Monday, November 12, 2007

Something to think of in Oral Communication

In studying public speaking which is so important in all careers in life, there are so many lessons discussed. The books and other references have own ways of discussing this matter dependent on the styles of the authors.

I simplified important points in oral communication for us not to forget wherever we are.

It is a matter of spelling MODELS and we will always remember. Why "models"? Because these following points of consideration should always be in our paradigm or mindset as a pattern whenever we would be involved in public speaking:

M - Message

We must be sure of WHAT we will be talking about.

O - Occasion

It is very necessary to know first WHY we would be giving a speech and WHEN will it be.

D - Delivery

HOW to present the topics of discussion must be prepared to have an idea of possible outcome.

E - Environment

The place WHERE any of us would be giving a speech must be assessed well to know the things needed as a result of such assessment.]

L - Listener(s)

The people TO WHOM we would be communicating orally is a very crucial factor knowing that each of them has different personalities, preferences, age levels, etc.

S - Speaker

This emphasizes credibility as there is a scrutiny of WHO is best to give a speech on a certain topic at hand.

I hope this guiding points in an acronym form would be a great help for us in any speaking engagement.

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