Speech#2 - Persuasive Speech Critiques

Post your speech critiques here. Be sure to include the topic of their speech and details that comment on three strengths and three needed improvements. You should give your speech partner some suggestions on how to make the improvements in your post. I am looking for details in this blog and not just a listing of ideas. It is your job in posting to illustrate that you understand what makes for an effective speech presentation from the point of view of the listener (receiver). Did the argument move you to take action based on the evidence? Be sure to comment on the strength of the argument regarding details, research and evidence.Please use only the person's first name.

Making Online Connections

Do you have a facebook account? A Myspace account? The increased use of blackberries, PDA's cellphones is creating an increase in the number of people disclosing information in writing that they would not share in a face to face siutation. According to research cited in Seiler and Beall, Communication:making connections, Women are more likely than men to form relationships on the internet. The research found that 72 percent of women and 55 percent of men surveryed who interact on the internet have formed personal online relationships. What have you found in your experience to be true? Have you formed personal relationships over the internet? Have you found yourself disclosing personal information that you would not communicate in a face-to-face interaction? Can interactions occuring over technology ever replace or fulfill the interpersonal needs experienced in a face-to-face situation?

What Kind of Listener Are You? (#4)

What kind of listener are you? Take this listening test. Discuss one area of improvement listed in your results. Comment in the blog based on the listening tips in our text how you can improve in this area. Be sure to personalize it and used specific stratgies that you will utilized to make positive changes in your listening area.