TorieMcGauley's+Journal

Journal Entry #1 (9/3/10) We talked about how we coulf make it, we decided to make it a cylinder type, by wrapping newspapers around each other. Yes, it would if the group can communicate well and work together. Because to make building of the tower successful you have to be able to communicate properly, just as you do when you give a speech. Yes, we had one over where and how much tape we to use, because of the limit of tape we were given. It made it difficult to work together because we were arguing at the beginning.
 * How did your group use the preparation time provided?
 * Did/would have a good plan make the building process easier?
 * How could this help you with writing a speech?
 * Did your group have any misunderstandings?
 * If so, how did that affect the process?

Journal Entry #2 (9/17/10) Using what the book says about listening, explain specific ways to demonstrate good listening. In what ways are good listening skills different between interpersonal communication (one on one) and public speaking (one to group)? How are they the same? Use examples from your life to support your statements as well as quotes from the book.

Some examples of specific ways to demonstrate good listening are come prepared to listen, avoid any distractions if possible, identify the central idea of the speech, identify the main points of the speech, think along with the speech as their speech progresses, and take notes as effectively as possible. Ways that good listening skills are different between interpersonal and public speaking are you do not have to take notes. Ways that they are the same are that you should still follow and think along with who you are talking with. Such as if you are talking with your best friend you don't have to take notes on you two's conversations but yet you still need to be prepared to listen and think along with them.

Journal Entry #3 (10/8/10) Why does Mrs. James care so much about plagiarism? What can I do to make sure I don't show up in one of her examples in the future?

Mrs. James cares about plagiarism because it is stealing. Plagiarism is taking someone elses work and passing as your own. To prevent being one of Mrs. James examples in the future, I can cite any information i get or if i am quoting someone I can say "According to," or "This person said," that way you are giving that person credit for that information.

Journal Entry #4 (10/22/10) Watch the videos in the sidebar of the website for visual aids. Write a journal entry detailing good and bad examples in each of the videos.

In the first video the girl used visual aids effectively she kept eye contact amd she kept talking as she used her visual aid. In the second video the girl failed to use her visual aid effectively she turn her back on her audience and did not know where the pictures for each type of tattoo were.

Journal Entry #5 (11/5/10) Reflect on the progress you are making during speaking. Write a journal entry entailing at least 3 ways that you have improved since your first speech in class.

In the months I have been in speech I have improved in lessing my use of word/sentence fillers such as, Ummmm. Like. Uhhhh. Ect... I also improve with making more eye contact during my speeches and keeping my emotions in check and staying calm.

Journal Entry #6 (12/3/10) For your final Journal Entry (this makes #6), reflect on the semester. What did you learn? Is there something that you think is still missing? Did you enjoy this class?

Throughout this semester I have learn how to stay calm while giving a speech; along with learning how to keep my emotions in check. I do not think anything is missing, I have learned a lot in your class and believe you have given me all I need to effectively give a well organized and thought out speech. I enjoyed your class but I do have to say I still am not a big fan of public speaking. Thank you for teaching me.