Writing A Concept Paper
Writing A Concept Paper
OF COMMUNICATION
PREPARED BY NINA JANE A. LABASTIDA, M.A.Ed
UNIT OBJECTIVES
Pitch. This refers to the highness and lowness of the tone of the voice.
Volume. This refers to the loudness or softness of the sound.
Rate. This refers to the speed at which words are spoken. Pause. This refers to
the temporary stop in the vocal delivery. Animation. This refers to the liveliness
of the voice.
Vocal Clarity. This refers to proper pronunciation.
Vocal Quality. This refers to the distinct characteristic of one’s voice.
PHYSICAL DELIVERY:
Facial Expression.
Facial expressions communicate a range of emotions and are also associated with
various moods or personality traits. Facial expressions help set the emotional tone for
a speech, and it is important that your facial expressions stay consistent with your
message.
Eye Contact.
Eye contact is an important element of nonverbal communication in all
communication settings. As a speaker, eye contact can also be used to establish
credibility and hold your audience’s attention.
PHYSICAL DELIVERY:
Gestures.
Gestures include arm and hand movements. By this point in your life, you have a whole vocabulary of
hand movements and gestures that spontaneously come out while you’re speaking. Some of these
gestures are emphatic and some are descriptive (Koch, 2007).
Posture.
Posture is the position we assume with our bodies, either intentionally or out of habit. In a formal
speaking situation, it’s important to have an erect posture that communicates professionalism and
credibility. In informal settings, it may be appropriate to lean on a table or lectern, or even sit among
your audience members. In most speaking situations, it is best to keep your head up, facing your
audience. A droopy head doesn’t communicate confidence. Consider the occasion important, as an
inappropriate posture can hurt your credibility.
PHYSICAL DELIVERY:
Movement.
Sometimes movement of the whole body, instead of just gesturing with hands, is
appropriate in a speech. This allows you to concentrate on managing anxiety and focus
on more important aspects of delivery like vocal variety, avoiding fluency hiccups and
verbal fillers, and improving eye contact.
Appearance.
Looking like a credible and prepared public speaker will make you feel more like one
and will make your audience more likely to perceive you as such. This applies to all
speaking contexts: academic, professional, and personal.
PREPARATION FOR A BETTER
SPEECH:
The Speaker.
Draw from your personal experience. Make use of your hobbies.
Use the knowledge you gained from your other subjects. Pick a topic regarding
current events.
Choose a timely and relevant topic.
PREPARATION FOR A BETTER
SPEECH:
Occasion.
Time. The audience may have different moods and feelings according to the time
the speech is delivered.
Place. The place of gathering may be a factor in the success of your speech. You
should consider the venue of your speaking engagement.
Program. Your role in the program will determine the length of your speech.
PREPARATION FOR A BETTER
SPEECH:
The Audience
The speaker should consider the common characteristics of the audience.
Audience interest will depend on their age and gender.
Gathering of Materials
Yourself as the speaker. More materials.
Library
ORGANIZING THE SPEECH
CONTENT:
Memorized speaking is the rote recitation of a written message that the speaker has
committed to memory. Actors, of course, recite from memory whenever they
perform from a script in a stage play, television program, or movie scene. When it
comes to speeches, memorization can be useful when the message needs to be exact
and the speaker doesn’t want to be confined by notes.