#3 Plagiarism is very serious at any level, but outright using of an entire article and claiming it as your own tops the list in speech class. My view is that the speaker needs to be confronted privately in a firm yet caring way. I may not know the history of this student, nor do I know the …show more content…
If you overestimate what the audience knows then they may tune out, get lost and miss the point you are trying to convey. To help avoid this situation make sure to relate the subject directly to the audience, don 't be too technical, personalize your ideas, and be creative. Reading your audience during the speech is a good way to judge their comprehension. Avoiding eye contact with you is a key that they are not engaged and may not understand the subject matter. A quick Q&A could help identify the deficiencies and get you back on