Principles of Speech Writing PDF

ASSH2001 Principles of Speech Writing Speech is essential to humans. It affects who we are and how we develop as individuals, how we learn and share what we know, and how we interact with others in our world. Speech does not take place in a vacuum but is always co...

ASSH2001 Principles of Speech Writing Speech is essential to humans. It affects who we are and how we develop as individuals, how we learn and share what we know, and how we interact with others in our world. Speech does not take place in a vacuum but is always contextualized. This means that when we speak, there is always a reason, which includes the purpose, audience, and situation or event. Here are some points to be mindful of when writing or preparing for a speech: 1. Clarity – It is the characteristic of a written composition (e.g., a speech) that has identified purpose, goal, and detailed descriptions of what you wanted to talk about. 2. Logical organization of ideas – The composition follows this format: introduction – description and statement of goal; body – detailed information needed to make the audience understand your perspectives; and conclusion – the wrap up of the composition, which could be a question to leave to the audience to ponder, a challenge you are asking them to do, or convince them to do for a change for a better life. Make sure the ideas fit together. Each idea must relate to the main idea. 3. Appropriateness of word choice – The right choice of words is according to the audience but going respectful and authoritative. In this part, consider the audience’s age bracket, profession/interests, and culture. If you choose to inform and demonstrate, make sure you make them see that you are a credible source of information and that you are talking with professionalism and without much bias. If you choose to convince and motivate, your choice of words should show power, authority, and promise of truth. If you want to entertain, make sure that word choice is not offensive. Above all, if you are going to use jargon, make sure that these are lightly defined to avoid misconception. 4. Accuracy in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar – If unsure, consult the dictionary and the Internet for correct spelling and rules of capitalization and punctuations. After writing your draft, rest for a while. Then, reread them (aloud) to check the grammar, spelling, and punctuation. It is better to ask someone to do the proofreading for you because seeing a composition with different pairs of eyes also means asking someone of your point of view as a whole. 5. Other recommendations to improve the composition Relatable In a speech, the audience remembers and appreciates a talk if they can relate to its message. Using examples in different situations will be a good point for the audience, too. Personalize Share personal experiences related to the topic so they will know you better while making yourself a credible speaker. Make it interactive Include questions or interactive activities with the audience. Experience is the best teacher of learning Do research Provide and accurate information if there are questions asked. Research on the topic will be a great step forward to achieving effective communication. 08 Handout 1 *Property of STI  [email protected] Page 1 of 2  ASSH2001 Oral Presentation and Delivery Techniques Oral interpretation will help you become a better communicator, as it requires awareness of how words are combined to create mood and meaning. As such, studying the piece is important to understand not only the words but also how the writer, in putting those words together, has created the mood and meaning which you now need to give voice to. The essential elements of interpreting a piece are study and preparation. Consider the attitude, feelings, emotion, or temperament of the person who wrote the selection because these give meaning to the words and point to the style of reading aloud, which you will use in your interpretation. Research the life of the author and the circumstances that led to the writing of the poem or story as this background may help you understand the selection. Remember to make the piece your own when you interpret it. Identify words and ideas that need emphasis. Recall your own experiences to help you in understanding the author’s mood. Put your vocal skills (proper quality, pitch, intensity, rate, and phrasing) into good use to recreate the writer’s meaning. While your voice is the main tool to get the meaning of the literary piece across, you will find that movements can add much to your interpretation. Allow sincere, spontaneous bodily actions that naturally come to convey and emotions intended by the author. References: Fernandez, A. & Suarez, E. (2016). SPEAC: speak and listen in context. Phoenix Publishing House. 08 Handout 1 *Property of STI  [email protected] Page 2 of 2