PREPARING TO PARTICIPATEGoals:

To measure your understanding of the chapter objectives through knowledge and application level questions.

To extend your thinking about and/or to apply examples to the course content. To prepare you to participate in class discussion and activities. To prepare you for exams.

Directions:

After reading the chapter, complete the Preparing to Participate questions as thoroughly as possible. After each major section of the chapter, we have provided knowledge and application level questions that will help you prepare for class participation. Each of these are noted with the owl s below. Use the template provided here to record your answers. Remember, the answers to the questions not only function as a device to prepare you for class discussion, they also can act as a review guide for exams. The more thorough your answers are, the more prepared you will be for class and exams.

Knowledge Application

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PREPARING TO PARTICIPATEChapter 1: Introduction to Communication

1.1 Knowledge List and describe the three benefits of studying communication.

ApplicationThink of a time when effective communication was beneficial in your personal or social

life. Describe the communication encounter and the successful outcome.

1.2KnowledgeList and define the six elements of the communication process.

ApplicationWhat would happen if we eliminated feedback in the communication process during:

A personal conversation? A job interview? A public speech?

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PREPARING TO PARTICIPATEChapter 1: Introduction to Communication, Cont.

1.3Knowledge List and explain the three models of communication.

Application Think of a recent communication encounter you have participated in. Can you

identify all of the elements of communication in that encounter?

1.4Knowledge Describe the themes that will run throughout the course.

Application What are your personal goals for this course? What strategies will you use to

accomplish your goals?

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PREPARING TO PARTICIPATEChapter 2: Communication Confidence

2.1Knowledge What is the difference between nervousness and communication apprehension?

Application As you read in this chapter, public speaking is among people's top fears. Why are people afraid to speak in public?

2.2Knowledge What are the three causes of communication apprehension? Explain each.

ApplicationWould you say that you are naturally nervous or extremely anxious? If you are anxious,

which of the three would you attribute your anxieties to?

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PREPARING TO PARTICIPATEChapter 2: Communication Confidence, Cont.

2.3Knowledge Describe the difference between internal and external effects of communication

apprehension.

Application Think of a time when you were apprehensive about a communication encounter. What

happened to you physically and mentally?

2.4Knowledge Describe the four ways to manage communication apprehension.

Application Have you used any of these in the past? If so, which one, and how did this strategy work for you?

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PREPARING TO PARTICIPATEChapter 3: Ethical Communication

3.1 Knowledge Describe the difference between ethics and ethical communication.

ApplicationThink of an example of something that may be legal, but not ethical. Is it possible for something to be ethical, but not legal?

3.2Knowledge List and explain the four standards that can be used to make ethical communication decisions.

Application Think back to an ethical communication dilemma you have faced. How did you decide what was right or wrong in your situation? Did you consider any of the standards or guidelines discussed in the chapter? Did any of these standards help you make your decision?

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PREPARING TO PARTICIPATEChapter 3: Ethical Communication, Cont.

3.3Knowledge Describe the premise of the National Communication Association Credo for Ethical

Communication.

Application Can you think of a speech topic that might violate the NCA credo? Do you think that some speech topics should be banned from being presented in the classroom?

3.4KnowledgeDefine plagiarism.Explain the difference between intentional and unintentional plagiarism.

Application Plagiarism is a problem on college campuses. Do you know of anyone who has plagiarized a paper or speech? Why, do you suppose, they chose to plagiarize? What were the short term consequences of their action? What could be long term consequences of their action?

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PREPARING TO PARTICIPATEChapter 4: Perception & Self-Concept

4.1 Knowledge What are the steps in the process of perception?

Application How do our perceptions affect the way we interpret an event?

4.2 Knowledge What is the relationship between perception and public speaking?

Application How will your perceptions influence the way you prepare your speech?

4.3 KnowledgeWhat are the factors that affect perception?

Application How will these factors affect the way we interpret a communication event?

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PREPARING TO PARTICIPATEChapter 4: Perception & Self-Concept, cont.

4.4 Knowledge What is self-concept?

What is the relationship between perception and self-concept?

Application How does self-concept affect the way we communicate with other people?

How does self-concept affect the way other people communicate with us?

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PREPARING TO PARTICIPATEChapter 5: Choosing Topics

5.1Knowledge Name the three things to consider when selecting a topic for any presentation.Describe two ways to generate ideas for a topic.

Application Generate your own personal inventory.Think about which topics would be interesting to your audience. Your instructor.Be prepared to ask them in class.

5.2Knowledge Define the difference between a general purpose statement and a specific purpose

statement.

Application What are the implications of making persuasive arguments in an informative

speech?

Discuss the difference in the speaker’s role when giving an informative speech versus a persuasive speech.

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PREPARING TO PARTICIPATEChapter 5: Choosing Topics, cont.

5.3KnowledgeWhat are the guidelines for writing specific purposes?

Application Think about how this statement will help you make decisions as you research your topic.

5.4KnowledgeDefine thesis statement and list the five components that should be included in a thesis

statement.

Application Why is it important to have a clear thesis statement? What are the implications of not

providing a clear thesis statement to the audience?

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PREPARING TO PARTICIPATEChapter 6: Analyzing your Audience

6.1Knowledge Discuss why it is important to consider your audience when developing and producing your speech.

Application What would be the consequences of not considering your audience?Can you think of an example when someone said something without considering who they said it to? What happened?

6.2Knowledge Define audience demographics. Give examples of demographic traits.

Application Consider your classroom audience. Which audience demographic traits will be important to consider with your topic? Consider the various classes you are taking. How are the audiences in those classes different from this one?

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PREPARING TO PARTICIPATEChapter 6: Analyzing your Audience, cont.

6.3KnowledgeList six factors to consider when analyzing the speaking situation. Then, note information to consider for each factor.

Application Consider your classroom audience. Assess your speaking situation using the six factors to consider when analyzing your audience.How does speaking in a public forum differ from speaking in a classroom?

6.4Knowledge List and describe the informal and formal methods of gathering information about the audience.

Application Considering your speech topic, what questions (both formal and informal) can you ask your audience?How will you use this information as your research your topic and write your speech? What will you say to connect your speech to your audience?

Name:_____________________________________________________________

PREPARING TO PARTICIPATEChapter 7: Locating Supporting Material

7.1. Knowledge Define information literacy.

Application How can becoming information literate help you, as a consumer, make better decisions?

7.2. Knowledge Describe the three main steps in developing a successful research strategy.

ApplicationHow does each step help you to develop your speech topic?

7.3. Knowledge List and define the five types of supporting material.

Application What types of support material have you used in the past? What types would you like to consider now? Which ones will be best for your topic?

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PREPARING TO PARTICIPATEChapter 7: Locating Supporting Material, Cont.

7.4. Knowledge What should you consider when selecting and incorporating support material for your speech?

Application What are the implications for using support material that may violate one of these considerations?

7.5. Knowledge What information should be included in an oral citation?

Application Why is it important to provide the audience with an oral citation?

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PREPARING TO PARTICIPATEChapter 8: Organizing Ideas

8.1Knowledge Discuss why it is important to organize your ideas clearly.

Application How does the oral style of speeches change the way the information should be presented?

8.2Knowledge The text mentions three factors that influence your choice for an organizational pattern. What are they?List and explain the four organizational patterns mentioned in the text.

Application What would happen is a speaker didn’t follow one of these patterns?

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PREPARING TO PARTICIPATEChapter 8: Organizing Ideas

8.3Knowledge List and explain the four transitional devices described in the text.

Application How does using transitions help the listener?

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PREPARING TO PARTICIPATEChapter 9: Outlining the Presentation

9.1 KnowledgeWhy is outlining important?

ApplicationThink of a time when you have heard someone present a lecture or a speech. Could you identify the parts of the speech? Was the outline structure clear? If not, how could outlining help the speaker?

9.2Knowledge Define preparation outline.List the seven guidelines for developing a preparation outline.

Application Why is it important to use a consistent pattern of labeling and symbols?Why do you think it is important to write the preparation outline in complete sentences?

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PREPARING TO PARTICIPATEChapter 9: Outlining the Presentation, Cont.

9.3Knowledge Define speaking outline.List the four suggestions in the text for developing a speaking outline.

Application What is the difference between a speaking outline and preparation outline? Why is it necessary to do both? What happens if you put too much information on your speaking outline?

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PREPARING TO PARTICIPATEChapter 10: Beginning and Ending the Presentation

10.1 Knowledge Discuss why introductions and conclusions are important.

Application In what ways does the introduction prepare your audience to listen to your speech?What are the implications for neglecting to do so?

10.2 Knowledge Name and explain the four goals for an introduction.

Application Is it always necessary to include each element of the introduction?What might happen if a speaker leaves out the attention getter, the relevance statement, or the credibility statement?

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PREPARING TO PARTICIPATEChapter 10: Beginning and Ending the Presentation, Cont.

10.3 Knowledge Name and explain the two goals for a conclusion.

Application How does the conclusion help the audience to understand and remember the speech?How might the audience feel if the speaker neglects to provide an effective conclusion?

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PREPARING TO PARTICIPATEChapter 11: Using Appropriate Language

11.1KnowledgeWhat are the characteristics or principles of language that serve to explain its’ importance?

Application Think about a word that you typically use to describe something. Draw a triangle of meaning for this word.How does language create a social reality? Provide an example to share.

11.2KnowledgeWhat are the 3 differences between oral style and written style?

Application Should your classroom speeches be more formal or informal in oral style?

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PREPARING TO PARTICIPATEChapter 11: Using Appropriate Language, Cont.

11.3Knowledge What are the four considerations for effective word choice?

Application How do these considerations enhance a speaker’s presentation? Can you think of a time when you heard a speaker neglect one of these suggestions? What happened?

Name:_____________________________________________________________

PREPARING TO PARTICIPATEChapter 12: Designing Presentation Aids

12. 1Knowledge What are the two sides of visual literacy?

Application Why is it important for public speakers to be visually literate?

12. 2Knowledge What are the types of presentation aids?

Application Which types best suit your topic, audience, and classroom situation?

12. 3Knowledge What are the various ways you can display your presentation aid?

Application Which of these technologies will you have available to present your speech?Which of these technologies do you think you might use in your profession?

12. 4Knowledge What are the design considerations for presentation aids?

Application Can you think of a time when someone used a poorly designed aid? What were the consequences?

12. 5Knowledge What are some guidelines for integrating your presentation aid into your speech?

Application Given your classroom set-up, what can you do to integrate your presentation aid in an efficient and effective way?

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PREPARING TO PARTICIPATEChapter 13: Delivering the Presentation

13.1. Knowledge What is the difference between effective and ineffective delivery?

Why is delivery important?

Application Can you think of a public speaker that has effective or ineffective delivery?What does he or she do that is effective or ineffective?

13.2. KnowledgeWhat are the four methods of delivery?

Application Which one are you most likely to use in your classroom presentation?Think of an example when someone you have heard speak used each of these methods.

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PREPARING TO PARTICIPATEChapter 13: Delivering the Presentation, Cont.

13.3. Knowledge What are the aspects of verbal delivery?

ApplicationHow can you vary each of these to enhance your presentation?What happens when there is no variation in verbal delivery?

13.4. KnowledgeWhat are the aspects of nonverbal delivery?

Application What happens when your nonverbal delivery is not consistent with your verbal delivery?

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PREPARING TO PARTICIPATEChapter 14: Communicating in Groups

14.1 KnowledgeDefine the characteristics of groups?What are the advantages and disadvantages of working in a group?Define synergy, groupthink, and interdependence?

Application Based on this definition, what groups do you currently belong to?Are your experiences in this group positive or negative? Why?

14.2 KnowledgeWhat are group norms and roles?

Application What norms do you think will be effective in your group for this class?What roles will you try to have?

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PREPARING TO PARTICIPATEChapter 14: Communicating in Groups, Cont.

14.3 KnowledgeWhat is the role of the leader in a group?

Application Are leaders born or do they emerge?Why or why not?

14.4 Knowledge What are the six steps to reflective thinking?What are some strategies for accomplishing tasks and planning your presentation?

Application How will the six steps to reflective thinking help your group make decisions about your presentation?

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PREPARING TO PARTICIPATEChapter 15: Listening

15.1 Knowledge Discuss two reasons why listening is important.

Application What are the consequences for not listening?

to a family member or friend

to an instructor

to a classmate giving a speech

15.2Knowledge What activities are associated with the process of listening? Hint: HURIER

Application How many times have you heard, "You are hearing, but you are not listening to me." What is the difference?

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PREPARING TO PARTICIPATEChapter 15: Listening, Cont.

15.3Knowledge Describe the four major barriers to listening.

ApplicationName a situation/context in which you find it difficult to listen. Explain the situation, discuss barriers that impede your listening, and brainstorm strategies you can use in that situation/context that will help improve your communication.

15.4Knowledge Explain the five types of listening.

Application When do you engage in each of these? Do you participate in one type more than another? What strategies can you use to enhance your empathetic listening; your critical listening?

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PREPARING TO PARTICIPATEChapter 15: Listening, Cont.

15.5Knowledge Explain the relationship between critical listening and critical thinking.

Application Think of a situation when someone you know did not use critical thinking. What happened? What questions should he/she have considered before acting? Can you identify an instance when you use critical thinking without listening?

15.6 Knowledge List the six behaviors that can improve listening.

Application There are specific behaviors you can engage in to improve your listening. Try experimenting with these in one of your daily conversations. What happened? Did this person treat you differently?

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PREPARING TO PARTICIPATEChapter 16: Building Arguments

16.1 Knowledge Define argument.

Application What's the difference between an argument and a disagreement?What are the consequences of neglecting one of the six elements of a persuasive speech?

16.2KnowledgeWhat are the three persuasive appeals?

Application Which of these appeals do you think is most effective?

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PREPARING TO PARTICIPATEChapter 16: Building Arguments, cont.

16.3Knowledge What are the common fallacies of reasoning?

Application What are the consequences of using reasoning in your speech?What are your perceptions of speakers who use fallacies?

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PREPARING TO PARTICIPATEChapter 17: Understanding Persuasive Principles

17.1 Knowledge What reasons does the text mention for studying persuasion?What is persuasive public speaking?What are the goals of persuasive public speaking?

ApplicationHow is persuasive speaking different from informative speaking?How does the role of the audience change?

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PREPARING TO PARTICIPATEChapter 17: Understanding Persuasive Principles, cont.

17.2KnowledgeWhat are questions of fact, value, and policy?What are the burdens of proof for each?

Application How do you know whether your topic needs to be argued from fact, value, or policy?

17.3KnowledgeWhat organizational patterns are best for questions of fact, value, or policy?

Application How do you decide which organizational pattern is most appropriate for your topic?

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PREPARING TO PARTICIPATEChapter 18: Using Communication in the 21st Century

18.1 Knowledge What does it mean to be a citizen of democracy?

Application What have you learned in this class that will enable you to become a citizen of democracy?

18.2Knowledge What does it mean to use communication for the common good?

Application How will you use the skills learned in this class for common good?

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PREPARING TO PARTICIPATEChapter 18: Using Communication in the 21st Century, Cont.

18.3Knowledge What does it mean to be a consumer of messages?

Application How has taking this class made you a better consumer of messages?