Video 6.1 Managing the Research Process,
although short, had some valuable information. I will work harder to determine
the validity of my resources. This is something that I have done only
half-heartedly in the past, but I see that it is extremely important if you want
to sound like a knowledgeable speaker. I do think that finding credible
speeches can be difficult because, not being an expert on the subject, I may
mistakenly think someone has the credentials to speak on whatever it is that
I’m researching. Also, watching the video reminded me what a great resource the
library really is. I think we have started to forget how valuable books can be
for research because internet is so instant and easy. I also see what a
valuable tool the librarian could be in assisting me in the right direction.
One of the most helpful tools for preparing for
speeches is watching other people do them. Shaura’s speech was especially
helpful because of her use of visual aids. Visual aids are something that I
underrate. I forget about how essential visual aids can be in getting your
point across. Dory’s impromptu speech was interesting because of her use of a
family story to make her point and show how important family is. The story
interested you enough to keep listening so that she would be able to hold your
attention to make her point.
I agree, sometimes it is hard to determine the validity of sources, especially because some sources have really good information, that would probably sound really good in a speech, but they just aren’t a valid website. I also forget about the library sometimes, it is a place that probably gets overlooked because of the ease of use and availability of the internet. The librarian is also around in the library to help start you in the right direction when looking for a book or a valid source. Watching the speeches definitely helps me as well. Watching someone give a good speech shows what really works and how to give a good conversational type speech.
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