Principles of Public Speaking

Unit Eight: Class Session
Delivering Your Demonstration Speech

Tell me, I forget.
Show me, I remember.
Involve me, I understand.

- Ancient Chinese Proverb

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This week you will meet with your classmates to deliver and critique demonstration speeches. You will receive and give constructive criticism.

Key topics for the week include:

· Managing speech nervousness well;
· Delivering your talk;
· Soliciting and constructing feedback; and
· Reviewing your videotape and feedback.

What to do:

· Attend class. Cue up and bring your videotape. Deliver your informative briefing;
· Bring two copies of your speaking outline;
· Bring at least one visual aid;
· Be prepared to give other classmates feedback; and
· Review the feedback and evaluation you receive following your talk.

On Blackboard, discuss the following:

  • How did your talk go?
  • What did you do especially well?
  • What will you do differently next time?
  • What feedback was most useful to you?
You are on Unit Eight of the Course Guide.
Click here for more assistance in presenting a talk.
Click here for a description of the demonstration speech assignment.
Click here for tips on managing your nervousness.
Click here for tips on giving and receiving constructive feedback.
For assistance consult Allyn & Bacon publisher website
Click here to move to Unit Nine of the Course Guide.
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Contact Nan Peck at npeck@nvcc.edu
Updated 11/20/03