Course Textbook: The Natural Speaker, 8th Ed. Randy Fujishin
Ch. 3 Reading Questions
1. What does the book say that KISS stands for? Do you agree with this acronym? Why or why not?
2. Explain the 3 principles of public speaking and why each is important:
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3. According to the book, what important elements should the Introduction of your speech include? What about the conclusion?
4. According to the book, what should you write on your speaking note card? Why do you think this would be beneficial to you?
Ch. 4 Reading Questions
1. Why is brainstorming important when you decide on a topic? What does the book say you should keep in mind when you brainstorm?
2. Why should you determine your specific purpose for speaking before you write your speech?
3. Why is it important to analyze your audience before choosing a topic to speak about? What assumptions can you make about the audience in our speech class?
4. Is it possible that a topic you find interesting might not interest the audience? How can you find a way to connect your material when you might not share things in common with the audience?
2. What are acceptable feeding practices for babies?
(obesity ) What are acceptable feeding practices for babies? How important is body image in different cultures? How do we teach children to make healthy choices? Is it acceptable to restrict children’s food intake and how?
Writing Guidelines:
1.Provide an introduction stating the importance of the sociocultural issue and why you were interested in the topic.
2.Describe the issue. Reference theories and examples to explain its importance as it relates to children and their development.
3.Discuss the issue from:
a. the perspective of UAE culture -What practices are usual in the UAE.
b. compare the UAE practices to that of at least 2 other cultures; what are the similarities or differences based on comparisons to the other cultures. important (make it as a table in the paper)
4.As a result of your research, what are some possible recommendations that you may give for use with family, community, and school/classroom (make reference to relevant reading) also, most important is to focus on UAE.
5.The paper should be typed, double-spaced, 12 pt. font, and should be no more/no less than 4 pages in length (not including title page and references).
6.Cite the sources of theories, terms, concepts, ideas where appropriate in the text and in the reference list at the end of the paper, using APA referencing style.
3. Company Information Memo
You will research the company/organization which you have found on your job posting and will research on it so you are prepared for a potential interview. Look on the company’s website for information on the company’s history, the company’s community involvement, types of projects accomplished as well as future goals, and the corporate structure, and the work culture; what’s it like to be an employee there. The more that you show you know about the company, the better. Provide the company information in a memo addressed to me. Remember you have to write it in the form of a memo so please use proper formatting. Students who don’t use the proper formatting will not be given a chance to revise the memo.
2) The second assignment you will do is to find references. Whenever you take up a job, you are required to furnish at least three references. They can’t be your famioy members or friends for this assignment. They have to be professional references meaning from school or your work place. For references, complete as it should be, meaning having at least 3 people (not family), and for each reference to have:
Name, company, mailing address, phone, and email and post them on the forum under " Post your references here. Please look at the job project overview file to know more about your projects.
