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Due Date: Wednesday at 11:59 pm of Unit 5 Points: 100 Overview: After taking the Personal Report of Public Speaking Anxiety (PRPSA), 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? You may record the video using your cell phone or webcam. You will then upload your video to Youtube, ensuring you select the “unlisted” option. This will keep your video private a nd allow access only to those who have the video link. You will then post the video link in the Overcoming Speaking Anxiety video journal discussion forum. You are encouraged to watch each speech but are not required to comment. Any comments left on this discussion will not be graded. Tips and Guidelines:  Pay attention to your presentation style. Be sure to speak loudly and clearly so the audience can hear you.  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. COM107 H : Introduction to Communication Unit 5 Video Journal : Overcoming Speaker Anxiety  Think about your appearance. Dress in video -standard attire, as if you are presenting in an in -person classroom environment.  Pay a ttention 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) Statement s of if you w ere surprised at the results The statement is missing or poorly defined. The statement is pres ent, 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 includin g 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 p resented in a confident manner . Statement s 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 in video - standard attire for classroom setting Speaker is not dressed as if presenting in a classroom setting. N/A N/A Speaker is 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.