Lesson 1Top Topics by Wake Tech C&T https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/qwpq025mdqe544i1 COM 231 en-us 2021-05-12 19:18:42 UTC 2021-05-12 19:19:20 UTC hello@padlet.com Communication Process WakeTechCandT https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/qwpq025mdqe544i1/wish/1518922404 Being aware of how communication works in general can be a good place to start when learning about how to improve your public speaking skills.]]> 2021-05-12 19:18:42 UTC https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/qwpq025mdqe544i1/wish/1518922404 5 Steps for Preparing to Speak WakeTechCandT https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/qwpq025mdqe544i1/wish/1518922408 (From Chapter 1)
1. Select an audience-centered topic.
2. Develop content through research.
3. Draft the intro, body, and conclusion.
4. Develop the speech language. 
5. Practice!
All of these components are essential for a successful speech that provides both excellent content and expert delivery!

]]> 2021-05-12 19:18:42 UTC https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/qwpq025mdqe544i1/wish/1518922408 Avoid Ethical Pitfalls WakeTechCandT https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/qwpq025mdqe544i1/wish/1518922410 Check out your textbook for more info on these common pitfalls:
  • Purposeful Ambiguity
  • Rumors and Innuendos
  • Herd Mentality
  • Hidden Agendas
  • Excessive Emotional Appeals
  • Deception
  • Manipulation
  • Fallacies
  • Plagiarism
  • Unethical Research
]]> 2021-05-12 19:18:42 UTC https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/qwpq025mdqe544i1/wish/1518922410 Be a good audience member! WakeTechCandT https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/qwpq025mdqe544i1/wish/1518922411 Your focus in this class will be on your own speaking, but you will also spend time serving as an audience member for your classmates. Be a good one! ]]> 2021-05-12 19:18:42 UTC https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/qwpq025mdqe544i1/wish/1518922411 Why is your topic so important? WakeTechCandT https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/qwpq025mdqe544i1/wish/1518922413 Your topic can make or break your speech. If you have the ability to choose your own topic, choose one that allows you to answer YES to the following questions:
1. Are you passionate about the topic?
2. Are you knowledgeable about the topic?
3. Is the topic one that is of interest to your audience?]]> 2021-05-12 19:18:42 UTC https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/qwpq025mdqe544i1/wish/1518922413