Speech /Williamson - Chapter 7: Group Discussion

2. If, as an interviewer, you find yourself overly concerned with your next question or whether your subject likes you, you may lack an important quality. What is it?

3. What are some reasons that a subject's office, though convenient, is not the best place to conduct an interview?

4. Why is it important to dress appropriately for an interview? Describe the style of dress that both women and men should wear for a job interview.

5. What are some of the reasons you might want to use a voice recorder or camcorder during an interview?

6. What are the advantages of writing out your questions before conducting an interview?

7. Name three opportunities that may present themselves during an interview--opportunities for you to talk about your own positive points.

Chapter 7 Terms to Know:

Discussion

Cooperative

Competitive

Panel

Forum

Round table

Symposium

Town hall meeting

Cohesion

Criteria

Brainstorming

Constructive conflict

Disruptive conflict

Moderator

Questions of fact

Questions of interpretation

Questions of evaluation

Consensus

Group think

Section 1 Review:

How is a discussion different from a conversation?

Discuss the differences between a discussion, symposium, and a town hall meeting.

Conduct a self critique by asking yourself these questions: How well do I participate in discussions? How often do I speak? Do I see myself as a regular or occasional contributor? Is there something i can do that isn’t being done well by anyone else in the group?

Section 2 Review:

List the 6 steps of John Dewey’s system for discussion?

Explain the difference between constructive conflict and disruptive conflict. Give an example of each.

Section 3 Review:

Name at least 3 of the responsibilities each person accepts by joining a group discussion.

WHat are the 3 most important things a group leader should know?

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