I am currently taking public speaking.....I know weird to wait until the last semester but it makes the last semester easy...and I consider it a waste of time!
It is online which makes no sense to me and they make us post these discussion responses and we are forced to respond to at least 2 other people's posts. It is just busy work and a waste of my time. I would much rather be playing video games or even reading a book than doing this stupid school work.
We also have to do 3 speeches throughout the semester. We have done one (commemorative speech) and I have to do one tomorrow (informative speech). I'm doing my speech on why hurricanes have increased over the last century due to several factors including better technology in satellites and hurricane forecasting. So naturally I'm prepared but I just don't feel like doing it. I'm sitting here looking at my outline and trying to motivate myself to write out note cards but I'm finding it hard to find that motivation.
Ugh. Guess I have to go do it now. My speech is at 12:30 tomorrow. I'm probably going to be rolling my eyes during the whole thing......such a waste of time!
I love public speaking! For whatever reason, it has always come naturally to me. In fact a lot of people who are required to take that class ask me if I took it in college (which I haven't).
ReplyDeletePublic speaking is mostly about trying to move your audience with your passion about a certain subject. Unless your passionate about your subject, they won't care. Even if you're passionate about something that is absolutely stupid, it can spark something that resonates with your audience if communicate it.
Here's a hint: use colorful words. Eliminate all passive voice "was seen, moved itself, etc." and go for strong verbs that will create pictures in your audience's mind. This can keep them engaged.
Good luck!
Hahaha! As much as it stinks, you have to do it. And I know what you must be thinking, "Did I not just have a crash course in public speaking with Synoptic I/II?" I know, right? But do not let this last month/want to slack off stuff get in the way... Conquer, Fatty! Conquer and seize your prize! (Whether it be a B.S. of Science or an Egg Nog Shake. hahaha!)
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