Introduction Speech

1. Introduction Speech "Introduction Speech" by Lee Ann, COM101, Clinton Community College is licensed under CC BY 4.0

2. Three Goals for Introduction Speech Goal One Provide a first, graded speech opportunity. The Ice Breaker speech was a technology check and a quick taste of following directions when asked to write and to upload a draft. It doesn’t make sense for us to talk about speeches for several weeks and never get around to creating and sharing one. This speech gets us started. “Three Goals for Introduction Speech" by Lee Ann, COM101, Clinton Community College is licensed under CC BY 4.0

3. Three Goals for Introduction Speech Goal Two Give experience organizing information for maximum impact. You will introduce yourself to the class in a planned, prepared, and practiced presentation. You are the topic of the Introduction Speech. Similar to all speech topics, it is not possible to say everything there is to know about you in 2-3 minutes. It forces decisions to be made about what to include and what to leave out. It requires organization. It is not a random list of “fun” facts about you or a chronological speech where you start from the day you were born and bring us up to speed on you today. No time for that! Additional information is available to READ to understand what is meant by focus and how to organize information to share about yourself. “Three Goals for Introduction Spoeech" by Lee Ann, COM101, Clinton Community College is licensed under CC BY 4.0

4. Three Goals for Introduction Speech Goal Three Provide audience analysis for future reference. This is our first real opportunity to meet one another in the class. From the Ice Breaker Module, we know who you admire as a speaker and if you consider yourself more of a writer or communicator starting the class, but we really don’t know the majors, interests, and unique aspects of our class audience. Public speakers are better able to TAILOR speeches for effectiveness when more is known about the target audience. The introduction speech provides much needed information to assist you in writing future speeches in this class because you will have a better feel for the background of members of your classroom audience. This is also why you are restricted to having a recorded audience be adults/college age. We can’t effectively write a speech for a college audience and deliver the same speech using appropriate language and visual aids for a group of children. Speakers make choices based on audience analysis when writing a speech. “Three Goals for Introduction Speech" by Lee Ann, COM101, Clinton Community College is licensed under CC BY 4.0

5. Guidelines for Introduction Speech Time: 2-3 minutes. Note: A typed, double-spaced, manuscript draft of a 2-3 minute speech would be 1-2 pages. Organization (Opening, Body, and Conclusion) • Information about you will link to a clear focus/anchor point. READ about it in this module. • You control what information to disclose. • Speech is written and delivered in first person voice. Requirements: Remember: Introduction Draft and Introduction Speech are QUEUE ITEMS. Not completing them will result in failing COM101. Both must be submitted by end of the Module 1. See Course Schedule for date. May Use: Notes and Visual Aids when presenting. “Guidelines for Introduction Speech" by Lee Ann, COM101, Clinton Community College is licensed under CC BY 4.0

6. Introduction Guidelines Continued…. This is not an impromptu speech. See how “Delivery Style” notes from Overview come in handy? The Introduction Speech is meant to be prepared and practiced before presenting it in front of your audience. You may decide to speak extemporaneously with an outline as recommended in your required reading or you may choose to present as a manuscript speaker with the entire speech available to you on cards or on an electronic devise. Create a safety net of speaking notes that gives you the most confidence. READ details on “Tips for Using Speaking Cards” in this module. Sorry! No extra points for memorizing it! I’m not impressed. Memorizing just means you had time on your hands. Besides, I prefer to listen to a well written and practiced speech rather than to a speech that is not effective but the speaker didn’t use notes. Use a safety net! May not need it like a tight rope performer..but sure feels good when you stumble or lose your footing to know that you are safe. “Guidelines for Introduction Speech" by Lee Ann, COM101, Clinton Community College is licensed under CC BY 4.0

7. Introduction Guidelines Continued…. Recording and Presenting We practiced this with the Ice Breaker speech, and I believe we have worked out the initial glitches. If you are still experiencing problems, contact the student help desk or review You Tube Recording Instructions/Tips on how to record, to compress, and to upload your videos. Time to arrange for FIVE audience members to gather with you next week to serve as your LIVE audience for the Introduction Speech. They do not need to be the same people each time. They do need to be of college age and visible at the start and end of your speech. During the speech the focus of the camera should be on you as the speaker. Remove all potential distractions from presentation space… kids, dogs, TV playing in the background. Check for effective lighting and sound. “Guidelines for Introduction Speech/Recording and Presenting" by Lee Ann, COM101, Clinton Community College is licensed under CC BY 4.0

8. Introduction Guidelines Continued… Feedback and Grading • Select a focus. If you are struggling to select a focus to organize your speech, ask for help in Talk with the Professor. • Follow the guidelines in writing your draft as detailed in READ document in this module. Drafts must be submitted by Sunday deadline. I provide feedback no later than the Tuesday following giving you time to revise and to practice before recording deadline. • Speech Grade. If you submit incorrectly or upload the wrong version of your speech, know that I grade the last recording submitted by the deadline. • Peer Review/Discussion. After the submission deadline for Introduction Speech recordings, you will be able to view classmate presentations and to offer observations for discussion points. “Guidelines for Introduction Speech" by Lee Ann, COM101, Clinton Community College is licensed under CC BY 4.0