SPC2608-7219-11:15Am-Group4

  Over the few days each group shared a different part of our public speech project. Watching my classmates helped me learn more about what goes into giving a great speech. Each group had a different style of presenting and I saw how the way a person speaks can affect the audience. I noticed that presentations were easier to follow when the speakers explained their ideas clearly. Looking at the class and speaking with a voice also helped keep people interested. Good transitions and looking at the audience made it easier to understand how each point connected to the next. My group talked about how elections can influence the economy. We explained the views that Democrats and Republicans have on taxes, jobs and prices. Our topic showed that the decisions made by the government can impact families, businesses and college students. Economic issues such, as inflation and the cost of living can change how people live every day. One thing I learned is that these policies can have both neg...

Reflection on the Group Presentation: Elections Matter — The Economy Participating in the group presentation about "Elections Matter" and the economy gave me the opportunity to look more closely at how political decisions influence our everyday lives. Before working on this project, I understood that elections were important because they determine who leads the country and makes decisions about public policies. However, researching the economy helped me understand that elections have a much broader impact. Decisions involving government spending, employment, wages, inflation, taxes, and other economic policies can affect businesses, families, students, and the opportunities available to future generations. My responsibilities in the group were to present the introduction, explain the connection between economic policies and college students, discuss the Democratic Party's documented position on jobs, wages, and employment, and deliver part of the conclusion. Having severa...

 For my first presentation in this class , I had mixed feelings . Before presenting , I was pretty nervous because speaking in front of the class is something that I am still trying to get  more comfortable with . I was mostly worried about forgetting how to talk because English is my second language or getting stuck while speaking . I also get nervous when I know that everyone is looking at me , so I tried to focus on what I had practiced . Once I started the presentation I felt better because I could use notes and read . I think one thing I did well was organizing my slides and keeping the information simple . I tried not to put too much information on the slides because I think it is easier for the audience to pay attention when there are not a lot of words . However I think I could have been more confident while speaking . Sometimes I notices that I was speaking a little too fast because I was nervous . About my classmates , everyone there had a different way of presenting...

 Reflection on Public Speaking When I first Stated this Public Speaking class, I honestly saw it mostly as a class that I needed to take because it was required for my degree. I did not expect it to be one of the classes that would have a major impact on me. However, after going through the different topics that were presented, I realized that public speaking is not only about standing in fron of a classroom and giving a speech. It involves communication, confidence, organization, listening, adapting to different audiences, and being able to express ideas clearly. These are skills that can be useful in many different situations, including my future career.  The first group Covered Chapters 1 though 4, wich focused on the fundations of public speaking. Some of the main topics included the evolution of public speaking, building confidence, listening, and developing a purpuse and a topic for a speech. One thing I found Important from these topic was the idea that becoming a bette...

  Hi Readers ! It's Justin and I am back with another blog post where I will talk about my recent project on the chapters of my school's Public Speaking class. Starting off with my group which was Group 4, specifically my portion was about Understanding Argument. I will say that this project was challenging for me in certain ways. I would say presentations, although I tend to do well in them, are always a big struggle for me. I suffer from a lot of anxiety especially when it comes to presentations, so stepping out of my comfort was something that was difficult for me. Even though I struggled with the anxiety that came with presenting, I still learned a lot from this project. One of the biggest things I learned was how important it is to understand an argument before trying to present or explain it to other people. Understanding an argument is not just about knowing what someone is saying, but also being able to recognize their main point, the evidence they use, and the reason...