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PUBLIC SPEAKING CLASS
Reflection paper serves as an opportunity for you to analyze the presentations you have given this semester and reflect upon what you have gained through your application of lecture material.
You will submit one reflection paper that answers all of the following questions.
Your paper must be a minimum of two pages in length, typed in Times New
Roman, 12-point font, and double-spaced. You may number each of your answers, incorporate bullet points, or structure it in paragraph form. Grading will be based on your incorporation of textbook terms and the quality of your writing. Mechanics count and deductions will be assessed for errors in spelling, grammar, and structure.
1. Imagine that you have been a member of your audience and have listened to all of the presentations you have given. Reflecting on each of your speeches individually, answer the following questions with specific examples/detail:
a. Would you have enjoyed listening to your speech? Why or why not?
b. For your informative and persuasive speeches: Would you have been convinced by the evidence presented - why or why not? How likely would you be to make changes or take action based on what you heard - why or why not? I did my informative speech on Sport of Football and the persuasive speech on Not texting while driving .
2. Do you believe that your public speaking skills have improved throughout the semester? If so, what aspects of your verbal and nonverbal delivery have improved? What about your ability to organize your speech and incorporate research-based material? If not - why not? Speaking in front of people and writing speeches in general.
3. Will you approach future presentations differently now that you have had this experience? If so, how (i.e. outline format, practicing beforehand, etc.)? If not - why not?
4.What personal challenges will you continue to face in future speaking opportunities? How will you navigate these challenges or turn them intopositives? Being shy and speaking in front of people