subject
(noun)
A particular area of study.
Examples of subject in the following topics:
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Subjects of Informative Speeches
- Informative speeches can cover many subjects as long as they can be discussed without persuading or altering the perceptions of the audience.
- There are many different subjects that can be used in informative speeches.
- More technical subjects, such as the field of advertising, require more technical information and specific data relevant to the industry.
- Technical subjects especially, but really all informative speeches, benefit from the use of visualizations, such as bar graphs or images.
- In order to differentiate an informative speech from other types of speeches, it is important to stick to the basic facts of the subject.
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Variations in Objectivity
- Ideally, strive for a balance between subjectivity and objectivity in your speech.
- When we are subjective in our speech, we put forth our own experience and bias into the conversation.
- By sticking to hard facts and data, your audience can trust your impartiality to the subject matter.
- Strive for a balance between subjectivity and objectivity in your speech.
- List the benefits of speaking with a balance of objectivity and subjectivity
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Defining Credibility
- Credibility is defined as the objective and subjective components of the believability of a source or message.
- Credibility is defined as the objective and subjective components of the believability of a source or message.
- Credibility is both objective, or based on facts and evidence, and subjective, based on opinions and feelings.
- The subjective aspect of a public speaker's credibility is based on the speaker's self-presentation.
- Here are some tips for earning credibility on a subjective level:
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Interview Preparation
- Prepare for your interview by researching your interview subject and coming up with a list of prepared questions.
- Once you've figured out everything you need to know about your interview subject or interviewer, it is time to prepare your questions.
- Alternatively, you can be even more prepared by coming up with a set of questions for your interview subject or interviewer.
- Make sure you ask enough questions to get the information, or to demonstrate your knowledge of a certain subject or industry.
- Even if you are planning to interview the foremost expert in your subject field, you should always do some research into your interview subject no matter how famous they might be.
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Choosing a Topic
- It's helpful to speak about a topic with which you are already familiar, but sometimes you may be called into situations where you have no prior knowledge about a given subject.
- What words, topics, or other subjects do you associate with that first topic?
- Now what words, topics, or other subjects do you associate with the following word?
- As your cluster begins to grow, you might want to connect smaller spokes to one another and create new links between subjects.
- Set a timer and begin writing whatever thoughts or ideas come to mind about your particular subject.
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Defining an Informative Speech
- There are many different types of informative speeches, including speeches that describe the conditions of a subject and speeches that instruct the audience on how to perform an action.
- The topics covered in an informative speech should help the audience to understand a subject better and to remember what they learned later.
- Instead, the details need to be laid before the audience so that they can make an educated decision or learn about a subject they are interested in.
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Ways of Thinking About Language
- Each word should serve a purpose--to advance your logic and address your speech subject in some way.
- You'll want to not only fully understand your audience for who they are, as this may inform you of their experience with your subject, but you'll also want to understand what has brought them to your speech in the first place.
- Venue and occasion can often dictate both subject matter and formality of your speech.
- What makes you the subject matter expert?
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Types of Material in a Library
- Libraries offer physical, digital, and human resources which can help you research subjects efficiently.
- Of course, libraries also have books on a variety of subjects and often have book-sharing arrangements with other libraries, too.
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Ethical Usage
- It is how well the presenter convinces the audience that he or she is qualified to present (speak) on the particular subject.
- By being a notable figure in the field in question, such as a college professor or an executive of a company whose business is that of the subject.
- By having a vested interest in a matter, such as the person being related to the subject in question.
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Utilizing Devices to Enhance Audience Understanding
- It allows the speaker to have notes or scripts to make sure the important information is covered regarding the subject matter.
- When determining the type of visual aids needed for a speech, the speaker needs to consider the subject matter, audience, and venue so that the right materials are used to enhance audience understanding.