued most out of this chapter. If you do not believe your speech or say it was convincingly how can you persuade an audience.

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The Developing of giving speech before an audience need practice. Practicing before a small group of an audience, friends, or family help gradually to fade the anxiety and the fear. I learned from chapter Ten how to identify ways that can help me manage my speech anxiety and communication apprehension, and how I can give a succeed speech without fear.

Chapter 10

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Many of us could get afraid to speak before an audience if not used to it. Chapter Ten deals with how to manage that fear and get ride of it, so the person speaker can treat the speech anxiety and apprehension. The chapter also talk about the four methods of delivery which are:

1.       Impromptu Delivery

2.       Manuscript Delivery

3.       Memorized Delivery

4.       Extemporaneous Delivery
Chapter 10
By ALI ALI.

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Chapter eight's main focuses were tools that will help you succeed in writing. We were given specific tips to encourage students to follow them. For example, starting early is a tip we are given over and over again, its an important tool to enforce because it truly does make a difference. Following through the chapter more tips and tools are given with clear examples as to how we could incorporate them into our writing techniques.-Jocelyn Salazar

Chapter ten discussed methods of delivery when it came to speeches. After covering tools on writing techniques and information on sources to use. This chapter also discusses what may happen while preforming a speech: nerves and how they can affect us. It discusses how our delivery method is important and how to manage any anxiety that may surface with givng speeches.

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Chapter eight's main focuses were tools that will help you succeed in writing. We were given specific tips to encourage students to follow them. For example, starting early is a tip we are given over and over again, its an important tool to enforce because it truly does make a difference. Following through the chapter more tips and tools are given with clear examples as to how we could incorporate them into our writing techniques.-Jocelyn Salazar

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Chapter ten deals with the theme of managing speech anxiety. It gives numerous methods to control speech anxiety and avoiding anxiety around delivering speeches in general. The chapter details what to look for to know if you have symptoms of speech anxiety. It demonstrates the root causes of speech anxiety alongside outlining what communication apprehension is. The chapter also lends a helping hand in giving methods of treating speech anxiety.

Chapter ten also aids in giving readers different methods of delivery in speech. A few types of speech delivery the chapter outlines are: impromptu, manuscript, memorized and extemporaneous. Other aspects of deliver covered are both vocal and physical aspects of delivery. Finally the chapter ends in demonstrating different types of presentational aids and softwares.

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Chapter ten deals with the theme of managing speech anxiety. It gives numerous methods to control speech anxiety and avoiding anxiety around delivering speeches in general. The chapter details what to look for to know if you have symptoms of speech anxiety. It demonstrates the root causes of speech anxiety alongside outlining what communication apprehension is. The chapter also lends a helping hand in giving methods of treating speech anxiety.

Chapter ten also aids in giving readers different methods of delivery in speech. A few types of speech delivery the chapter outlines are: impromptu, manuscript, memorized and extemporaneous. Other aspects of deliver covered are both vocal and physical aspects of delivery. Finally the chapter ends in demonstrating different types of presentational aids and softwares.

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Chapter 10:
This Chapter discussed managing and overcoming speech anxiety. It talked about the symptoms that come with it, along with how to treat it. These things can be helped with cognitive and behavioral strategies. It's important to know it can be controlled. This chapter also talks about the different methods of delivery  and the appropriate uses for each one like, impromptu (for a more casual setting), manuscript (often used by politicians or teachers), memorized (presentations), and extemporaneous delivery (public communication situations). Vocal and physical aspects of delivery were discussed for a more effective speech as well. Good vocal delivery includes vocal quality, intelligibility and vocal variety. An interesting voice will make the speech more appealing to listeners. Visual aids and presentation software are good not only for the speaker, but also to help the audience feel more engaged. Slides for the presentation should be more straightforward and easy to read. They should not take away from the speech itself. Of course, all of this would be effective if you practice! Practicing in front of other people, and listening to their suggestions/constructive criticism can help you solidify your speech. Practicing can help you see what areas of your speech can be improved.
-Kayden Sanchez

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This chapter talks about anxiety and communication apprehension while presenting your speech. While it is no secret that speakers face anxiety while performing a speech, this chapter focuses on how to overcome the fear of public speaking to help attract an audience by informing you of different types of delivery method such as Impromptu, memorized, and extemporaneous delivery. Making connections with the audience, this chapter teaches the speaker hot to use vocal and physical aspects of delivery to help intrigue the audience. Also using presentational aids to help enhance the speakers presentation.
Although I haven’t used the presentational aid in neither of my speeches so far, I can say that this information has been very helping in presenting my speech in front of people. I’ve  learned that I like to use the memorized delivery when presenting my speech so it takes me a few days to get it together, but when I do present it; the flow of the presentation is worth while. I am now aware that when speaking that my audience is the ultimate judge of my effectiveness of my speech so I have taught myself to very very vocal and clear in everything I say to help my readers understand my perspective.

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Chapter 8 focuses on strengthening  one's own knowledge about a topic in order to make his/her speech clear to the reader. One must know how to  gather information and resources to support evidence in a worthy speech. This chapter also talk about time management being put into the speech and developing a research plan in gathering information and finding supporting material to help one conduct a speech in a way that it grabs the audience attention.

This chapter gives information about how to collect data from different informational sources such as the internet, social media, and the library to support and clarify the materials presented through examples, testimonials, and statistics. I feel like this was exactly what I needed to help me complete my recent speech. With reading this chapter I was able to gather information from different informational sources and apply it to my speech incorporating statistics from past and present disparities.

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Chapter 8 focuses on strengthening  one's own knowledge about a topic in order to make his/her speech clear to the reader. One must know how to  gather information and resources to support evidence in a worthy speech. This chapter also talk about time management being put into the speech and developing a research plan in gathering information and finding supporting material to help one conduct a speech in a way that it grabs the audience attention.
This chapter gives information about how to collect data from different informational sources such as the internet, social media, and the library to support and clarify the materials presented through examples, testimonials, and statistics. I feel like this was exactly what I needed to help me complete my recent speech. With reading this chapter I was able to gather information from different informational sources and apply it to my speech incorporating statistics from past and present disparities.

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Chapter 8 focuses on strengthening  one's own knowledge about a topic in order to make his/her speech clear to the reader. One must know how to  gather information and resources to support evidence in a worthy speech. This chapter also talk about time management being put into the speech and developing a research plan in gathering information and finding supporting material to help one conduct a speech in a way that it grabs the audience attention.
This chapter gives information about how to collect data from different informational sources such as the internet, social media, and the library to support and clarify the materials presented through examples, testimonials, and statistics. I feel like this was exactly what I needed to help me complete my recent speech. With reading this chapter I was able to gather information from different informational sources and apply it to my speech incorporating statistics from past and present disparities.

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Chapter 8 focuses on strengthening  one's own knowledge about a topic in order to make his/her speech clear to the reader. One must know how to  gather information and resources to support evidence in a worthy speech. This chapter also talk about time management being put into the speech and developing a research plan in gathering information and finding supporting material to help one conduct a speech in a way that it grabs the audience attention.
This chapter gives information about how to collect data from different informational sources such as the internet, social media, and the library to support and clarify the materials presented through examples, testimonials, and statistics. I feel like this was exactly what I needed to help me complete my recent speech. With reading this chapter I was able to gather information from different informational sources and apply it to my speech incorporating statistics from past and present disparities.

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Chapter 8 focuses on strengthening  one's own knowledge about a topic in order to make his/her speech clear to the reader. One must know how to  gather information and resources to support evidence in a worthy speech. This chapter also talk about time management being put into the speech and developing a research plan in gathering information and finding supporting material to help one conduct a speech in a way that it grabs the audience attention.
This chapter gives information about how to collect data from different informational sources such as the internet, social media, and the library to support and clarify the materials presented through examples, testimonials, and statistics.

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Chapter 8

Chapter 8 is all about developing a research plan and finding the right, credible sources. It talks of figuring out what “supporting materials” your speech needs, and where to find them. Gathering information is uber important but it has to be from a good source. The internet, yourself, social media, interviews, and the library are listed sources. The internet and social media must be used safely because there are many lies contained within each. I think this chapter is a good read because many people don't think of themselves or interviews as possible speech sources. They also give good tips on how to do research, for example, beginning your research early, taking notes, maintaining a bibliography, etc. They also mentioned testimonies which I thought to be pretty interesting.

Chapter 10

I found this chapter very informative because it speaks on how to manage anxiety when delivering a speech. I used to be so fearless about public speaking when I was younger. But as I have grown, so too has my anxiety, and it has become pretty hard to not feel uneasy speaking in public. They go through discussing symptoms, causes, how to manage, and how to treat speech anxiety. Systematic desensitization is a technique that was mentioned to help reduce anxiety, which I will definitely be trying. This chapter also talks about methods of delivery such as impromptu, manuscript, memorized, and extemporaneous. It also covers the physical and vocal aspects of delivery.
- Hailey

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Chapter 8 describes and condenses the ability to gather and use information to our advantage. This research skill is valuable in our daily lives to make accurate and intuitive decisions. I believe that this chapter is very useful in breaking down the subsequent factors to gathering information. This chapter further reinforces my idea of gathering information from the described resources such as media and people.

In chapter 10, Seiler speaks upon the ways the people could manage their anxiety when delivering any form of communication. This chapter has shown compassion towards anyone who struggles with public speaking and being in the spotlight which shows me that again we are not alone. The compassion in this chapter paints the need to be patient with yourself and to practice as much as you can to manage your emotions. I plan to apply this these lessons to the course work to improve the quality of my work.

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I have read chapter # 10, and it is talking about plagiarism. Which is repeating a dialog, and not listing the sources of the reading. It also talk about how to manage anxiety, and some coping skills. It talk about recognizing anxiety, and managing it better. It also talk about the symptoms. The reaction the body makes. You have to understand that anxiety is perfectly normal. Every speaker experience it. It also depend on how well you prepared for your speech. Some behaviors associated with anxiety. 1 Breathing heavy, clearing throat often, 2 Feeling to warm, to much saliva, dry mouth, butterflies in stomach. It is helpful to prepare for your introduction, and your delivery. Chapter 10 also talk about Manuscript delivery, Impromptu delivery. and Memorize delivery. It is important that you speak well, and clear, Make sure you have a strong voice, Stand up straight, and keep eye contact with your audience. Chapter 10 is an interesting topic for communication. Its best to memorize most of what this chapter is talking about.

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The textbook of chapter 10 is about handling stress, pressure, and anxiety. To summarize, I learned many tips to help reduce my anxiety before I can be delivering speeches. Like I said before, bring some water with me, take a break, listen to music can help me get the better use of making the speech delivery.

I also learned 4 ways of speech delivery which are impromptu, manuscript, memorize, and extemporaneous. I must be sure to choose which one is important for the audience. With practice over and over, I can greatly reduce stress and anxiety over time.

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Bryan Valadez
In chapter 10 it talks about on different methods on how to manage your anxiety when you are giving a speech. One of the main anxiety is called communication apprehension and this is when an individual decides to remain silent. This is develop at a young age due to not being able to communicate or get punished when you try too. The way to battle this is when the person find the problem on why they develop anxiety. Again we do put a lot of pressure on ourselves due to always trying to be number one to get praised instead of failing and being ridiculed in front of people.

There are plenty ways to practice and control speech anxiety and one of them is systemic desensitization . This is a relaxation technique to reduce the feeling of tension that correlates with anxiety. Another method to cope with the anxiety feeling is to meditate. Meditation will help you relax and focus on the tasks you like to accomplished.

The chapter goes on and talks about other method on delivering your speech. You can develop a manuscript, memorizing, or even be extemporaneous . Meaning giving the time to find facts and prepare carefully the speech. It explains on using graphs to back your information and use physical movement such as body movement, eye contact and gestures to show interest in the topic you are explaining.

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I found it helpful that chapter 8 defined the different types of supporting information you can use in a speech. Categorizing points this way helps to visualize the structure of a speech, and will make it easier to add variety where it's needed. There are also lots of little tips throughout the chapter that seem surprisingly powerful, like rounding off numbers or taking the time to explain things. I thought it was funny how some of the suggestions included not procrastinating and not over-doing your research.

I think the way the book introduces anxiety in chapter 10 is a bit dramatic and could add onto existing anxiety at first. It's interesting to learn about how a fear of speaking can develop. The suggested methods of overcoming anxiety sound useful, and I'm especially impressed that meditation is recommended. Describing all of the details of delivery the way the book does can help students understand what to expect when they're due to give a speech. I didn't know until now how particular body language gets, even considering its importance in a presentation. I was also surprised at the level of strategy that can be involved in preparing visual aids for a speech.

Overall, both chapters have revealed much information that was seemingly hidden in plain sight.

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5 Ways to Support Children Learning to Write

Handwriting instruction benefits from exercises that help young children build muscle memory, strength, and dexterity.

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In chapter 8, Making connections assists understudies with making connections in their every day lives, convey all the more adequately, and prevail in our steadily evolving world. Creators William Seiler, Joseph Mazer, and Melissa Beall balance an intensive yet direct clarification of fundamental standards with a strong hypothetical establishment, supported by the most exceptional examination. Therefore, students can be able to apply the things that they have learnt form the chapter in their real lives. Communication is something that cannot be avoided in all aspects of life. Every thing in this world is accomplished through communication.

Making connections enables people carry out their daily activities effectively. This is achieved through knowing how to communicate effectively and create friendship as well as bring an understanding among people. Goog communication leads to great achievements since people are able to communicate well and understand each other well and a lot it helps in solving conflicts among people. Being able to communicate well is one thing applied by mediators since they are very important in mediating between two conflicting parties and, make them come to an agreement. Thus, this is a very important and useful course since of can be applied in the day-to-day life. In communication comprehension the most extreme type of discourse uneasiness, a tension disorder related with one or the other genuine or expected correspondence with somebody. The author expresses an unwinding procedure intended to diminish the strained quality related with nervousness. The author presents this in chapter 8 of the book on how an author can be able to develop a research topic speech.

This is a very important aspect since it can be applied in so many fields. This is mostly important in interviews where a person is expected to express themselves through expressing themselves as well as their ability to make speech in front of an audience. Also, when making audits at work and board meetings, people need good techniques of speech making and speaking to be able to communicate effectively.

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Jeremiah Osayande

After reading chapter 8, entitled “Selecting a Topic and Connecting to the Audience,” by William J. Sieler, I learned how to choose a topic, go from general to a specific topic, and narrow the topic in such a way that it connects to the audience. The most effective way to communicate is to have something. There are several ways to find topics that interest you. Next, brainstorm all of your ideas, using the various media platforms to discover some engaging topics. Then, test out your topic—is it narrow and appropriate for the assignment and the listening audience. Finally, determine your purpose and thesis. Communication involves connecting the listeners. The more you know about the audience, the more you will be able to hold their attention. Research allows you to know how to appeal to your listeners.

This chapter has changed my thinking about speeches. I must say, I had a different understanding about speeches. I thought of them as part of a course requirement, but I learned that speeches and presentations are part of the expectations of many jobs. So, giving speeches goes beyond this course. Wherever I work, I might be asked to communicate to others in this way. Also, I noticed that speech organization is similar to the way one organizes an essay. A speech, like an essay, must include a thesis statement and supporting facts. If I am not excited about my topic, I may not be able to interest listeners.

I learned the details of how to organize a speech after reading chapter 10 by William J. Sieler.  After narrowing the thesis, the speech will need to cover the most important parts of the topic in an organized way.

The introduction and conclusion are ways to captivate the listeners and give them a summary. Outlines are constructed to keep a speech organized.

This chapter tightened up my thinking about how to present the material of my speeches. The body of the speech covers the main points in the best order to get the content over to the audience. The introduction to a speech is like a trailer to a movie; it covers the entire speech as brief as possible. The conclusion is a wrap up of everything covered.  I found that I need to work on my outlines, specifically preliminary and presentational. I have heard and watched speeches where the presenter was not engaging because the content was disorganized. I learned it is important to know the material, have content that is well-organized, and engage with the audience through eye contact, interesting visuals, and body movements that flow with the speech.

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After reading chapter 8, entitled “Selecting a Topic and Connecting to the Audience,” by William J. Sieler, I learned how to choose a topic, go from general to a specific topic, and narrow the topic in such a way that it connects to the audience. The most effective way to communicate is to have something. There are several ways to find topics that interest you. Next, brainstorm all of your ideas, using the various media platforms to discover some engaging topics. Then, test out your topic—is it narrow and appropriate for the assignment and the listening audience. Finally, determine your purpose and thesis. Communication involves connecting the listeners. The more you know about the audience, the more you will be able to hold their attention. Research allows you to know how to appeal to your listeners.


This chapter has changed my thinking about speeches. I must say, I had a different understanding about speeches. I thought of them as part of a course requirement, but I learned that speeches and presentations are part of the expectations of many jobs. So, giving speeches goes beyond this course. Wherever I work, I might be asked to communicate to others in this way. Also, I noticed that speech organization is similar to the way one organizes an essay. A speech, like an essay, must include a thesis statement and supporting facts. If I am not excited about my topic, I may not be able to interest listeners. 


I learned the details of how to organize a speech after reading chapter 10 by William J. Sieler.  After narrowing the thesis, the speech will need to cover the most important parts of the topic in an organized way. 

The introduction and conclusion are ways to captivate the listeners and give them a summary. Outlines are constructed to keep a speech organized. 


This chapter tightened up my thinking about how to present the material of my speeches. The body of the speech covers the main points in the best order to get the content over to the audience. The introduction to a speech is like a trailer to a movie; it covers the entire speech as brief as possible. The conclusion is a wrap up of everything covered.  I found that I need to work on my outlines, specifically preliminary and presentational. I have heard and watched speeches where the presenter was not engaging because the content was disorganized. I learned it is important to know the material, have content that is well-organized, and engage with the audience through eye contact, interesting visuals, and body movements that flow with the speech.

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Neil Donovan

Chapter 8 provides information on how one can find information and prepare for a specific topic or presentation. This is helpful for the preparation aspect of presentations and speeches as it is necessary to prepare thoroughly in order to create a presentation or speech worth listening to.

Chapter 10 explains a lot of the anxiety and nervous feelings that are associated with public speaking and presentation. The chapter also provided a lot of information on how one can mitigate this. I found this chapter especially helpful because I struggle with social and public speaking anxiety. I also felt that the tips and tricks regarding how to speak, volume and pronunciation was very helpful.

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Chapter 8 has very important and valuable information in-regards to gathering and using information. In order to have valuable and informative information one has to do the important tsk of gathering information from the internet and libraries, these two valuable resources provides a student a better chance at retrieving information. After one has gathered the information, one has to take the time to put all the new information in a way that conveys what the speaker is trying to present. Also, one has to see the information they have gathered is legitimate and adds value to the subject that one is searching.

Chapter 10 is very valuable for people who struggle with presenting in front of others. I found that the anxiety portion of the chapter was enlightening to because I struggle with anxiety during presentations. From personal experienced I have learned that taking deep breathes calms me down, not all of my anxiety but a decent amount in order to complete the presentation. The chapter also discusses about body movements, body movements are the biggest tells that someone is anxious or is fine with presenting. Once a person who struggles with anxiety uses body movements and gestures to their advantage, it makes it that much easier to present.
I. Del Toro

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Chapter eight discusses the best ways to develop and research topic for a speech. They advise to always have a topic in mind and to look for sufficient evidence to support your claims. One should also make sure that the information we are getting from the internet is valid and is a recent article. Then the speaker has to address the audience with the data to help give context about the evidence for authenticity. I think that all of the tips given to us in this chapter will prove to be very useful for my speeches. I think that timing in advance and taking steps day by day is a much more efficient way of managing speech writing. Instead of waiting last minute and having to all in one day can cause of lot of stress and lower grade due to time.

Chapter ten discusses all the different types of anxiety people get when delivering a speech and shows us ways to cope with it. The chapter shows us that feeling nervous before giving a speech is very common and even people who have to perform or give speeches often still get nervous. One thing the chapter recommends is to prepare by practicing the delivery as much as possible. Going in without ever reciting the speech can be a problem because you may not be organzied leading to mistakes, which causes a lot of anxiety. Giving the speech beforehand in front of someelse can be a great help. This chapter will definitely help me out because I am someone who gets anxious when giving speeches and talking in front of others. Although I feel as though I get less nervous nowadays, all the tips in the chapter will be useful.

Diego Ortiz

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Through out chaptet eight Seiler talked about research and making connections and the most efficient ways to take notes and study. In result to get the most out of all material. He suggests clear steps for research such as "state a clear purpose before you start the reaserch" and "begin your research early." He explains what a brief example is among other factul vocabulary used to study. Once he dives into chapter 10 about managing anxiety and apprehension when delivering your speech. Letting us know that is is very common to have that anxiety but its the way we use it to make our speech more important to the listeners and not to let that over rule our confidence. He explains the different types of anxiety. Such as communication apprehension is the most severe form to deal with. He goes over the causes and symptoms of speech anxiety and the best way to treat it.

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Marella Pedersen
The content of Chapter 8 on Research of Seiler’s textbook provides methods and approaches for acquiring information through research for your speech presentations. The chapter begins with a list of explaining important steps that should go into developing a research plan. These steps can help you with thinking critically and be efficient about choosing information for your speech topic.

Chapter 8 also provided a number of resources that are available for researching from personal experiences, libraries, interviews, social media and the internet. In addition, this section gave helpful tips about how to research and identify the reliability as well as credibility of these information resources in which I learned a few new ways to look at information.

In Chapter 10 of Seiler’s textbook it describes ways to manage speech anxiety and effectively deliver your speech. The beginning of the chapter gives examples of the different symptoms a speaker can experience during presentations and reminds us of how everyone experiences a certain level of anxiety before giving a presentation. Another section of the chapter gave insight to some of the reasons why people experience speech anxiety which helps those who can relate with these reasons.

Chapter 10 went over ways to reduce speech anxiety and provided exercises that every student will find helpful. The chapter included methods of delivery and the physical aspects of what goes into delivering a speech. It’s a good reminder to be mindful of how a speaker can use vocal ranges and variety to have sufficient sound quality in a speech. The chapter concluded with a number of ways to prepare for speech including different ways to practice that I found very useful.

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Chapter 8 was a great breakdown for the best ways to research and prepare your presentation. It was incredibly helpful with talking about the structure of presentations and the different types. I'll use this information for when I'm researching for papers and preparing for presentations.

Chapter 10 was a review of the anxiety associated with presentations and techniques around managing and preparing for that anxiety. Once you start to understand how many different ways anxiety begins to show itself during a presentation, it is easier to control.
This particular chapter had really good tools and tricks to prepare. It also discussed helpful things to thing about when it came to presenting & having an impact, including voice force, fillers and the speed at which you present. I'll be talking these points and tools into consideration when preparing for my next presentation.

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Jonathan Lee: Chapter 8 Summary
This chapter talks about how to develop a research plan for gathering information and finding out supporting materials for your speeches. This chapter goes in depth on the importance of a research plan and gathering important information for your specific speech topic. The information and research that you do will ultimately become the backbone of your speech. The Key in having a great speech is by becoming an expert at your speech topic. So gathering information and having more knowledge is what equals success on your speech. Chapter 8 also talks about the  sources of information that you can use such as the Internet, Social media, Yourself, Interviews, and the library(books). After identifying your information and sources, this chapter also goes in depth of Differentiating among the four types of materials that can support and clarify your ideas. Examples such as using definitions or statistics to clarify your topic. Overall Chapter 8 is emphasizing the importance of developing a research plan in order to be successful in your speeches. This chapter goes over the steps and provides great information on how to execute your research plan effectively. In my opinion this chapter was great, chapter 8 was very informative and helpful on Research gathering your a speech topic. It was very informative and helpful and I will be using these tips and advice your future assignments in this class!

Chapter 10 Summary: Jonathan Lee
Chapter 10 goes over what anxiety is and ways to manage your anxiety when delivering a speech. This chapter was very informative on identifying different anxieties and the symptoms of it. This chapter was very helpful and very clear on speech anxiety and ways to manage it. I also loved when this chapter goes into depth about the different methods of speech delivery and the importance of the vocal and physical aspects of delivery when doing a speech. I never thought about the true importance of your body language and the tone of your voice! Simple details in your vocal and physical aspects is the key in having a successful speech! Analyzing and improving your own vocal and physical aspects is something that I need to improve on and is something I am going to take away from this chapter, so I can utilize those skills during a presentation in this class. Another Important detail I am going to take from this chapter is constructing presentational aids that will enhance my speeches. This chapter talks about making a speech memorable and entertaining which correlates to how well you construct your presentation, Such as power points, color, props, and models during your speech. So improving my presentational aids is something I am going to try to improve in the future! Overall I thought this chapter was amazing and very helpful!

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As an extension of Chapter 8, Seiler's Chapter 10 focuses on speeches. More specifically, how to mitigate speech anxiety when delivering a speech. All of the points made in this chapter are centered on one primary idea: Systematic Desensitization. That is, a relaxation technique which is designed to help reduce overall anxiety surrounding speeches. This could take the form of imagining a positive outcome when giving a speech, or allowing oneself to simply get comfortable with public speaking.

Additionally, there are many other techniques which-when applied-can be stepping stones to ultimately becoming a good communicator/public speaker. For example, practicing your speech many times until it is memorized, could help. In summary, Chapter 10 of Seiler's textbook is a great resource for those (many) of us who struggle with speech anxiety.

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Dayna Carlson
The purpose of chapter 8 is to guide students on how to research a speech topic successfully.  Before one begins to gather information on the selected topic, make a plan.  Consider how much material is needed and the best sources to locate the material. Data can be obtained from various sources – the web, the library, social media, interviews, and even personal experiences.  Ensure any material taken from the web is from a credible source.  After planning and researching, use the material to support your primary concept.  Using examples, testimonials, statistics, or definitions can enhance the point you are making.
Knowing the vast possibilities available to support my idea will assist me in the future and provide materials that will allow others to visualize my concept.  In this time of digital research, it is vital to differentiate inaccurate information from factual data.  I must develop a clear plan and stop when I have gathered enough supporting information, as I tend to over-research.  Taking advantage of the materials available will provide me tangible clarification of my topic.  Remembering that preparing for a speech goes beyond jumping on the computer and taking the first bits of information I find will help me give a believable presentation.

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The purpose of chapter 8 is to guide students on how to research a speech topic successfully.  Before one begins to gather information on the selected topic, make a plan.  Consider how much material is needed and the best sources to locate the material. Data can be obtained from various sources – the web, the library, social media, interviews, and even personal experiences.  Ensure any material taken from the web is from a credible source.  After planning and researching, use the material to support your primary concept.  Using examples, testimonials, statistics, or definitions can enhance the point you are making.
Knowing the vast possibilities available to support my idea will assist me in the future and provide materials that will allow others to visualize my concept.  In this time of digital research, it is vital to differentiate inaccurate information from factual data.  I must develop a clear plan and stop when I have gathered enough supporting information, as I tend to over-research.  Taking advantage of the materials available will provide me tangible clarification of my topic.  Remembering that preparing for a speech goes beyond jumping on the computer and taking the first bits of information I find will help me give a believable presentation.

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In Seiler's Chapter 8: Gathering and Using Information, I learned many useful facts about how to gather, and utilize information for the purposes of writing and giving a speech. This chapter emphasized the importance of how information is 'gathered and used,' with regard to establishing credibility and providing useful content in speeches.

The chapter started with the importance of how information is gathered. Specifically, the book emphasized that information should be got from a variety of credible sources. This means that Wikipedia would not necessarily fit that category. However, Wikipedia could be used to find more reliable sources, as the webpages for Wikipedia lists the sources at the bottom. Additionally, how the information is used is incredibly important. It can be used to establish credibility, inform the audience, and support an orators claims, arguments, or opinions. Overall, Seiler's Chapter 8 thoroughly described the importance of information in communication, such as speech.

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Padlet response from Kalie Tong

Chapter 8

This chapter discussed the importance of having a strong research plan to increase knowledge on the topic and how to get the audience interested/persuaded in speeches. To start, research involves understanding what criteria the teacher/event is expecting and thinking about the direction you want for the speech. It’s advised that students should give themselves plenty of time for the assignment and gather more information than they think they’ll need. At the same time, students should think about “quality over quantity”. As such, they should think critically about what types of credible and relevant information/evidence they should include - examples that the audience can relate to, testimonies, and stats to emphasize a certain problem. Using this research plan involving various sources, students can support their main points and be confident in their message.

From this chapter, I learned more about the importance of finding a suitable topic where I can find plenty of sources. This is important because the more sources we have, the more we can

verify the information we are finding and ensure it’s credibility. This chapter also brought up the use of library materials and article databases when we want to access more information. I’ll be sure to give this a try when I want advanced searches and specific details that the internet can’t provide. Furthermore, I struggle  with balancing my logos with sufficient pathos. It makes it challenging at times to keep the audience interested in my messages. To improve this, I should try more hypothetical or illustrative examples to give everyone a vivid picture of my message and keep them interested.

Chapter 10

This chapter discussed the importance of making a strong delivery and how to do so. This chapter explained that speech anxieties and communication apprehensions can be resolved using systematic desentization. By imagining optimistic results, being familiar with the audience and presentation surroundings, students can be more relaxed when delivering speeches. It is also important to mention that even good speeches can be ruined with a poor delivery and as such, practice is necessary. When delivering, students need to consider how to use vocal quality, pacing, gesticulation, and facial expressions to increase their pathos. It makes students seem more sincere, natural, and confident with their presentations. Other things students should consider are presentation aids that can leave an impression or act as an interesting type of evidence.

From this chapter, I learned a good delivery comes from positive visualization and practice. To gain more confidence,  I’ll be sure to be prepared. I usually use notecards but to sound less mechanical and more natural, I should learn to be more flexible with my wording and focus more on other delivery aspects. I intend to go over my speech by parts and memorize impactful sections like my hooks or when I’m introducing examples that the audience will be interested in. For these parts, I intend to make eye contact often and use my voice to stress statistics or the consequences of the problems I’m introducing. Furthermore, I’ll try out new things such as including a simple prop to demonstrate my points. It’ll attract the audience while getting my point across in a simple way.

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Chapter 8 covers the multitude of ways one can collect content when preparing a speech. As expected, the most common source is utilizing the internet. Taking advantage of the seemingly limitless amount of information from the internet is a very effective way to gather content before constructing a speech. Another source of information can come from in-person interviews as a more direct source. A more traditional source for information, as mentioned in the reading is do get information from a library.

While chapter 8 covers where to get information from, it also goes over how to then integrate the research into the speech itself. By integrating the research into the speech, it can help to clarify and also validate the ideas being discussed. Another way to help with clarification in a speech is to give definitions of some of the more complex topics and expect that the listener is not knowledgeable in the topic that the speech is about.

Chapter 10 goes more into the actually delivery of the speech itself. One topic covered in this chapter is speech anxiety and how to overcome it to give an effective speech. Keeping with the underlying deliver topic in this chapter, chapter 10 discusses the various types of delivery styles and when to use each one as it pertains to the type of speech that is being delivered.

Chapter 10 also goes into the verbal characteristics that go into speech delivery. Along with verbal characteristics, chapter 10 discusses physical characteristics such as appearance, gestures and even facial expressions. Another aspect of delivery mentioned in this chapter is the use of delivery aids. These are not necessarily required, but can be utilized to help clarify and make a speech more memorable.

- Cameron Lockard

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Carlos Flores, Chapter 8 & 10 analysis.

Chapter 8 of Seiler's book focuses on the research part of a speech, the information gathering and how to use this acquired information.  It starts of by bringing up one of the first steps that someone goes through for getting ready for a speech and that would be developing a research plan. The chapter states that there various forms of information sources. This research information can come from the Internet, Social Media, Interview, the Library, and even You (yourself) all of this sources count as an Information Source. It goes on to explain why the research and information gathering part of a speech is important and it's because it helps as leverage to support and clarify the presenters ideas and position of their speech. To summarize chapter 8, it represents the importance of getting prepared with the information needed to be ready for a speech. It's the first step I believe to completing a speech, the part where the person forms his speech with the ideas and evidence to support it, while showing the reader tips on how to research and gather their information. What I take from this chapter will be the new sources where I can gather information from, I used to only do online research but this chapter provided more sources that I didn't know counted.

Chapter 10 of our course textbook is about how a person can deal with their anxiety and apprehension when actually delivering the speech. This chapter was actually very interesting for me because I can suffer from some type of something when doing a speech or presentation, whether that is nervousness and stage frightened. The chapter went on to talk about the symptoms that someone can get when doing a speech, as well as providing a chart associated with the behaviors of anxiety when doing a speech. But the author also provides ways on how a person can treat their speech anxiety. Then moving on to the methods of how to deliver a speech, and there are four methods being Impromptu, Manuscript, Memorized and Extemporaneous. I take quite a lot from this chapter, from the types of speech delivering to how to deal with anxiety while being in front of a crowd. I felt very connected to this chapter because presenting is not my best aspect but this chapter tackles very important facts about speech anxiety and behaviors.

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In the chapter 8, the author illustrates how to develope a research plan, how gather information from doing researches on a topic, and how use credible and relevant sources and evidence to support our points of view in a speech. In the step of planning, we should be selective in choosing information sources to expand our knowledge and pick out a topic. the next step is to collect the reliable information related to the topic we chose. The final step is to organize all the ideas accompanied with evidence or definitions clarified.
In the chapter 10, the author shows the strategies and methods of managing our stress and anxiety during the presentation. The effective common way to control the anxiety is to practice and prepare as well as to retain a positive attitude towards change. When making a presentation, we should focus on vocal variety, body language, facial expression, and eye contact. We also need to use presentation aids to enhance our presentation quality ad the better outcome of conveying contents to our audience. (Ngoc Dang)

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Analyssa Brown
Chapter 8 also covers a few general bases on how to properly develop a research plan and how to gather information. Chapter 8 discusses the sources of research that are available and how to use the sources. There are numerous ways to receive information accessible. Those sources can be the traditional way of using a library source, current sources such as social media, interviews, to even yourself as an informative source.

Chapter 10 covers a serious topic of managing anxiety primarily with giving a speech and methods of delivery. Anxiety can be detrimental to not just to one’s mental but also physical health and when incorporating a speech some individuals can build anxiety while presenting a speech. Chapter 10 gives tips on how to not just manage anxiety but ways to approach speech delivery and the aspect that go into adequate delivery. Chapter 10 also gives presentational aids to give a constructed presentation such as communication tools and ways to present with Powerpoint and Prezi sources. Overall Chapter 10 was a great chapter to read that gave great tips for future presentations to benefit your approach and anxiety relief exercises.

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The information I gather from after reading chapter 8 was to help prepare the student with gathering information and data from sources such as social media, reading a book or articles, and interviewing an individuals for the research the students is doing. chapter 8 will  also show you the different ways to gather your information for your research, how to use statistics and percentages in your paper when your use examples. usually using statistics you would want to make sure your crowd or audience is about to understand what your talking about in your research. when your using a quote from any sources you have found it on, to make sure you have always sited the source's you have received your information from on your paper.

chapter 10 will help you with managing or controlling your anxiety and shyness of speaking in front of large crowd or audiences that is present at your speech. majority of the student that are growing up in elementary school usually have a fear of speaking in class because they will have a reading problem, so once they get into high school and have developed an speech anxiety where they wouldn't want to speak up in class anymore. chapter 10 will also show you step and info on how to control your anxiety., will show you delivery methods on speaking in class or front of a crowd.

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Chapter 8:
This chapter discusses research and the steps involved. It talks about developing a research plan that is focused on a specific topic. The research should be thorough and relevant, it's important to be selective about your information.
The chapter showed how to use different sources accurately. The internet is a good source if you can determine whether or not the information is accurate. Social media is good for examples, especially since it gives a real life perspective. You can use yourself as well, especially on topics you are knowledgeable about, and so on.
The research can also help you clarify your ideas. You learn how to differentiate between the 4 different types of materials like statistics, definitions, examples, and testimonies. Testimonies are better for credibility and examples, definitions, and statistics are best for solidifying your point.
-Kayden S.

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Chapter 8
Chapter 8 covers the gathering and use of information. This chapter goes over how to access information for a speech/presentation. According to the chapter, information sources include,
1. interviews
2. Library
3. The internet
The chapter explained that the quantity and quality of information is useful in soldifying your speech.

Chapter 10
This chapter covers managing anxiety and speech delivery. It also explains the different types of speech delivery. They are,
1. Impromptu delivery
2. Manuscript delivery
3. Memorized delivery
4. Extemporaneous delivery.
A good speech is a well delivered speech. If the speech is not well written, a good delivery makes up for that.
Chapter 10 also explains the important of a speaker's ethics.

Chapter 8 and 10 can be connected (and also helpful) to the two speeches delivery, so far, in this course. Access and organization of information and the speech delivery was important for the informative and persuasive speech assignment.

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Chapter 8 explains how to prepare for our speech and where we can get our information from. Like getting or resources from books websites and anything else that can help us prepare for speech because foreign our speech with any evidence but we have to cite where we got our evidence from. When giving a speech you have to be able to catch your reader’s attention some way. You would need a strong claim and you need facts to backup that strong claim. The speech needs to be well organized and information that you got should be put on the right order

Chapter 10 talks about anxiety and how to prevent it because everybody has anxiety no matter what situation it is. To help this nervousness or anxiety when giving a speech you have to take a deep breath and think positive and not negative. also don’t think about what anyone has to say about your presentation.

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In Chapter 8, we learned various methods of using information and collecting information, such as formulating a research plan, developing the information you have studied to create a speech, choosing a topic you really like, starting from the Internet, turning to social media, and then Look at libraries and printed sources, sort out your research information, and use the Internet to collect the information you need.
In Chapter 10, he introduces us to what speech anxiety is and how to manage it. When you have anxiety, you may feel that your body is running at a high speed and can do almost nothing. This is not good for our speech. We can relieve the symptoms by learning or doing something.

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Chapter 8 tells us how to make research plans, collect information and find supporting materials. We need to know what information, self-assessment, analysis of their own speech. Start looking for the right authors, publishers, and check the latest articles.

It also gives us suggestions for searching, checking another search engine and / or another site, and determining if everyone has basically the same information. Add the appropriate mediation source to your repository and take notes.

Chapter 10 is the management of speech anxiety. First, we need to understand that anxiety can be controlled through behavior and behavior. It makes the fear of communication worse. We take a positive attitude towards it. Let it be under control.

We want to give a speech in practice to help you gain self-confidence.Use presentation aids appropriately in your presentation. Try to relax.

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Chapter 8 of the textbook details gathering and using information for research. It starts by developing a research plan and being selective about materials that will enhance your own knowledge as well as the readers'. Different sources of gathering information can be from the internet, social media, interviews, or libraries. It is important to state a clear purpose before starting your research in order to know what direction your research will lead to.

Brief examples, illustrations, and analogies are three kinds of examples that will clarify information for the audience. In addition, definitions and statistics provide critical background for an audience to understand your topic deeper.

Chapter 10 looks at managing anxiety and delivering your speech. Some people may experience speech anxiety which is a response from your body's biochemical changes, or communication apprehension which is an anxiety syndrome among individuals who either consciously or unconsciously remain silent. Some things to remind yourself is you're experiencing any anxiety, almost everybody has anxiety, think positively, practice, be prepared, and believe in yourself to succeed.

There are different methods of delivery from Impromptu, Manuscript, Memorized, or Extemporaneous. No matter the form of delivery, it is important for speakers to have certain vocal and physical aspects of delivery. Vocal aspects include a speaker's vocal quality which is their impression, intelligibility which include volume, pronunciation, articulation, and grammar come out, and vocal variety which includes pausing, force, and rate. Physical aspects include your body movements, gestures, eye contact, and appearance.

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In Chapter 10, we found ways to manage public speaking anxiety and efforts to better deliver a speech. To help manage speech anxiety, we can first understand and identify ways that one can manage that apprehension. By acknowledging and understanding the causes, we can better find ways to treat it. However, it’s important to note that speech anxiety has no immediate cure, but rather simply ways to reduce and control it so it will not interfere with one’s presentation. Certain methods to reduce said anxiety can include mediation and systematic desensitization. Once one can overcome or better control their anxiety, we move onto the methods of delivery. There are several ways to deliver a speech including an impromptu delivery(no preparation), manuscript(reading speech word for word), memorized delivery, and extemporaneous delivery( speaker has a speech but includes spontaneity). Other than the method of delivering your speech, there are certain vocal and physical aspects that can heavily impact one’s presentation. Volume, pronunciation, grammar, articulation, and vocal fillers all can change how one views your speech vocally. Physically, body movements, gestures, facial expressions, and eye contact are crucial for a good speech. Additionally, presentational aids can help by allowing a speech to be understandable and memorable. It can also provide support by helping with delivery. There are many types of presentational aids such as CGI, video clips, real objects, and much more. Lastly, practice makes perfect.
While Chapter 8 focused on the form of a speech itself, Chapter 10 placed its efforts within how the speech is performed. I found this to be incredibly helpful as I have speech anxiety and a fear of public speaking. After reading this chapter, I will use certain calming methods to attempt to reduce my speech anxiety for better speech deliveries. Additionally, I liked how the text mentioned vocal and physical gestures. I knew mostly about physical gestures, but I do struggle a lot more with vocal aspects. For example, the book mentions to limit vocal fillers which I do subconsciously a lot. Having read this chapter, I have found ways that can help control my speech anxiety and will continue to practice to hopefully create a good presentation soon. 

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In Chapter 8, the textbook demonstrates the steps and process to gathering and using information for research purposes. We start off with developing a research plan to gather information and find supporting materials for our speeches. Next, we identify five principal sources of information for a speech topic. The textbook laid out sources such as the Internet, social media, interviews and even ourselves as an information source. The chapter also offered suggestions for research, as the overwhelming information can be very cluttered if not spread out and structured. Lastly, the chapter discussed using research to support and clarify ideas. By differentiating the four types of materials to support and clarify our ideas, we can provide a strong argument to back up our claim, which leads to a strong overall speech. This can be done by using definitions, credible statistics, and examples.

As we’ve already done two speeches for this class, I find that this chapter can help strengthen the way we write those speeches. Taking the advice from this chapter, I will try to incorporate some of these steps the next time we have a speech due. This would include first developing a research plan and gathering relevant information from their given principal list of sources. Then, we can organize and place that information where it is needed to write a better speech. This method works very well with persuasive speeches as a strong argument is needed to back up a controversial topic.

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In Chapter 8, the textbook demonstrates the steps and process to gathering and using information for research purposes. We start off with developing a research plan to gather information and find supporting materials for our speeches. Next, we identify five principal sources of information for a speech topic. The textbook laid out sources such as the Internet, social media, interviews and even ourselves as an information source. The chapter also offered suggestions for research, as the overwhelming information can be very cluttered if not spread out and structured. Lastly, the chapter discussed using research to support and clarify ideas. By differentiating the four types of materials to support and clarify our ideas, we can provide a strong argument to back up our claim, which leads to a strong overall speech. This can be done by using definitions, credible statistics, and examples.

As we’ve already done two speeches for this class, I find that this chapter can help strengthen the way we write those speeches. Taking the advice from this chapter, I will try to incorporate some of these steps the next time we have a speech due. This would include first developing a research plan and gathering relevant information from their given principal list of sources. Then, we can organize and place that information where it is needed to write a better speech. This method works very well with persuasive speeches as a strong argument is needed to back up a controversial topic.

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I find it useful to use your personal experience in your speech. Providing you have proof. convincing your audience with a good speech something you are familiar with. Chapter 8 talk about doing research. Start research early because good research takes time. Chapter 8 also talk about picking a topic you have knowledge of, and use factual examples to add authenticity to your speech.

Chapter 10 discusses about anxiety, and give you some solution on how to deal with it. Practice with a small audience over, and over again. Also, get familiar with your speech. It is perfectly normal to have speech anxiety. Pay attention to your punctuations, and speak with a clear voice. Your presentation is just important. Audiences like to feel like you are personally addressing them. Think positive, and have confidence in yourself. Don't forget others want you to do well.