What are good examples of best practice in public speaking that you have witnessed? Think, for example, of a public speaker that you have seen who impressed you. Why did they impress you?
What are some less good examples of public speaking? Why would you say this was not so good?
c. Think about the follow ‘types’ of public speaking:
A government minister speaking in Parliament
` A barrister arguing a case before a court
A salesperson pitching a product to a buyer
A comedian performing in front of an audience
An academic giving a lecture
What skills are needed for any of the above types of public speaking? Do any of the above share any particular skills? What are the key differences in approach that should be taken in each? Which of the above most closely resembles the tone of your approach to your presentation?
How have you, up until now in your academic career, reflected on your performance in the following situations?
In written assignments
In oral presentations (if applicable)
In written exams
What tools were available to you to aid each of these reflective processes?
Have you begun to reflect on any aspects of your LW304 project? For instance, have you had cause to reflect on the proposal that you previously submitted following your first supervisory meeting?
In order to ensure that your reflective statement is an accurate representation of the LW304 process, how are you going to keep records of what you have done? What advantages/disadvantages are there to be had be keeping a weekly log of activities that catalogues what you have done, what you could have done, what went well and what could be improved upon?