WestCoast SPCH142 Week 2 Assignment Self-Introduction Speech Latest 2021 June

SPCH142 Oral Communication

Week 2 Assignment  

Self-Introduction Speech

Self-Introduction Based on a Personal Object: In the academic environment, you are often required to introduce yourself to a body of people. The purpose for an introduction may vary; you might be required to introduce yourself to network with other students, or share your experience about a particular subject/topic. Introduction speeches can be formal or informal.

Your self-introduction speech should include:

An effective, overarching theme with logical main points (which includes a personal object as a visual aid)

An interesting “hook” that provides a preview of specific main points

Smooth transitions between sections of your speech (“First,” “Second,” “In conclusion,” etc.)

A summary of your key points at the end

What should you talk about?

Talk about a particular aspect of your life or personality that describes something about who you are. Examples include a hobby, the ways you like to spend your free time, your career goals, your favorite subject, or your family.

Choose only one topic to discuss. For instance, your speech could be about your hobby as a marathon runner.

Stick to your chosen topic and do not introduce additional topics into your speech. Then choose two or three supporting points and a personal object as a visual aid that allow you to go into more detail about that aspect of who you are.

Remember this rule of public speaking. Every speech, including this one, should have:

An introduction: “Hi my name is ______. Marathon running is a lot like being in school. It’s an endurance race.”

A body (with two or three main points): training for marathons (what it entails, how far do you run, how often), marathons you have run (locations, your time)

A conclusion: “Think of school as a marathon sport and keep up the pace. And if you ever want to go for a run, let me know!”

Delivery: You may extemporaneously glance at your notes or speaking outline, but do not read.

Time: 3 to 5 minutes

Your speech should be between 3 and 5 minutes long.

Practice your speech to ensure it meets the time guidelines.

Due: Sunday, 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time)

Points Possible: 100

Recording, Uploading, and Submitting

Videos can be recorded using any software or tool, but all videos are required to be uploaded to My Panopto Videos for assignment submission.

You can also use the Panopto Desktop Recording tool to create your video.

For detailed instructions on using Panopto, see Getting Started with Panopto in the Course Resources module.

Preparation:

When drafting your speech, consider audience, purpose, and organization.

Your speech should have three main parts:

Introduction

Body

Conclusion

Rehearse your speech

You improve every time you practice

Rehearse out loud and in front of a mirror

Rehearse with a peer who is willing to provide feedback

Recording the Video:

Make eye contact with your audience (your Webcam).

Use an extemporaneous speaking style.

Vary your tone of voice as appropriate, speak loudly, and pace yourself well.

Maintain an alert posture throughout the delivery of your speech and use natural gestures.

Try to avoid any distracting mannerisms.