CMST 1A03 Lecture : Flynn 1a03_2012_LECT_2 CMST 1A03 (1).docx

• School: McMaster University
• Department: Communication Studies
• Course: CMST 1A03
• Professor: Terry Flynn

Document Summary

Sub subpoint (standard number) a. sub sub subpoint (lowercase letter: standard format, rule of division (3 5 main points, never an i without a ii, never an a without a b, etc. , rule of parallel wording, preventive cures" help you before eating, participation cures" help you during and after eating. Introduction: previewing main points, setting the mood and tone of your speech, demonstrating the importance of your topic to your audience, demonstrating the importance of your topic to others, conclusion, don"t end abruptly, don"t ramble, either, don"t introduce new points, don"t apologize. Holding the audience"s attention: make it easy to listen, limit the amount of info you present, use familiar info to increase understanding of the unfamiliar, use simple info to build understanding of complex info, emphasize important points, repetition and signposts, use clear, simple language, generate audience involvement, personalize your speech, use audience participation, use volunteers, have a q and a.