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Do a recap. Answer the following.
A. Name the five purpose of communication.
1. To provide information.
2. To express ourselves.
3. To connect with others and socialize.
4. To motivate others into action.
5. To regulate or control something or someone.
B. In one to two sentences, state an ethical guideline that from now on you will keep
in mind when communicating with others.
When communicating with other people we should always bear in mind of who are
we talking to in order to connect our behavior. However in general, when we try to
communicate with other we must show respect, listen, and confidentiality for us to
establish a healthy and effective communication.
C. In one to two sentences, state the most important lesson/s you have learned
regarding making your communication with others more effective.
One of the most important lesson/s that I have learned regarding the subject oral
communication is we must be self-critical and self-reflexive. As much as possible we
should positively change the social sphere by never responding to harsh words or to be
prejudice and stereotype with one another.
Mini-Task 1: Worksheet
Spend some time checking out the video archive of the TED talks. Choose just
two videos on the basis of their personal appeal or useful to you; they do not have to be
the best or the most popular. A video with shortcomings in your opinion will also be
useful in evaluation, because such video can provide a negative point to learn from.
After you watched and chosen your videos, fill out the worksheet below. Rewatch the
videos as often as necessary.
(VIDEO 1) Never Give Up
Speaker: Badal Patel
URL: [Link]
Why I Chose the Video:
There were many motivational videos that I could watch; however, this is the one
I chose because the content of the video is about the story of his younger sister, who
had never given up on her dreams and fought for them until she succeeded. As I
noticed, this may not be the best; there were many improvements to make it better, but
the passion and determination in his sister's story made me question, Will I be like this?
It suddenly came to my senses that I had been fought over by my grandmother to
pursue my dream. I know what lies ahead of me, yet I always fear being a failure. I hate
thinking that I might disappoint my parents. And so, the video reminded me once again
that success is not always about being the best, but about never giving up and staying
committed to our dreams.
Quick Evaluation Based on the criteria
1. Purpose
a) What do you think is the main purpose of the talk?Note secondary purposes
too, if there are any.
The main purpose of the talk is to let people realize that success lies
within happiness. No matter how educated or rich a person is, if that person is not
satisfied and not happy, he cannot say that he succeeded, because happiness means
you are not craving more but content with what you have and have achieved. In the talk,
her sister fails once or twice, but three times he sees her cry and be disappointed. Her
sister got into college, and there she challenged herself to something that her sister had
never done before. From there, her sister graduated, and now her sister is working for
one of the best engineering companies.
b) Do you think the speaker sustained the talk according to its purpose? Are there
digressions?
There is none digression. The speaker tried his best to speak according to
his purpose of his talk. The way that the speaker present himself are organized.
2. Contextual/Ethical Dimension
a) Did you find the speaker to be interculturaly sensitive? Note specific instances
when you think the speaker chose the right words at what could potentially have been
an an sensitive moment in the talk.
The topic was “Never Give Up” and does not require being
culturally sensitive; however, the speaker must be sensitive to his words due to the fact
that his listeners come from different nations and ages. The speaker must check herself
to see whether she became ethnocentric, stereotyped, or prejudiced. As I watched,
there was none that was interculturally sensitive; instead, he used the right terms that
would not hurt anyone but rather motivate them.
b) Run through the nine points in the NCA Credo for Ethical Communication. Did
the speaker meet all the points or not?
The speaker in the video "Never Give Up" aligns with the principles
outlined in the NCA Credo for Ethical Communication. By sharing a motivational story of
his sister's perseverance, the speaker promotes free expression, respects the dignity of
others, and advocates responsibly for the value of determination. The narrative is
honest, fair, and enhances understanding by emphasizing that success is not solely
measured by external achievements but also by personal satisfaction and resilience.
The speaker takes accountability for the message, encourages access to valuable
information, and indirectly promotes social justice by inspiring individuals to overcome
obstacles and pursue their goals. Overall, the presentation meets to ethical
communication norms, creating a good and motivating environment.
3. Verbal and Nonverbal Cues
a) List down what for you are the “best moments” of the talk. Separate the verbal
from the nonverbal components.
Verbal Components Nonverbal Components
(The best) (The best)
The way he transitions from success He managed to do not show his
being about happiness to challenging mistakes just like for example when he
ourselves shows that we are able to stutter he tried to compose himself just like
accomplish it. Also, the way he redirects it never happen
his conversation from her sister's story to
expressing how proud he is.
b) List down what for you are the not-so-good moments of the talk. Separate the
verbal from the nonverbal components.
Verbal Components Nonverbal Components
(Not So Good) (Not So Good)
There are some parts where he I felt his nervousness over my
stutter that lead me not to easily screen. His hands are constantly moving,
understand the sentence. as if he is frightened, and he speaks
quickly.
4. Use of Strategies
Based on your observation, what good strategies did you pick up from the talk?
Name as many strategies as you can. If you can find some faults in the speaker, identify
them too and formulate a strategy on the basis of avoiding committing the same fault.
Based on my observation, a good strategy that I could pick up from Badal is to
not make the mistake obvious—don't laugh nor stop when the speaker makes a
mistake. Also, we should learn from others mistakes, do not repeat what they've done
wrong. Just like in this TED Talk, the speaker is not confident enough, so the next time
that someone is presenting, he or she must not make it obvious that he is nervous. The
speaker must compose herself, stand straight, and take a deep breath before facing the
audience. Also, to avoid stuttering, the speaker must practice enunciation to improve
verbal clarity.
(VIDEO 2) Stand Out and Be Unique
Speaker: Nelisiwe Sibanda
URL: [Link]
Why I Chose the Video:
There were many motivational videos that I could watch; however, this is the one
I chose because the content of the video is about how a grade 2 student overcomes the
judgments of others. As I watched her talk, I realized how brave she is. A young woman
who wanted to enjoy and play like any other normal at her age but was degraded by her
other fellow, and yet she is now standing in front of people and telling how she
overcame it. Her story will inspire you, from being afraid to be different due to the gray
color that sprouts on her hair to a child with a positive mind.
Quick Evaluation Based on the criteria
1. Purpose
a) What do you think is the main purpose of the talk? Note secondary purposes
too, if there are any.
The main purpose of the talk is to let people remind them that they should
embrace their differences because that is what makes them unique. As what the title of
the talk state “Stand Out and Be Unique”, meaning the uniqueness of the people make
the living world to learn something new. If all people are the same, nothing new will
come out of life; no one will be remembered because we are all the same.
b) Do you think the speaker sustained the talk according to its purpose? Are there
digressions?
There is no digression. The speaker tried her best to speak according to
the purpose of her talk. The way that the speaker presents herself is organized. First,
the speaker determines what a uniqueness is, followed by a background from which she
slightly introduces the topic, and lastly, she shares her experience—How she was afraid
to be different.
2. Contextual/Ethical Dimension
c) Did you find the speaker to be interculturaly sensitive? Note specific instances
when you think the speaker chose the right words at what could potentially have been
an insensitive moment in the talk.
The speaker of “Stand Out and Be Unique” is sensitive to her words; it
requires her a lot of effort in order to avoid getting hurt by the audience. The speaker
was only a child, yet she delivered the message clearly. She uses the right terms and
words so that the audience can easily understand what her words mean.
d) Run through the nine points in the NCA Credo for Ethical Communication. Did
the speaker meet all the points or not?
The speaker in Nelisiwe Sibanda's "Stand Out and Be Unique" aligns
with the NCA Credo for Ethical Communication by respectfully advocating for the
acceptance of differences and encouraging individuals to embrace their uniqueness.
Sibanda effectively shares her personal journey, illustrating the challenges she faced as
a child judged for her appearance and how she overcame societal expectations to stand
confidently in her uniqueness. The talk promotes free expression, respects the dignity of
others, and advocates responsibly for the positive value of embracing diversity.
Sibanda's words are sensitive, demonstrating a clear effort to avoid potential
insensitivity, and the narrative enhances understanding by highlighting the significance
of uniqueness in personal growth, all while indirectly supporting the promotion of social
justice through the acceptance of diverse experiences. Overall, the presentation meets
to ethical communication norms, creating a good and inspiring environment.
3. Verbal and Nonverbal Cues
c) List down what for you are the “best moments” of the talk. Separate the verbal
from the nonverbal components.
Verbal Components Nonverbal Components
(The best) (The best)
The speaker intention was easily I could feel the speaker's
understand by the audience. Right words confidence just by standing and storytelling
and pronunciation, and not too slow nor with some light actions or movements. The
fast when delivering of message. speaker acts like she is older than her
audience because of the way she
connects with them. The speaker also had
eye-to-eye contact with her audience,
which made her look like she was in a
profession a long time ago.
d) List down what for you are the not-so-good moments of the talk. Separate the
verbal from the nonverbal components.
Verbal Components Nonverbal Components
(Not So Good) (Not So Good)
She just go out after she deliver her There are some parts where the
end lines. She did not even say “thank speaker had extra movement, while there
you” to the audience. are also some parts where the speaker did
not move and just deliver her speech.
4. Use of Strategies
Based on your observation, what good strategies did you pick up from the talk?
Name as many strategies as you can. If you can find some faults in the speaker, identify
them too and formulate a strategy on the basis of avoiding committing the same fault.
Based on my observation, a good strategy that I could pick up from Sibanda is
her confidence. As a speaker, he or she must have confidence to be able to effectively
deliver their message to the audience. Another strategy that I noticed was Sibanda's
use of storytelling. Additionally, Sibanda maintained a clear and organized structure
throughout her talk, which helped to keep the audience focused and understand her
main points. On the negative side, the speech did not end properly. Thus, the speaker
must give the last motivational words to the audience or even say “thank you” as a sign
of thanking the audiences for their time.
Mini-Task 2: Drafting the Evaluation
Using the data in the worksheet for Video 1 and Video 2, compose a comparative
essay around 250 words. If in the worksheet you approached both videos separately,
this time, look for the points of comparison between your choices. To help you with this,
answer these questions:
1 Which video, for you, is better and why? In answering this, clarify your criteria for
choosing the “better” video.
Between the two TED talks, "Never Give Up" by Badal Patel and "Stand Out and
Be Unique" by Nelisiwe Sibanda, my preference leans towards Sibanda's presentation.
The primary criterion influencing my choice is Sibanda's exceptional confidence, using
her own story to tell, and clarity of speech, which could have an impact on her talk.
While Patel's talk was encouraging, Sibanda connected with the audience better by
telling her story in a way that was easy to follow (a well-structured narrative), confident
delivery. Her eye-to-eye contact with the audience helps her talk captivate the audience
and make it more interesting. Despite both talks having some imperfections, the clarity,
and relatability in Sibanda's presentation make it, in my opinion, the better choice for its
ability to inspire and relatable.
2 Are there other criteria by which you think the “lesser” video of the two is, atleast,
better than the one you judge to be better?
While Sibanda's talk is my preferred choice, Patel's "Never Give Up" video has its
merits. Patel delivers a universal message about perseverance and happiness, using
his sister's journey to emphasize the importance of resilience. The talk aligns well with
ethical communication standards, promoting positive values and inspiring individuals
from diverse backgrounds. Patel's focus on determination and overcoming setbacks
contributes to the broader theme of success. In this sense, "Never Give Up" provides a
valuable perspective on motivation and ethical communication, making it better in
certain aspects despite my overall preference for Sibanda's “Stand out and be unique”.
Ultimately, the choice between the two videos depends on whether one prefers a more
personal narrative (Sibanda) or a broader motivational perspective (Patel).
3 Is it the case that you liked both videos equally, but for different reasons? Explain
why and identify your criteria.
I liked both videos, but for different reasons. Sibanda's "Stand Out and Be
Unique" appealed to me because of her confidence, relatable storytelling, and the clear
message about embracing uniqueness. On the other hand, Patel's "Never Give Up"
resonated with me for its motivational content, emphasizing perseverance and the
connection between happiness and success. The criteria for liking Sibanda's talk were
her confidence, and a well-structured narrative, while Patel's talk stood out for its
motivational message and broader perspective on determination.
Each video had its unique strengths, making it challenging to choose one over
the other, as both provided valuable insights on personal growth and overcoming
challenges. But, overall, my criteria for liking these videos differ – Patel's for motivation
and resilience, and Sibanda's for confidence.
Essay
Never give up/ Stand Out and Be Unique
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The TED talks I chose, "Never Give Up" by Badal Patel and "Stand Out and Be
Unique" by Nelisiwe Sibanda, are worth watching for different but important reasons. In
"Never Give Up," Patel shares a motivating story about resilience and determination,
and the way he organizes his talk makes it easy to understand. Sibanda, in "Stand Out
and Be Unique," impresses with her confidence and clear storytelling, talking about
embracing our uniqueness. The reason these videos are worth evaluating is not just
their content but also how the speakers come across ethically. We can see if they're
sensitive, follow ethical communication, and connect well with the audience.
In "Never Give Up," Badal Patel shares a powerful story about his sister's
journey, emphasizing the importance of resilience and happiness in achieving success.
The talk explores the challenges she faced, the setbacks encountered, and the ultimate
triumph through determination. On the other hand, Nelisiwe Sibanda's "Stand Out and
Be Unique" revolves around her personal experiences, particularly as a grade 2 student
facing judgment for her unique appearance. Sibanda encourages embracing individual
differences and emphasizes the positive impact of standing out. Both talks, while
different in content, offer valuable insights into perseverance, self-acceptance, and the
pursuit of personal goals.
Listening to the TED talks will make you feel different emotions. Just like in the
two TED talks that you had evaluated, it will give you motivation and a sense of
acceptance of who you or we are today. The two talk talk not only captivates the
audience but also considers ethical dimensions, scrutinizing the speakers' sensitivity,
adherence to communication norms, and their ability to connect with diverse audiences.
Patel's "Never Give Up" showcases the speaker's commitment to promoting
social justice by inspiring individuals from diverse backgrounds to overcome obstacles.
The talk fosters a sense of accountability for the message and encourages access to
valuable information, aligning with ethical communication principles. However, some
shortcomings include moments of stuttering and visible nervousness, suggesting room
for improvement in delivery. Conversely, Sibanda's "Stand Out and Be Unique" stands
out in terms of her audience engagement strategies, employing eye-to-eye contact and
a confident posture. Yet, a minor flaw emerges as the speech concludes abruptly
without a customary thank you to the audience.
The TED talks by Badal Patel and Nelisiwe Sibanda serve as valuable sources of
public speaking [Link] Badal Patel's "Never Give Up," I learned not to make
mistakes obvious and to stay cool during tough times. Patel also emphasized the
importance of determination. Sibanda, on the other hand,showed how confidence and
clear storytelling can make a speech more interesting. She connected well with the
audience by looking at them directly and standing like a pro. Both talks give us great
ideas for speaking in public ; so we should learn other people’s mistakes so we don’t
have to do the same.