Gathering Material & Supporting Ideas for Public Speaking

What are some ways to gather material for a speech?

• Recalling &

  using knowledge and past experiences

• Conducting a quantitative or qualitative research

• Using AI for efficiency

• Conducting interview

What is the importance of librarians in research?

• They can help locate specific books/data

• They provide emotional support

• They can help us to conduct interviews

• They are experts in reading researches

What should speaker do before an interview?

• Define the purpose of the interview

• Dress appropriately to impress the interviewees

• Record the interview to help for a better understanding

• Review the interview notes

What is a preliminary bibliography?

• A list of works that might contain helpful information when writing the speech text

• A summary of the speech using as reference or ideas

• A list of interview questions related with the topic

• A collection of famous personal experiences whose related with the topic

What are some tips for taking notes efficiently?

• Take plenty of notes

• Use a consistent format

• Avoid taking notes to pay a full attention on the speaker

• Only write down valuable quotes which reflect audiences

What are the benefits of using a consistent format for notes?

• Increased confusion and disorganization
• Higher chances of forgetting information
• Less effective communication with peers
• Improved organization, easier review, & better information retention

What types of examples can be used to support our ideas?

• Fictional stories speaker's made up that relate with the topic

• Random yet unknown quotes

• Case studies

• Personal anecdotes, statistical data, expert testimonials, hypothetical scenarios.

What is the importance of using statistics in our speeches?

• Statistics make speeches longer and sound mindful

• Statistics add credibility & persuasiveness

• Statistics are only useful in scientific research speeches

• Statistics are irrelevant to audience engagement

What is the difference between expert testimony and peer testimony?

• Expert testimony is always more reliable than peer testimony.
• Peer testimony is based on scientific research, while expert testimony is anecdotal.
• Expert testimony is given by anyone with experience, while peer testimony requires formal education.
• Expert testimony is based on specialized knowledge, while peer testimony is based on shared experiences.

What guidelines should speakers follow when citing sources orally?

• Only mention the author's name and ignore the title.
• Clearly state the author's name, title of the work, date of publication, and provide context.
• Use only the publication date and skip the author's name.
• Cite sources without providing any context.