SPC 2608 6489 Project Group 4

 I had an amazing opportunity to participate in this assignment with five other members from my speech class, where we all collaborated as a team to put on a group presentation showcasing our abilities as public speakers. My team worked together to give a presentation on different types of speech, but my main job was to discuss persuasive speeches such as positive, divided, and negative. For my part of the presentation, I created three slides and spoke for approximately five minutes, primarily improvising my content based on the lesson material. Not only did this assignment give me the opportunity to demonstrate my knowledge of persuasive communication, but it also pushed me to be an effective team player. The best part of this presentation was my level of confidence I exhibited when I delivered my speech. I felt very comfortable in front of my classmates and did not think twice about providing an effective delivery of the presentation without using a script too often. I was able t...

I was really nervous to present my section of the group project on Thursday. I usually confident in my presentations but since it was my first college presentation I was more nervous than usual. The lead up to my part was very nerve wrecking. But when I finally got up and did my part I learned that there was nothing to be nervous about. Through all four presentations I was taught many useful skills that I will be applying onto my next presentation whether it's in class or for an event. These lessons did not just help me grow as a speaker, but also changed the way I communicate in my everyday life and how I envision my future as a doctor. Looking back, that first presentation experience showed me how much fear comes from overthinking. I realized that most people are not judging me the way I imagine they are. They are listening, learning, and trying to understand. This realization alone helped reduce a lot of the pressure I usually place on myself when speaking in front of others. On...

After going through the presentations, I came to realize how in depth public speaking actually is. My original thoughts were much similar to something akin to theater, and while they overlap and share qualities, public speaking a different animal altogether. Before having read the first chapters, as truthfully I had to overview the first chapters myself, I firmly believed that giving a “good speech” was almost entirely dependent on pure confidence alone and memorization but that’s only part of it. Those aspects still play an important role to be sure, however reviewing the material showed to how much more takes place behind the scenes and in the moment. Planning and organization are critical in public speaking with every part of a speech needing careful consideration to be effective. Chapters four and six emphasized starting with purpose, essentially don’t go into a speech halfcocked. Intention is something I never really considered in speeches. The speaker must have stake or a goal to...

The conventional concept of public speaking as just getting up in front of an audience and speaking has been misunderstood. Public speaking is an ever-changing and adaptable process that incorporates self-awareness and preparation, as well as connection to an audience through communication with a purpose. These four elements combined suggest that public speaking is not about being perfect but instead focuses on intention, adaptability, and growth. Through the discovery of an evolving art form, public speaking represents how communication has changed over time due to changing cultures, advancements in technology, and changing audience expectations. For example, what worked 20 years ago may no longer work today. Today's speaker has to navigate their way through both traditional and alternative formats, along with their new virtual and multimedia audiences. This evolution illustrates that public speaking continues to be a changing discipline that requires ongoing education and flexibi...