EXTRA Credit Speech
Option 2- Theory Paper
Point value: up to 20 pts per paper
This option has you take a closer look at a communication theory. Select one of the theories from the list below, look up some background information about that theory, and then write a brief paper.
The paper should be at least 2 pages long, use Times New Roman font in size 12, double spaced, with 1-inch margins on all sides. Be sure to cite the information you pull from outside sources.
The paper should contain three sections:
An introduction and brief overview and explanation of the selected theory
ONE in-depth application of the theory to show how it functions in everyday scenario
Do not provide multiple examples. Choose one and explain it in detail.
Your opinion of the theory
Do you think it is good or bad? Can it be improved? Support your opinions with valid arguments as to why you think these things
Theory list for option 2:
| -Dialectical model/theory
-Attribution theory -Rules Theory -Inoculation theory -Social Penetration Model |
-Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis
-Social Judgment Theory -Social Exchange Theory -Expectancy Violation Theory -Elaboration Likelihood Model (ELM) |
-Uncertainty Reduction Theory
-Theory of Reasoned Action -Communication Accommodation Theory -Equity Theory -Protection Theory |
Option 3- Speaker Critique
Point value: up to 5 pts each
This option has you work on critical listening and thinking by critiquing speeches. You can earn up to 20 points if you complete critiques for all 4 of the provided speeches. The 10 questions must be responded to for each video separately if completing more than one critique.
View a speech from the links provided:
–Phil Davison
–Malala Yousafzai (start video at 1:10
–Leonardo DiCaprio
–Emma Watson (start video at 1:25)
Once you finish viewing the speech write a response to the following set of questions for each speech you wish to critique. Type the question and follow it with the response. Each response should be in complete sentences, although one or two sentences per question are sufficient.
From what you can gather, what was the setting of the speech?
2. What was the speaker’s purpose?
3. Were the auditory aspects of delivery (volume, rate, articulation, tone, fluency) effective?
4. What types of language did the speaker use to engage the audience? (Descriptions, analogies, narratives, metaphors)
5. How were the speaker’s gestures and body movements?
6. Was there adequate eye contact with the audience?
7. How did the audience respond to the speaker?
8. Did the overall organization flow? Did it make sense?
9. Was there a memorable final thought to close?
10. What was your overall impression of the speaker?
