https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/pw9uxmvvyxatenyf COM 231 E.Moore en-us 2021-03-22 17:21:44 UTC 2026-02-08 16:42:20 UTC hello@padlet.com WakeTechCandT https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/pw9uxmvvyxatenyf/wish/1339451773 Your textbook provides several guidelines for effective special occasion speaking as well as formats for common special occasion speeches. Most important to keep in mind:
Be sincere and humble.
Be prepared. (Do not "wing it!")
Be appropriate. (Tailor your words, timing, and tone to the audience and occasion.)]]> 2021-03-22 18:04:20 UTC https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/pw9uxmvvyxatenyf/wish/1339451773 WakeTechCandT https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/pw9uxmvvyxatenyf/wish/1339707494 You will work on your final speech during this lesson: the professional presence speech. The most important key to success in this speech is PRACTICE. This speech is short enough for you to practice it until you can deliver it smoothly and expertly. (But not from memory! This is still an extemporaneous speech.)]]> 2021-03-22 18:53:14 UTC https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/pw9uxmvvyxatenyf/wish/1339707494 WakeTechCandT https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/pw9uxmvvyxatenyf/wish/1339718306 The most common types of special occasion speeches are toasts and eulogies. It is likely that you will be asked to give one of these speeches at some point in your life. This lesson also covers many other types of speeches you may be asked to give at some special occasion in your future.]]> 2021-03-22 18:55:23 UTC https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/pw9uxmvvyxatenyf/wish/1339718306 WakeTechCandT https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/pw9uxmvvyxatenyf/wish/1339836470 This lesson covers small group communication and presenting to small groups. If you are asked to present as part of a group, you will find many good tips in your text. Dewey's seven step reflective thinking process shared in this lesson is a good reference for planning these presentations. ]]> 2021-03-22 19:21:57 UTC https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/pw9uxmvvyxatenyf/wish/1339836470 WakeTechCandT https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/pw9uxmvvyxatenyf/wish/2066375551 During this lesson, you will learn the skills you will need to successfully navigate various special occasions for speaking.]]> 2022-02-25 13:46:52 UTC https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/pw9uxmvvyxatenyf/wish/2066375551 WakeTechCandT https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/pw9uxmvvyxatenyf/wish/2066379292 2022-02-25 13:49:27 UTC https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/pw9uxmvvyxatenyf/wish/2066379292 WakeTechCandT https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/pw9uxmvvyxatenyf/wish/2066379862 2022-02-25 13:49:52 UTC https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/pw9uxmvvyxatenyf/wish/2066379862 WakeTechCandT https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/pw9uxmvvyxatenyf/wish/2066384135 This video is an example of a Professional Presence speech, although she does not follow the CAR format that we will use. (See assignment and outline template.) For similar examples and ideas, search "video cover letter" on YouTube. (Transcript available by request.)]]> 2022-02-25 13:52:46 UTC https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/pw9uxmvvyxatenyf/wish/2066384135