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What are the four main components of public speaking?
What are the four main components of public speaking?
Speaker, Message, Audience, and Channel.
What is the primary goal of Informative Speaking?
What is the primary goal of Informative Speaking?
To educate and provide factual information to the audience.
Why is thorough research important in Informative Speaking?
Why is thorough research important in Informative Speaking?
To ensure that the content is accurate, reliable, and up-to-date.
How can visual aids enhance an informative speech?
How can visual aids enhance an informative speech?
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What aspect should a speaker focus on to maintain audience interest?
What aspect should a speaker focus on to maintain audience interest?
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Why is it important for a speaker to know their audience before a presentation?
Why is it important for a speaker to know their audience before a presentation?
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What role does content play in public speaking?
What role does content play in public speaking?
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List two techniques a speaker can use to connect with their audience.
List two techniques a speaker can use to connect with their audience.
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How does confidence impact a speaker's effectiveness?
How does confidence impact a speaker's effectiveness?
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Why should a speaker avoid using awkward or offensive language?
Why should a speaker avoid using awkward or offensive language?
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Study Notes
Course Information
- Course: EMBA 1st
- Subject Code: MB502
- Subject Name: BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
- Professor: Dr. Bhavana Singh
- Associate Professor
Unit 3: Oral Communication
- Public Speaking: Types of public speaking, importance of public speaking
- Power Point Presentation: Planning, delivering, developing and displaying visual aids, handling questions from the audience
- Listening: Definition, types of listening skills, features of a good listener, causes and effects of poor listening
- Exercise: Elocution and Extempore
Public Speaking (Page 2)
- Public speaking is conveying an idea/concept to the public, either live or recorded
- Aims to inform or change audience thoughts/actions
- Three steps for preparation: Planning, writing, and delivery
Methods of Delivery (Page 2)
- Memorizing: Speaker memorizes the entire speech.
- Reading from manuscript: Speaker reads the written speech.
- Extempore: Speaker uses brief notes to explain each point.
- Power Point: Speaker uses slides and explains them orally.
Components of Public Speaking (Page 3)
- Speaker: The person delivering the message.
- Message: The idea/concept to be shared.
- Audience: The people listening.
- Channel: How the message is communicated (nonverbal, visual, auditory).
Types of Public Speaking (Page 3)
- Informative: Aims to educate and provide information on a subject.
- Entertaining: Aims to captivate and amuse the audience.
- Persuasive: Aims to influence, convince, and change audience beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors.
- Inspirational: Aims to uplift, motivate, and empower the audience.
Informative Speaking (Page 3)
- Speaker acts as an expert or educator.
- Provides information concisely.
Persuasive Speaking (Page 5)
- Speaker advocates a viewpoint.
- Uses logical reasoning, emotional appeals, and supporting evidence.
- Key elements: Clear objective, understanding the audience, research & supporting evidence, logical reasoning, emotional appeals
Entertaining Speaking (Page 6)
- Speaker captivates and amuses the audience.
- Uses humor, storytelling, and engaging techniques.
- Speaker acts as a performer.
- Audience engagement is crucial.
Inspirational Speaking (Page 7)
- Aims to uplift, motivate, and inspire the audience.
- Speakers use personal experiences and motivational techniques.
- Speaker acts as a catalyst for transformation.
- Examples: Motivational seminars, leadership conferences, commencement speeches.
Mastery Over Your Audience (Page 11)
- Knowledge of the audience is crucial.
- Tailor the message to the audience's needs.
- Be calm and confident.
- Important to build a connection with the audience.
Content or Substance (Page 11)
- Relate to ideas and emotions with inspiring language.
- Check points for effective content: Examples, short speeches, connect the dots- storytelling, include new information, use stats and data, exit line.
Reframe Thoughts (Page 11)
- Avoid awkward or offensive words.
- Reflect your personality through your words.
Acquiring Confidence (Page 11)
- Confidence is crucial for impactful public speaking.
- Display confidence in your body language and delivery.
Different Presentation Mediums (Page 22)
- Whiteboards
- Flip charts
- Overhead projectors and transparencies
- PowerPoint slides
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Test your knowledge on Oral Communication in Business with this quiz. It covers public speaking, the importance of effective listening, and methods of delivery. Enhance your skills while learning about presentations and audience engagement.
