
Communication

What is communication?
Welcome! If you would like more information about this area, or classes we offer please contact Greg Rickert.
Program Contact
Greg Rickert
Communication Program Coordinator
238 Moloney Building, Cooper Campus
(859) 246-6332
gregory.rickert@kctcs.edu
Student Resources
Public Speaking
- Speech Descriptions (PDF) (new window)
- Speech Preparation Form (PDF) (new window)
- Videotape Self-Analysis (PDF) (new window)
COM 181
Reference Sheet: SUPPORTING MATERIALS
A speaker's use of supporting materials can make the difference between a good speech and a bad speech. Effective supporting materials add credibility to a speaker's ideas, making them clear, meaningful and understandable. The audience, topic and specific purpose will dictate appropriate supporting materials.
Kinds of support include:
- EXAMPLES
- STATISTICS
- TESTIMONY
- ANALOGY
- EXAMPLES
- FACTUAL EXAMPLE
- also called illustration, narrative or anecdote
- use to clarify, reinforce and/or personalize ideas
- can be brief or extended
- human interest examples can be very effective in appropriate instances
- STUDENT EXAMPLE:
- FACTUAL EXAMPLE
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- HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE
- uses an imaginary situation to illustrate what might or could happen if a situation
really occurred - use to clarify, reinforce and/or personalize ideas
- can be brief or extended
- STUDENT EXAMPLE:
- uses an imaginary situation to illustrate what might or could happen if a situation
- HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE
- STATISTICS
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- use of numbers, dates, etc., to support a point
- use to clarify or strengthen points
- use statistics ethically, sparingly and appropriately
- consider using visual aids to help audience comprehension of statistics
- STUDENT EXAMPLE:
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- TESTIMONY
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- EXPERT TESTIMONY
- use of opinions of acknowledged authorities
- lends credibility to speaker's original ideas
- CAUTION: quote or paraphrase accurately; cite source
- STUDENT EXAMPLE:
- PEER TESTIMONY
- use of opinions of ordinary people who have actual experience or knowledge of topic
- CAUTION: quote or paraphrase accurately; cite source
- CAUTION: using someone else's ideas or words without citing that person or source
is plagiarism - STUDENT EXAMPLE:
- EXPERT TESTIMONY
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- ANALOGY
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- use of comparison of two things which are not exactly alike but which have certain
characteristics in common - be sure elements of comparison have meaning for audience
- STUDENT EXAMPLE:
- use of comparison of two things which are not exactly alike but which have certain
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Reference: Lucas, Stephen E., The Art of Public Speaking, Fifth Edition. New York: McGraw Hill, Inc., 1995.
Sample Outlines
- One Point Speech (PDF) (new window)
- Demonstration Speech (PDF) (new window)
- Informative Speech (PDF) (new window)
- Persuasive Speech (Monroe's Motivated Sequence) (PDF) (new window)
Evaluation Forms
What are my Career Choices?
- Announcers
- Broadcast, Sound, and Video Technicians
- Editors
- Film and Video Editors
- Camera Operators
- Interpreters and Translators
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
- Photographers
- Public Relations Specialists
- Technical Writers
- Writers and Authors
Occupational Outlook Handbooks:
- Announcers (new window)
- Broadcast, Sound, and Video Technicians (new window)
- Editors (new window)
- Film and Video Editors and Camera Operators (new window)
- Interpreters and Translators (new window)
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists (new window)
- Photographers (new window)
- Public Relations Specialists (new window)
- Technical Writers (new window)
- Writers and Authors (new window)
What are my Degree, Diploma, or certificate options?
Course Descriptions
Pre-requisite OR Co-requisite: Current KCTCS placement scores for college level reading and writing OR consent of instructor.(fulfills general education oral communication requirement)
Length of program