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

-Plato

This week your work will focus on preparing remarks for special speaking situations.

Key topics for this week include:

· Preparing introductions, toasts, roasts, retirement talks, eulogies, awards presentations, and acceptance speeches;
· Analyzing commencement and campaign rhetoric; and
· Preparing for the final class session.

What to do:

· Contact the emcees and coordinators of the Public Speaking Awards Banquet;
· Watch Videotape #11: Special Occasion Speaking;
· Read Chapter 17 of your text;
· Take the PRPSA inventory post-test; and
· Submit your Speech Critique paper via e-mail.

Speech Critique Paper (0-50 points)

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. 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!

How well have you demonstrated the traits of an effective communicator: SPEAKER? Discuss!

Include in your critique your reactions to the PRPSA post-test, found in in the Documents section of the Blackboard site. How does this score compare with your pre-test? Attach the post-test to your critique.