Lesson 3 Top Topics by Wake Tech C&T https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/voqag32yrhzoupm1 COM 231 en-us 2021-05-12 19:52:21 UTC 2021-05-12 19:52:22 UTC hello@padlet.com Preparing to Speak Successfully WakeTechCandT https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/voqag32yrhzoupm1/wish/1519029091 This lesson will help prepare to be a successful speaker by:
  • Learning how to find and present supporting materials appropriately
  • Organizing your ideas
  • Creating an outline
  • Introducing your speech
  • Concluding your speech
]]> 2021-05-12 19:52:21 UTC https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/voqag32yrhzoupm1/wish/1519029091 Research WakeTechCandT https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/voqag32yrhzoupm1/wish/1519029092 2021-05-12 19:52:21 UTC https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/voqag32yrhzoupm1/wish/1519029092 Organization WakeTechCandT https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/voqag32yrhzoupm1/wish/1519029093 For every speech you give, even informal ones,  you need to know the answers to these questions:
What is my general purpose? (Are you trying to  inform, persuade, or entertain?)
What is my specific purpose? (What is the intent of your speech?)
What is my thesis? (What is the main idea of your speech?)]]> 2021-05-12 19:52:21 UTC https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/voqag32yrhzoupm1/wish/1519029093 Outlines WakeTechCandT https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/voqag32yrhzoupm1/wish/1519029095 Outlines help us organize our ideas so that we can present them clearly and ensure that we have good support for our points. For our class, you have a sample outline provided for you for each speech. Take some time to be familiar with the different types of outlines described in our text.]]> 2021-05-12 19:52:21 UTC https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/voqag32yrhzoupm1/wish/1519029095 Transitions WakeTechCandT https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/voqag32yrhzoupm1/wish/1519029097 Transitions are an important part of any speech. Internal previews and internal summaries can help you transition smoothly from one part of your speech to another. ]]> 2021-05-12 19:52:21 UTC https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/voqag32yrhzoupm1/wish/1519029097 Intros and Conclusions WakeTechCandT https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/voqag32yrhzoupm1/wish/1519029098 A good start and a good finish will help you connect with your audience. Our textbook has many good ideas for effective ways to introduce and conclude your speech. ]]> 2021-05-12 19:52:21 UTC https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/voqag32yrhzoupm1/wish/1519029098