Communications 101

Ch 1. Introduction to Public Speaking
	Lesson 1 – Introduction to Communications 101: Public Speaking
	Lesson 2 – What Is Public Speaking and Why Do I Need to Do It?	Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 – Public Speaking as a Communication Process	Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 – The Historical Tradition of Public Speaking	Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 – Being an Ethical Speaker: Guidelines & Issues	Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 – How Public Speaking Differs from Casual Conversation	Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 – Managing Anxiety About Public Speaking: Strategies & Tips	Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 – Types of Speeches: Informative, Persuasive, and Special Occasion	Take Quiz

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Practice test: Introduction to Public Speaking

Ch 2. Analyzing Your Audience
	Lesson 1 – Be an Audience-Centered Speaker: Focusing on Listeners’ Needs	Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 – Informal and Formal Methods of Audience Analysis	Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 – Gathering Information for Audience Analysis: Research & Observation	Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 – Adapting to Your Audience During and After Your Speech	Take Quiz

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Practice test: Analyzing Your Audience

Ch 3. Listening and Feedback
	Lesson 1 – Hearing vs. Listening: Importance of Listening Skills for Speakers	Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 – Effective Listening: Definition & Obstacles	Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 – The Four Stages of the Listening Process	Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 – Types of Listening: Pseudo-, Appreciative, Empathetic, Comprehensive & Critical	Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 – Becoming a Better Listener: Tips & Strategies	Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 – Improving your Note-taking Skills: Strategies for Mapping a Speech	Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 – The Importance of Being a Civil and Ethical Listener	Take Quiz

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Practice test: Listening and Feedback

Ch 4. Selecting the Topic, Purpose, and Thesis of Your Speech
	Lesson 1 – Understanding Reasons for a Public Speaking Event	Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 – General Purpose vs. Specific Purpose of a Speech	Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 – Choosing an Appropriate Speech Topic: Steps & Characteristics	Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 – Public Speaking with Time Limits: How to Prepare	Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 – Turning Your Topic into Main Points for Your Speech: Tips & Ideas	Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 – Developing a Thesis Statement from Your Speech Topic	Take Quiz

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Practice test: Selecting the Topic, Purpose, and Thesis of Your Speech

Ch 5. Researching the Speech
	Lesson 1 – Effective Research Strategies: Speaking to Your Audience & Purpose	Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 – Primary vs. Secondary Research: Difference & Importance	Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 – Types of Supporting Materials for a Speech	Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 – Using Search Engines for Online Research	Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 – Evaluating Sources for Reliability, Credibility, and Worth	Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 – Selecting Relevant Support for Your Speech	Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 – How to Conduct an Interview for Speech Support	Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 – Citing Sources While Researching for a Speech	Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 – Understanding When & How to Cite Sources During a Speech	Take Quiz

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Practice test: Researching the Speech

Ch 6. Organizing The Speech
	Lesson 1 – Speech Organization: Importance to Speaker & Audience	Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 – Developing & Selecting the Main Ideas of a Speech	Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 – Supporting Ideas of a Speech: Development, Selection and Characteristics	Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 – Patterns of Organization for Informative Speeches	Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 – Patterns of Organization for Persuasive Speeches	Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 – How to Work Supporting Materials into Your Speech	Take Quiz

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Practice test: Organizing The Speech

Ch 7. Outlining The Speech
	Lesson 1 – Preparation & Speaking Outlines: Differences & Importance	Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 – Outlining a Speech: Standard Form & Organization Pattern	Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 – The Importance of Introductions & Conclusions for Speeches	Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 – Speech Introductions: Role & Components	Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 – Grabbing the Audience’s Attention: Methods & Tips	Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 – Developing the Body of a Speech: Outline & Principles	Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 – Speech Conclusions: Role & Components	Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 – Effective Transitions in a Speech: Creation & Importance	Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 – Required Assignments Reminder

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Practice test: Outlining The Speech

Ch 8. Language and Style
	Lesson 1 – The Style of a Speech: Speaker, Audience & Purpose	Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 – How Diction Influences the Style of a Speech	Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 – Major Differences Between Oral and Written Language Styles	Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 – Inclusive Language in Public Speaking: Respecting Diversity	Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 – Grammar & Pronunciation in Public Speaking	Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 – Using Vivid Language in Public Speaking	Take Quiz

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Practice test: Language and Style

Ch 9. Speech Delivery
	Lesson 1 – Four Types of Speech Delivery: Impromptu, Extemporaneous, Manuscript & Memorized	Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 – Using Vocal Qualities to Convey Meaning in Public Speaking	Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 – Considering Pronunciation, Articulation, and Dialect in Public Speaking	Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 – The Role of Nonverbal Communication During Speech Delivery	Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 – Q&A Preparation: Answering the Audience’s Questions After a Speech	Take Quiz

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Practice test: Speech Delivery

Ch 10. Selecting and Incorporating Visual Supports
	Lesson 1 – Visual Aids in Public Speaking: Importance, Purpose, and Audience Considerations	Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 – Types of Visual Aids Used in Public Speaking	Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 – Preparing Visual Aids for a Speech: Guidelines & Tips	Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 – Using Visual Aids During Your Speech: Guidelines & Tips	Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 – Using PowerPoint for a Speech: Pros & Cons	Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 – Formatting PowerPoint Slides for a Speech: Tips & Strategies	Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 – Preparing to Deliver Your Speech with PowerPoint	Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 – Copyright and Fair Use: Implications for Public Speaking	Take Quiz

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Practice test: Selecting and Incorporating Visual Supports

Ch 11. Types of Speeches
	Lesson 1 – Informative Speaking: Purpose and Types	Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 – Helping Your Audience Learn During Informative Speeches: Strategies & Tips	Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 – Persuasive Speaking: Purpose and Types	Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 – Understanding the Role of Special Occasion Speeches	Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 – Special-Occasion Speaking: Strategies for Before & During Your Speech	Take Quiz

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Practice test: Types of Speeches

Ch 12. Reasoning and Rhetorical Proof
	Lesson 1 – The Art of Persuasion in Public Speaking	Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 – Ethos, Pathos, and Logos: Importance in Public Speaking	Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 – Building Credibility to Persuade Your Audience in Public Speaking	Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 – Components of the Toulmin Model for Public Speaking: Claim, Data & Warrant	Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 – Examples of the Toulmin Model in Public Speaking	Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 – The Differences Between Inductive and Deductive Reasoning	Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 – Causal and Analogical Reasoning: Impact on Public Speaking	Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 – Understanding Fallacy: Impact on Reasoning	Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 – Understanding Fallacy: Common Fallacies	Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 – Communication Theory, Faulty Assumptions, and Decision Making in Public Speaking	Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 – Selective Exposure Theory & Public Speaking	Take Quiz
	Lesson 12 – Understanding the Serial Position Effect in Public Speaking	Take Quiz

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Practice test: Reasoning and Rhetorical Proof

Ch 13. Speech Evaluation
	Lesson 1 – Evaluating Yourself as a Speaker: Goals & Methods	Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 – Critical Listening & Thinking: Evaluating Others’ Speeches	Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 – Speech Rehearsal: Importance and Process	Take Quiz

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Practice test: Speech Evaluation

Ch 14. Preparing For an Impromptu Speech
	Lesson 1 – Preparing an Impromptu Speech: Topic Choice, Outline Preparation & Practice	Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 – Developing an Impromptu Persuasive Speech	Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 – Developing an Impromptu Informative Speech	Take Quiz

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Practice test: Preparing For an Impromptu Speech

Ch 15. Required Assignments for Communications 101
	Lesson 1 – Public Speaking: Assignment 1 – Informative Speech
	Lesson 2 – Public Speaking: Assignment 2 – Persuasive Speech
	Lesson 3 – Public Speaking: Assignment 3 – Special Occasion Speech

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Ch 16. Studying for Communications 101
	Flashcards – Intro to Public Speaking Flashcards
	Flashcards – Audience Analysis in Public Speaking Flashcards
	Flashcards – Listening & Feedback in Public Speaking Flashcards
	Flashcards – Speech Topic, Purpose & Thesis Flashcards
	Flashcards – Researching a Speech Flashcards
	Flashcards – Organizing a Speech Flashcards
	Flashcards – Developing a Speech Flashcards
	Flashcards – Language & Style in Public Speaking Flashcards
	Flashcards – Speech Delivery & Evaluation Flashcards
	Flashcards – Visuals for Public Speaking Flashcards
	Flashcards – Types of Speeches Flashcards
	Flashcards – Reasoning & Rhetorical Proof Flashcards

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