Communication Outline Needs to Be Written.

Ali El Samad

Communication 103

Speech of Introduction outline

02/03/15

I First, I will introduce my topic to the audience.

a. “Jeb Bush likes illegals because of his wife.” This was a tweet by presidential aspirant Donald Trump on July 4th as he made reference to the policies supported by his running mate in the presidential race.

b. Across the world, communication is important since it helps us to share our feelings, information and to interact with others. As a society, communication is a crucial part of our daily interactions and regardless of our age or career; we talk to several people on a regular basis. This freedom of speech is further enshrined in the American Constitution where the law stipulates that people have the right to freely articulate their thoughts. However, apart from passing information, the language and words can also be used to cause conflict in the world. Throughout his campaign, Donald Trump has issued various statements that are highly controversial. While they may express his true feelings, the result of such utterances has been to spread fear and discomfort among marginalized communities and those running against him. Furthermore, there might be some sense in what he is saying, but the manner in which we communicate has a role in regards to the perception of the final message by the target audience.

c. In this speech, I will therefore analyze the importance of the right mode of delivery in communication, narrate personal experiences and then draw a conclusion on what I have learn based on my experiences and observations.

II One recurrent topic across the world is the issue of terrorism, and the increasing attacks against the US have led to the deployment of thousands of troops in various terrorism hotspots. As the Commander in Chief, the President has the mandate to authorize such attacks and draw public support for his actions.

a. To analyze the importance of the mode of delivery in communication, I will compare the speeches of various statesmen regarding the war on terror. After the attacks on September 11 2001, George Bush gave a speech in which he states that, “Tonight we are a country awakened to danger and called to defend freedom. Our grief has turned to anger, and anger to resolution. Whether we bring our enemies to justice, or bring justice to our enemies, justice will be done.” In 2014, Barack Obama declared that, “let unchecked, these terrorists could pose a growing threat beyond that region, including to the United States.” Both of these statements were sufficient in rallying the support if the American people against terrorism. In contrast, in December presidential aspirant Donald Trump called for the ban of Muslims entering the US as one of his main strategies of dealing with terrorism. All of these individuals had the right agenda in their mind while making these declarations, however, the mode of delivery had a huge impact on the final message. While the two presidential statements elicited support, Trump’s statements resulted in condemnation throughout the world. In the course of communication, we should strive to direct our statements at specific individuals and not an entire group as a while. This is because the message may be misunderstood and may not have the desired impact.

b. People also react differently based on the manner in which someone talks to them. This is notable in restaurants where waiters take orders from multiple customers. On one visit, a customer at the next table across the restaurant, “Why is my food talking so long, I do not have the whole day!.” The waiter who was on her way to the table with the food was so startled that she dropped the dishes. While the man had a valid argument that needed to be addressed, the manner in which he expressed himself was wrong. In my view, people should briefly put themselves in the shoes of the recipient before making any form of communication, regardless of their position in the society.

III In conclusion,

a The manner in which we communicate (the delivery) has a direct impact on the final perception of the message by the target audience.

b In the public, statements by leaders should show respect for different cultures and should not be abusive towards people of different cultures. Even though people have differences, this should not be expressed in an offensive manner as this shows ones arrogance.

c At a personal level, everyone also expects to be treated with respect. It would be wrong for us to point fingers at Donald Trump for his controversial statements, yet we shout out orders at the janitor and the gardeners we come across on a regular basis. Everyone has a role in promoting the proper communication skills. Apart from ensuring the right message is passed across, it also makes the recipient to respect the person communicating.