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• Before going to the podium, a speaker must have his speech ready.• In preparation of a speech, the

gathering of information is the activity that consumes the longest period.• It is done in a number of ways.• DATA COLLECTION is the gathering of

data from reading, experimentation, observation, interviewing, conversation/chat, internet surfing, and conducting a survey.

READING• WE READ

To learn about everything To enlighten and broaden our minds For entertainment And for many more reasons

• BENEFITS Acquire knowledge Improves your vocabulary Gives you something to talk about Improves your reasoning skill Builds your expertise Gives you glimpses into other cultures and places

READING AS A FORM OF DATA COLLECTION• For someone doing a speech, books and

periodicals are always valuable sources of information.

• Informative speeches and persuasive speeches such as debate materials are almost always products of reading all forms of printed materials from books to periodicals to unpublished theses, dissertations, and documents.

• Libraries are good place to gather information and data for your speech.

• And now with the development of technology, a speaker can now use the Internet as an immediate source of information.

EXPERIMENTATION

• When independent variables and dependent variables are involved in the study, the most likely approach to use is the experimental method.

• An experiment is conducted to show cause-and-effect relationship between items.

• The experimental method is similar to the scientific method. This method is a process of experimentation that is used to explore observations and answer questions. Scientists use the scientific method to search for cause-and-effect relationships in nature.

• At times during discussions, lecturers or researchers inform the public about the results of their experiments.

THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD

OBSERVATION

• Merely looking closely at surrounding things is means to gather data. In fact, Galileo discovered gravity by simply observing 2 objects fall from the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

• It has 2 kinds:1. Participant – takes part in the activities of

the observed2. Non-participant – does not take part in any

of the activities• Taking field notes, a science explorer observes the

changes that take place in a metamorphosis as the mysteries of nature unravel before his eyes. These field notes are translated into an informative speech.

INTERVIEWING

• DEFINITION: A structured exchange of ideas or views

between an interviewer (question/inquire) and an interviewee (answerer).

• CAN BE DONE IN THREE WAYS: Personal (direct/in-person/face-to-

face)Interview Mail (letter) Interview Telephone (phone) Interview

TO COME UP WITH AN EFFECTIVE INTERVIEW, YOU CAN APPLY THIS SUGGESTIONS:

I – Inform the interviewee of your intention to interview him.N – Notify the interviewee of the appointed time, date, and venue of

the interview.T – Take note of the words of the interviewee, most especially the

most important ones.E – Exhaust all possible means to elicit from the interviewee the

answers to your question.R – Refrain from giving comments on the statements of the interviewee.V – Verify some statements by asking clarification or follow-up

questions.I – Include the interviewee’s personal data in your interview report.E – End the interview with a token of appreciation and in a happy note.W – Write the interview transcript or report immediately after the

interview.

CONVERSATION/CHAT

• An unstructured way of gathering data.• The data-gatherer obtains information

from the conversation between him and the other party or parties.

• At times, a person who engages in a conversation gathers more information than a person who conducts an interview because some people find more comfort in talking about things during a chat than during an interview.

5 WAYS TO ENGAGE IN A CONVERSATION1. ASK GOOD QUESTIONS – Show that you care by

asking insightful questions2. DEMONSTRATE GOOD LISTENER SKILLS – Have

good eye contact, smile, and don’t interrupt people when they are talking

3. ASK HOW YOU CAN HELP – Great way to show that you care about building a relationship and gives you a reason to follow-up

4. FIND SIMILARITIES – As you are getting to know someone, look for similar interests so you instantly bond over certain topics

5. OFFER TO MAKE INTRODUCTIONS – During a conversation, offer to connect people to others at the same function or in your network

INTERNET SURFING

• The Internet is a rich and good source of information coming from all corners of the globe.

• Students of today’s generation (computer generation) and professionals are more at ease with this method.

• It is easier to browse web pages than to browse pages of a book.

• The convenience offered by the Internet is the very reason why students and professionals engaged in speechwriting troop to computer centers, instead of libraries.

CONDUCTING A SURVEY

• DEFINITION A method of gathering information from a selection of

individuals.• PURPOSE

To collect and establish actual data To statistically assess phenomena for better understanding

• The Social Weather Station and similar organizations have been relied upon by the public for information pertaining to economy, politics, entertainment, religion, and other aspects of society.

• Students and professionals writing their speeches can also make use of self-conducted survey results as speech materials.

STEPS TO A SUCCESFUL SURVEY1. Create questions2. Ask the questions3. Tally the results4. Present the results (in a chart or a graph)

METHODS IN CONDUCTING A SURVEY• Telephone Surveys• Mail Surveys • E-mail Surveys• Internet/Online Surveys

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