...Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something. ................................................- Plato

This week your work will focus on critiquing your speaking and preparing remarks for special speaking occasions.

1. Sign on to Blackboard and complete two options for Unit Eleven on the discussion board;
2. Read Chapter 1 of your text, A Speaker's Guidebook
3. Watch videotape #11: Special Occasion Speaking;and
4. Submit your Speech Critique

Using the persuasive speech (or the demonstration speech), analyze your talk in terms of its content, your delivery and the effect of your speech upon your audience. Did you demonstrate the traits of an effective SPEAKER? Be sure to reference the feedback you received from your instructor and your classmates. In 2-3 pages, offer specific suggestions for ways you might improve your public speaking skills. Be sure to comment on what you are doing well!

In addition, complete the PRPSA post-test (found in the External Links section of Blackboard). Compare this score to that of Unit One. Comment on the changes in your critique.