Reducing Vocalized Pauses in Public Speaking Situations Using the VP Card

Autor/in	Ramos Salazar, Leslie
Titel	Reducing Vocalized Pauses in Public Speaking Situations Using the VP Card
Quelle	In: Communication Teacher, 28 (2014) 4, S.213-217 (5 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1740-4622
DOI	10.1080/17404622.2014.939676
Schlagwörter	Public Speaking; Speech Habits; Class Activities; Business Communication + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Vortrag; Speech habit; Sprachgewohnheit; Unternehmenskommunikation
Abstract	This article describes a speaking problem very common in today's world--"vocalized pauses" (VP). Vocalized pauses are defined as utterances such as "uh," "like," and "um" that occur between words in oral sentences. This practice of everyday speech can affect how a speaker's intentions are interpreted due to the potential misunderstandings of the listeners; it also has become a common problem for instructors who assess speech performances. Reducing vocalized pauses can be challenging, but with effective practice and preparation, speakers can reduce or eliminate them over time. Speakers who become aware of their speech issues are more likely to improve on their speech habits, and thus practicing and reflecting after an exercise can benefit speakers. During the activity described here, students discuss the value of reducing vocalized pauses with their peers. Students enjoy practicing their vocalized pauses in a friendly environment with a supporting partner, and students tend to place a greater value in investing time to improve the verbal fluency of their presentations. Overall, this activity is effective and may assist communication instructors in reducing their students' vocalized pauses in their oral presentations. (ERIC).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10