1a. You have been asked to give a speech at a different location. What things would you want to know about the setting (location) in order to prepare for your speech or presentation?1b. If a speaker is told to speak outside vs. inside, how does the setting make a difference? Please explain fully.2a. What is public speaking?2b. What are five examples of topics that can be used in public speaking?2c. Explain which of the topics you are most comfortable with and why.3a. a. What is non-verbal communication?3b. Provide some positive examples and negative examples of those non-verbal cues.3c. How can we make sure that we are clear and concise for our audience so we do not confuse or mislead? Support your answers with information from our readings and another reference of your choice from the last five years. (Hint: Make sure you cite [tell us] where you retrieved the additional reading from.)4a. submit a Microsoft Word document that contains a 2-page double-spaced outline answering the questions below.a. Discuss the principles and components of effective communication skills.b. Define the essentials of public speaking in a variety of settings.c. Use verbal and non-verbal communication skills that augment content to maintain audience interest.e. Apply technology as an aid to present clear and concise oral presentations.5. Please watch one of the videos in the links below. 1. Jobs, S. (2005). Steve Jobs’ Stanford University commencement speech: How to live before you die [Video file]. TED Talks. Retrieved from http://www.ted.com/talks/steve_jobs_how_to_live_before_you_die.html (15:04) 2. Pausch, R. (2007, Dec 20). Randy Pausch’s last lecture: Really achieving your childhood dreams [Video file]. Carnegie Mellon University. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji5_MqicxSo (1:16:27)In your threaded discussion response, answer the following questions: 5a. Which video did you decide to watch? Was the speech informational, persuasive, or both? Please explain. 5b. What techniques (pathos, ethos, or logos) were used to connect to the audience? Please describe a clear connection between the technique and the example you identified. 5c. Did the speaker inspire you to achieve your dreams? If so, how?6a. What makes a persuasive speech different from that of an informative speech? 6b. Share at least three things to remember when delivering a persuasive speech.7a. Based on the background readings and your own external research, name one of the four types of informative speeches and explain the specific purpose for that type of informative speech. (Please pick only one to discuss – do not list all of them in your response.)7b. Give three examples of informative speech topics, and be sure to clearly define the scope of your topic (as we learned in Module 2 TD2). Which topic would you be most comfortable delivering, and why?8a. How do we know that an article is credible? 8b. Are credible articles found only in libraries (online or physical building)? Please explain fully and support your response with the readings and other external sources (if applicable). 9a. Please describe the basic elements within a speech/presentation outline.Please explain fully and support your response with the readings and other external sources (if used).10a. using everything you learned in this course develop PowerPoint presentation with the following guidelines:1. A title slide with your name, the title of the presentation, and the name of the class and instructor2. A table of contents for the presentation3. A minimum 1-slide speech outline (single-spaced, withreferences; reduce font size as necessary to make things fit)4. A PowerPoint presentation (a minimum of 6 slides, completewith animations and transitions) on a topic of your choice.Possible topic ideas:1. How to adopt a dog2. The history of motorcycles3. The best sales tactics4. Effective sales strategies5. The differences between male and female communicationstyles6. America’s fastest growing cities7. The importance of education for the economy8. The role of education in the economy9. Different stages of poverty10. Impact of poverty on the community11. How to cook vegetarian12. The best way to live a long life
