Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
Textbook( McLean Scott, (2018). Exploring Interpersonal Communication (2nd ed.) Boston, MA: Flatworld ) : Chapter 3, 6, 7
Lesson 1, 2
Minimum of 1 video
Minimum of 1 scholarly source
Initial Post Instructions
For the initial post, address the following:
Why is knowing your audience an important part of capturing and maintaining their attention?
What cultural considerations do you need to take into account for your particular audience/topic?
How are you going to keep the audience’s attention throughout the speech?
Find at least one example on YouTube, TEDx, or other video repositories of good attention-getting examples. Post the URL and explain how the video is a good model for capturing the audience’s attention. The video can be on any topic but must be appropriate for sharing.
Make sure to include a scholarly source to support your points.
In place of the textbook citation, you will need to integrate and cite the video you selected as well as a scholarly source.
Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to at least two peers or one peer and the instructor. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.
Writing Requirements
Minimum of 3 posts (1 initial & 2 follow-up)
APA format for in-text citations and list of references
References
Dorset County Museum. (2019). Hardy and heritage. Retrieved from http://hardyandheritage.exeter.ac.uk/2016/08/the-real-art-of-conversation-is-not-only-to-say-the-right-thing-at-the-right-place-but-to-leave-unsaid-the-wrong-thing-at-the-tempting-moment-d-nevill/
TV Choice (Producer). (1998). The presentation [Video file]. Retrieved from Alexander Street database.