Assignment:
Overview:
You will take the Personal Report of Public Speaking Anxiety (PRPSA) in MindTap, reflect on your results in a brief 2-3 minute video journal. Were you surprised at your results? Do they match how you feel about public speaking? What tips or tricks have worked for you to overcome any fear you may have had about public speaking? How are you feeling about the upcoming speech presentation? Is there anything in particular that worries you the most about the speech?
Instructions:
In your video Journal address the following:
• Were you surprised at your results?
• Do they match how you feel about public speaking?
• What tips or tricks have worked for you to overcome any fear you may have had about public speaking?
• How are you feeling about the upcoming speech presentation?
• Is there anything in particular that worries you the most about the speech?
MindTap Tools:
• You will record and save your speech in MindTap:
o Click on the MindTap Content folder link in the Unit.
o Choose "Video Journal: Overcoming Speaker Anxiety (Unit 5)" and record and save your journal entry.
• You will then go to the Unit 5 Discussion and discuss your results with the class.
Tips and Guidelines:
• Pay attention to your presentation style. Be sure to speak loudly and clearly so the audience can hear you.
Introduction to Communication
Video Journal: Overcoming Speaker Anxiety
• Record your video in a small, quiet space with plenty of light and be sure there is no audio feedback on the recording.
• Position yourself in the center of the frame so your facial expressions and other body language are in clear view.
• Think about your appearance. Dress appropriately for your speech, like you would in a classroom environment.
• Pay attention to the time requirements and stay within the limits.
• Prepare your speech and practice it a few times before submitting.
Requirements:
• Video length: 2 to 3 minutes
• Speak clearly and concisely