Guidelines for Ethical and Effective Informative Speaking
School
Keiser University, Orlando**We aren't endorsed by this school
Course
SPC 1017
Subject
Communications
Date
Dec 11, 2024
Pages
2
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Week 2 Discussion Guidelines for Informative SpeakingOne kind of public speaking meant to teach the audience about a given topic is informative speaking. From the given chapter readings, I discovered that good informative presentations follow several basic rules. The speaker has to clearly and understandably present material. The given material has to be well-researched and accurate. The material needs to be relevant to the demands and interests of the audience. Interesting facts, tales, or images will help the speaker captivate the listeners. The speech has to be organized with a clear introduction, body, and ending. (Lucas & Stob, 2023)Speaking inaccurately or misleadingly might have major ethical and legal consequences. Speaking ethically means that speakers owe it to their audience accurate and honest information. False information might cause misinterpretation, damage, and mistrust. Legally, disseminating misleading information might lead to defamation claims, particularly if the material compromises someone's reputation or results in financial loss. (Wu & McCormick, 2018)The anti-vaccine movement is an actual illustration of the results of false information. Vaccination rates dropped as some public speakers and influencers disseminated misleading information on the safety and effectiveness of vaccines. This false information poses a major public health hazard since it has helped to cause outbreaks of avoidable diseases including measles. The moral consequences are obvious: disseminating misleading information about vaccinations compromises public health initiatives and jeopardizes lives. Legally, some people and companies have been sued for disseminating misleading claims with damaging results. (Garett & Young, 2021)The course this week emphasizes the need of accuracy and responsibility in instructive speaking. Speaking calls on us to make sure our material is accurate, well-researched, and presented clearly to prevent ethical and legal fallout. Following these rules will help us to responsibly and successfully informour audiences.WC: 288
ReferenceGarett, R., Young, S. D. (2021). Online misinformation and vaccine hesitancy. Translational Behavioral Medicine, 11(12), 2194–2199. https://doi.org/10.1093/tbm/ibab128Lucas, S., Stob, P. (2023). The art of public speaking. 2023 (13th ed.). New York. McGraw Hill LLC.Wu, J. T., McCormick, J. B. (2018). Why health professionals should speak out against false beliefs on the internet. AMA Journal of Ethics, 20(11), 1052–1058. https://doi.org/10.1001/amajethics.2018.1052.