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Chapter 11
Developing and Researching a Speech Topic
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Communication
Undergraduate 2
11/04/2012

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subject
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a broad area of knowledge

 

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topic
Definition
some specific aspect of a subject
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brainstorming
Definition
an uncritical, nonevaluative process of generating associated ideas.
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audience analysis
Definition
the study of the intended audience for your speech
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audience adaption
Definition
the process of tailoring your information to the needs, interests, and expectations of your speech audience
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demographics
Definition
data to help you understand basic audience characteristics 
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survey
Definition
a questionaire designed to gather information from people 
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setting
Definition
the occasion and location for your speech 
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general speech goal
Definition
the overall intent of your speech
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specific speech goal
Definition
a single statement of the exact response the speaker wants from the audience 
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secondary research
Definition
the process of locating information about your topic that has been discovered by other people 
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periodicals
Definition
magazines and journals that appear at fixed intervals 
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primary research
Definition
the process of conducting your own study to acquire information for your speech
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examples
Definition
specific instances that illustrate or explain a general factual statement 
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expert opinions
Definition
interpretations and judgements made by authorities in a particular subject area 
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expert
Definition
a person who has mastered a specific subject, usually through long-term study
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anecdotes
Definition
brief, often amusing stories
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narratives
Definition
accounts, personal experiences, tales, or lengthier stories 
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comparisons
Definition
illuminate a point by showing similarities 
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contrasts
Definition
highlight differences 
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plagiarism
Definition
the unethical act of representing a published author's work as your own. 
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