Public Speaking in Various Contexts

What are the three general guidelines recommended for ceremonial speeches?

What is the typical length of a speech of introduction?

When presenting an award, what is the main goal of the speech?

What are the three characteristics a speech accepting an award should have?

Unlike a speech of tribute, what should a eulogy AVOID being?

According to the text, speaking in the arts and humanities often involves criticism. Why is being able to give and receive constructive criticism considered very important in these fields?

What are immediacy behaviors, and why are they important in education and training settings?

How long should a lecturer speak before breaking up the lecture with something more interactive, according to the 'Tips for Effective Lectures'?

What is a common critique by biology instructors of student presentations in science courses?

When presenting at an academic conference, why must presenters severely edit their research papers?

What is the primary function of upward communication in an organization?

Why is it important for an employee to frame bad news in a way that highlights their concern for the health of the organization when delivering it to a boss?

What are briefings in a business context?

What is the most common type of workplace presentation, according to the text?

What is the purpose of a feasibility report?

Approximately what percentage of job training is delivered informally while on the job, according to the US Bureau of Labor and Statistics?

What is a 'money slide' in the context of a business presentation to clients or customers?

What is 'mic fright'?

When speaking on television, why is it advised to avoid clothing that is too striped or patterned?

What is a 'sound bite' in the context of a media interview?

In a media interview, if a reporter tries to get you 'off message,' what is the recommended strategy?

What is crisis communication a result of?

What does the term 'stakeholders' mean in the context of crisis communication?

What is the primary characteristic of horizontal communication in a business setting?

What is the culture-general approach to intercultural business communication training preferred by modern scholars?

According to the 'Tips for Running Effective Meetings', what should be done at the end of a meeting?

What is the 'think, pair, share' method used for in discussion facilitation?

When speaking on television, what is the 'tally light'?

What are the four main areas of crisis communication research?

What is the primary characteristic of a 'This I Believe' speech?

What is the primary difference between a toast and a speech of tribute?

In the social sciences, what is a key difference between qualitative and quantitative research evidence?

What is a main focus of speaking in technical courses, such as computer science or engineering?

How many meetings are held each day in the United States, according to the text?

What is the key reason to repeat a question after it is asked during a Q&A session?

What does the term 'cheating out' mean in the context of speaking on television?

What is a key attribute of an effective spokesperson?

Which of the following is an example of a good sound bite?

What is a myth regarding the goal of crisis communicators?

Why must a speaker in a welcome speech announce any changes in the schedule?

What is a defining feature of a toast as a special-occasion speech?

What is the primary goal of speaking in education and training development?

When speaking to executives or supervisors, why should a presenter tailor the message to the 'language of executives'?

What is the primary function of downward communication?

Why should speakers avoid using geographically or culturally specific references like the 'World Series' in some intercultural business contexts?

When should you NOT be afraid of silence when facilitating a discussion?

What is the first step in preparing a speech of introduction?

What is the primary danger of a presenter trying to use humor in a toast without vetting the material first?

What does it mean for an organization to be held liable for 'negligent failure to plan'?

What should a presenter focus on when making a proposal to clients or customers?