INAG 110 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: The Empty Bottle, Homeless Shelter, Information Literacy

• School: University of Maryland
• Department: Institute of Applied Agriculture
• Course: INAG 110
• Professor: Dunning

Document Summary

Inag 110 lecture 10: developing ethical speaking habits. To ensure the above four principles are incorporated into your presentation, consider the following three guidelines and five pitfalls: ethical guidelines, 1. Recognize the power of the podium: 2. Ethical pitfalls: avoid purposeful ambiguity, avoid rumors and innuendos, uphold unpopular ideas, avoid hidden agendas, avoid excessive and inappropriate emotional appeals, recognize the power of the podium. These examples illustrate that speaking is an influential activity. Some speakers may have national forums through the media or through their positions, such as members of congress, the military, or even celebrities. As speakers, we strive to be aware that we have the power to persuade and the power to pass on information to others powers that must be used for the common good: speak truthfully. Whenever you speak before an audience, be certain of your facts. When your listeners realize your facts are wrong, they will trust you less: become information literate.