Reflection On Speech And Goals

Guan Wang

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Introduction Speech-and Goals Setting Reflection Paper

1. Please comment on what went well and what did not go well during your speech. Last class, I did a quick speech to my classmates to introduce myself because I did not have partner. I think I did well on my first speech. I was prepared for my presentation and read aloud for several times to make my structure clearly. However, there are still lots of things that I need to work on. I was a little bit nervous during the speech and did not relax at all, so I lack some eye contact to the audience. The professor also mention that I do not have a rising tone. 2. Integrating your own reflections and the instructor’s feedback on your speech, identify areas

I also will have many explanation on some points to help me memorize my speech.

Meanwhile, video recording it and try to find whether the thing that I did not do well in the first speech and still exist in the second speech. Final step, figure out all the things I did not do well and practice as much as I can to make sure that I could show my confidence to the audience. 6.Clearly identify 3 areas of learning/improvement that you would like to focus on throughout the semester.

Throughout this semester, there are three aspects I would like to focus on. The first is that I need to be confident and willing to make eye contact with the audience so that I would give my audience an impression of confidence.

Secondly, I need to prepare my speech a lot ahead of time, so that when I come to the stage, I will not be nervous and would show my speech to my audience with a better effect.

Third of all, I will watch a lot of famous people’s speech and learn how their tone goes throughout the speech and try to apply those tactics on my own speech. So that my speech will be more

Standing there, talking confidently will let me give a really good impression to the clients and let them think that I am really professional and trustworthy. So that they would be more willing to work with me. 8. Looking over the syllabus for this semester, what speeches/assignments do you believe will help you the most to achieve the improvements you are seeking?

In my point of view, I think I may good at Speech Four which is a Persuasive Speech. I expect this speech because I am good at persuasive others and change their opinions. I can choose my the topic I liked so that I would have much interests on it. I would build a big picture through a small point. In addition, because I can choose topic freely, I would have enough confidence to give a speech. 9. Have you taken any other speech classes, or been involved in Toastmasters, or any other school or business activities that have helped you improve your speaking skills up until