Unit 320 Research 1.1

Review of Public Speakers

Good Examples

Emma  Watson

I think Emma Watson is a good public speaker because, she uses the correct tone for public speaking and takes pauses when speaking. I like this because she doesn't try to rush her speech and therefore, i feel i can take in everything she's say's and I her tone isn't to aggressive or defensive, it is more monotone and relaxed but with her opinion. She also emphasises on certain words which i feel is seen as quite effective. For example, in this speech she is talking about Feminism and every time she mentions words like, "feminist". Another thing i like about the way she speaks is her volume. She has the right volume when speaking which helps with her clarity. Her speech is very clear which could be from her upbringing or her job which is an actor. She has the dialect of upper class individual which would support the idea that she had a good upbringing and was taught how to speak properly. Emma Watson    also has good pacing. This is goof because it means that the speech isn't delivered too slowly and therefore, doesn't bore the audience. Going back to tone, she speaks in a very casual conversational tone which i personally feel means she connects a lot more with the audience then other speakers.

Michelle Obama



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Michelle Obama is a good public speaker in my opinion because she talks in a variation of tone and melody, for example, in this speech she will be laughing if she is talking about something not too serious but if it is serious she will be more serious. She has very good clarity on most of her words which is good because the audience will be able to understand her which is also helped by her use of good volume and her good pace. Her pace is quite slow but i personally like it because she talks slower but has less pauses, this means that the audience won't get overwhelmed by what she is saying and will understand what she says. In addition it means the audience won't get bored or lose focus. I also like the why she doesn't really emphasise on certain words but keeps the energy high throughout her speech. Another thing i like about the way Michelle speaks is the pauses she's uses. She tends never pauses for a long time but she does tend to pause after she has said something important. She also pauses when her audience applause her instead of trying to talk over them.

Bad Examples 

Donald Trump

Donald Trump is a bad speaker because he doesn't articulate very well and therefore he is sometimes hard to understand. In addition, he also talks in a quiet volume which on top his bad articulation makes his speech not as clear. I personally feel he talks in a mono tone and almost a passive aggressive voice which creates a tense atmosphere in the audience. Donald talks in quite a fast pace which makes it difficult for the audience to take in everything he says. Furthermore, this may some times confuse the audience on the topic he is discussing. Donald Trump also speaks in quite a loud volume which is good but some times it becomes to excessive to the point where he is almost shouting. Overall, I just don't like the way he speaks.  

Ed Miliband

Ed Miliband is a bad speaker in my opinion because he doesn't articulate very well and therefore, I struggle to understand some words he says. He also tends to rush his words and talk in a really quick speed which also means its hard for audience to understand him sometimes. Furthermore, he tends to speak in a low volume which leads to him not being very clear as well. He seems to have a nasal twang and his tone voice is just passionless when he speaks which means his speeches can sometimes be very boring and irritating. I also feel he struggles to say certain words which causes confusion because his sentences are less clear. However, he does use a lot of emphasis when he speaks which makes some of his speeches more interesting. Overall, i feel he is a bad public speaker because he isn't clear in his speech.

Radio Reports

Name	Scott Dalley
Opinion piece on a serious, current news story. Political, environmental, social issues.  Mental Health	One of the main confusions with young people is how to treat friends or family with mental health. The subject is very briefly covered in school which most of the public disagree with. They believe young people should be taught to understand the signs of mental illness and how to interact and treat people who are suffering. Research has found that mental health is caused in young people through bullying and stereotypes in schools and collages so allowing student to study and learn could reduce bullying and increase understanding of the topic which is always skipped over. 1 in 4 people are affected by mental health and 8.6 million adults and young people have suicidal thoughts so why is this subject not covered in schools?   The royal family have decided to combat the stigma of mental health 20 years after the death of Princess Diana. However, the royal family cannot get involved in political issues but have informed the public that they wish to battle the stigma. Thus, showing that mental health can affect everyone and therefore, brings me back to my main point that mental health is a subject that should be addressed in school to help reduce the stigma.   Furthermore, when treating someone with mental health issues you should:  Socialise with them   Let them know that they aren’t alone and that they can talk to you or a professional   If they talk to you acknowledge how they are feeling  Share your own feelings to reduce the person from being defensive  Do not ask them about their mental health unless they initiate the topic of conversation    Mental Health is a serious issue that can end in horrible ways and this why we should stop now and change the stigma of mental health before it becomes to late.
Opinion piece that is fun, focused on entertainment or human interest.  Snapchat Update	Now let's discuss a major issue that has occurred between young people … the snapchat update. The creators of snapchat, a social media app that involves sending photos or videos to friends and family. Evan Spiegel, Bobby Murphy and Reggie Brown decided they wanted to change the way users could see "Stories" and the layout of the app. "Stories" are pictures or videos users post that other users can see which is one of the main parts of the app. Many users were outraged by the update to the point where they removed the app from their phone because it was "too much of a change". Many users have also sent angry tweets to snapchat reporting that the app now " looks disgusting and is the worse thing they had ever seen". The creators of snapchat hoped that users would "enjoy it once they settle in" but since the update, many users have been petitioning for the app to return to its original layout. However, some users like the update due to it making stories "easier to access and making the app simple to use". But these users are in the minority.   In addition, previous snapchat updates have involved the creation of snap maps which is an extra to the app. Snap Maps allows users to see where other users are by showing their "Bitmoji" on a searchable map. The map is accurate enough to allow users to see where their "friends" live and users can see other user's "stories" if publicly posted. This addition to the app created worry, especially for parents of younger children, however, it is an optional feature that can be turned on and off. This first world problem has caused debates between young people and adults. So, why is the topic of conversation between young people? Is it really that important? And is it important enough to effect young people's education?   What do you think about the whole situation? Send your thoughts in and let me know!

Serious Script - Mental Heath Awareness 

When performing this script I decided to lower my tone and have a more serious tone. This is appropriate for this script because its adds to the emotion and it also helps to put the point I am trying to convey across to the audience. I also changed my vocals so I used more pauses in the report. I did this because i wanted the listener to understand everything I was saying and to be able to take in all the information. Going back to tone i stayed in quite a serious tone throughout the report and didn't use any variation of tone or melody. I also attempted to slow down my pace because my natural speed I talk would be too quick and could be scene as disrespectful. Furthermore, i tried to slow down my pace so the report didn't seem rushed and so that i didn't mumble my words. In addition, i also did it to allow the listener to understand everything i was saying. I also feel I put emphasis on certain words and phrase such as, "so why is this subject not covered in schools". This helps to the listener thinking about the topic at hand. 

Light-Hearted Script - Snapchat Update



When performing this script I let loose on my vocal techniques to some extent. For example, I didn't pay much attention to my tone, the pauses I took or the pace of my speech, This is because the subject I am talking about is quite light-hearted and fun but with some serious aspects. Being more relaxed on my tone also meant that I spoke in  more natural and casual conversational tone which I feel would help get my point across about the update but would show that it isn't too serious through the tone I used. I used a fast pace with no pauses because my vocals are a lot lively and the topic is light hearted so therefore i don't have to be serious and use a slower tone. Also if the topic was serious i would use a slower pace so the listener would be able to take in and understand everything I say however, because it is light-hearted I don't need to talk in a slow pace. The pace was faster so therefore, it could be seen as more fun and silly. I used a lot of emphasis on certain words such as, the first time i say " the snapchat update" this makes the mood more light-hearted and fun compared to the more serious script and it also makes the script more interesting to listen to.