Journal # 8
SPC 100
Frank DeMers
I felt more comfortable with this speech generally. I’m not sure if this was due to the fact that my speaking abilities may be improving or if it was due to the nature and contents of the speech.
I can say though that some of the feedback I received was very helpful. I was able to incorporate some of the feedback into my final speech. I also found that having a chance to view other people’s speeches helped me. To be able to see how others had approached the speech and to see that others had shown improvement was actually very encouraging.
The nature and purpose of this speech made it easier for me to connect with it on a personal level. Reading in the chapter helped me to see that there is a “set formula” that I could use to develop the framework of the speech. This doesn’t prevent me from being creative or from including my feelings, emotions and passion into the final speech. This was for me another example of how having a process to create the speech, makes it easier to develop the speech.
I found the process of creating this speech to be easier. I think that I am becoming more confident and comfortable with presenting as I gain more practice. I can see that there is still work to do and areas where I can improve, but I am also enthusiastic to see the progress I’ve made so far.
