Meridian Community College Past Speeches Reflective Essay

Go back and watch each of your uploaded speech submissions from this semester (Introductory, Informative, Persuasive).  Then write a five paragraph, 500 to 750 word reflective essay on your performances and experiences with these speeches.  Please structure your response according to the following organizational pattern:

Paragraph 1 – Organization

Minimum of 100 words

Based on the information we have discussed in this course, what elements of organization should a speaker consider when giving a speech presentation?

What improvement, if at all, did you see in this area from your first speech to your last speech?  Fully explain your answer. 

Paragraph 2 – Verbal Delivery

Minimum of 100 words

Based on the information we have discussed in this course, what elements of verbal delivery should a speaker consider when giving a speech presentation? 

What improvement did you see in this area from your first speech to your last speech?  Fully explain your answer. 

Paragraph 3 – Nonverbal Delivery

Minimum of 100 words

Based on the information we have discussed in this course, what elements of nonverbal delivery should a speaker consider when giving a speech presentation?

What improvement did you see in this area from your first speech to your last speech?  Fully explain your answer.

Paragraph 4 – Speaking Confidence

Minimum of 100 words

Discuss any issues with speech apprehension you might have faced in this class.

Did you notice any differences in apprehension between the camera only presentation (Introductory) and your live audience presentations (Informative and Persuasive)?

What improvement did you see in this area from your first speech to your last speech?  Fully explain your answer.

Paragraph 5 – Overall Reflections

Minimum of 100 words

Discuss your overall experiences with the online public speaking course?  What did you like?  What didn’t you like?  

IMPORTANT: What advice would you give to a student who is considering taking this class online instead of in a traditional classroom setting?