Participation Requirements
You will be graded not only for the quality of your posting but also for the level of your participation in this discussion. Your initial post of about 350 words is due by Wednesday at 11:59 P.M. (MT) of the week in which the discussion is assigned. A minimum of two (2) additional response posts of about 200 words are due by Sunday at 11:59 P.M. (MT). Participation is required on at least three days throughout the session. Participation includes your initial post and two additional response posts. These are the minimum requirements. Be sure to follow any additional guidelines posted by the instructor.
Review the rubric available for specific grading criteria.
Discussion Prompt: Managing Speaking Anxiety
After reviewing this session’s reading and viewing the two videos on public speaking anxiety tips, post your response to the following questions:
- What are some key sources of speaking anxiety and strategies for dealing with them? (This should not just be your opinion. Be sure to integrate advice from readings and video material from this week, as well as at least one piece of advice from another academic source).
- Communication Coach Alexander Lyons offers six mindset tips and six behavioral tips for reducing anxiety (see video viewing for this session). Which of these tips do you think will help you the most in managing anxiety?
- Read Jeremiah 1:4-10. How might we build a plan for managing anxiety based on a biblical worldview or scriptural principles?