Anxiety

Due Date: Sunday at 11:59 pm of Unit 5 Points: 100 Overview: You will take the Personal Report of Public Speaking Anxiety (PRPSA) in MindTap, reflect on your results in a brief 2-3 minute video journal. Were you surprised at your results? Do they match how you feel about public speaking? What tips or tricks have worked for you to overcome any fear you may have had about public speaking? How are you feeling about the upcoming speech presentation? Is there anything in particular that worries you the most about the speech? Instructions: In your video Journal address the following:

• Were you surprised at your results? • Do they match how you feel about public speaking? • What tips or tricks have worked for you to overcome any fear you may have had

about public speaking? • How are you feeling about the upcoming speech presentation? • Is there anything in particular that worries you the most about the speech?

MindTap Tools:

• You will record and save your speech in MindTap: o Click on the MindTap Content folder link in the Unit. o Choose “Video Journal: Overcoming Speaker Anxiety (Unit 5)” and record

and save your journal entry. o Return to Unit 5 in Blackboard, click on the assignment, and type ”Done”

in the box for it to be graded. • You will then go to the Unit 5 Discussion and discuss your results with the class.

Tips and Guidelines:

• Pay attention to your presentation style. Be sure to speak loudly and clearly so the audience can hear you.

COM107: Introduction to Communication

Unit 5 Video Journal: Overcoming Speaker Anxiety

• Record your video in a small, quiet space with plenty of light and be sure there is no audio feedback on the recording.

• Position yourself in the center of the frame so your facial expressions and other body language are in clear view.

• Think about your appearance. Dress appropriately for your speech, like you would in a classroom environment.

• Pay attention to the time requirements and stay within the limits. • Prepare your speech and practice it a few times before submitting.

Requirements:

• Video length: 2-3 minutes • Speak clearly and concisely.

Be sure to read the criteria by which your work will be evaluated before you write and again after you write.

Evaluation Rubric for Unit 5 Video Journal

CRITERIA Deficient Needs Improvement Proficient Exemplary

(0-8 Points) (9-11 Points) (12-14 Points) (15 Points) Statements of if you were surprised at the results

The statement is missing or poorly defined.

The statement is present, but missing key details.

The statement is present, but missing minor details.

The statement is well defined including all details.

Statement of if the results match how you feel about public speaking

The statement is missing or poorly defined.

The statement is present, but missing key details.

The statement is present, but missing minor details.

The statement is well defined including all details.

Shares tips and tricks for overcoming fears about public speaking

There are no tips and tricks offered or are poorly defined.

The tips and tricks presented may or may not be effective in overcoming anxiety or may not be easy be easy to remember.

The tips and tricks are effective.

The tips and tricks are effective and simple to use and remember in overcoming speaker anxiety and presented in a confident manner.

Statements on feeling on upcoming speech and any worries you may have

The statements are missing or poorly defined.

The statements are present, but missing key details.

The statements are present, but missing minor details.

The statements are well defined including all details.

(0-5 Points) (6-7 Points) (8-9 Points) (10 Points) Dressed appropriately

Speaker is not appropriately dressed as if presenting in a classroom setting.

N/A N/A

Speaker is appropriately dressed as if presenting in a classroom setting.

Adequate lighting Video is very dark or far too bright. Speaker is not distinguishable from the background.

Video is viewable but is somewhat dark or too bright. Speaker is somewhat distinguishable from the background.

Video is viewable but is slightly dark or slightly bright. Speaker is distinguishable from the background.

Video has very well balanced lighting and visually clear. Speakerstands out well from the background.

Adequate voice clarity and volume

Voice is not heard. Voice is not easily heard and words are not articulated well.

Voice is heard but words may or may not be articulated well.

Voice is clearly heard and words are articulated well.

Video time length Less than 2 or more than 3 minutes.

N.A N/A More than 2 and less than 3 minutes.