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Speech is power, Speech is to persuade, to convert, to compel.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Effective Public Speaking
What you will learn
Aspects of Public Speaking Types, Reasons, Why
Parts of the SpeechDelivery of the Speech
Aspects of Public Speaking
Types of public speakingPurpose of your speechWhy we listen to speakersWho is your audiencePreparation for your speech
Types of Public Speaking
Two types of Public Speaking Extemporaneous – means spur of the moment Prepared – having time to develop your material
Why are you there? (Purpose)
Part of your assignmentChance to tell others about what you learned
You have something to share You know things about your topic that others do not
Chance to show others your presentation
Know your audience?
Age – How old is the majority of your audience?
Are there more boys/girls in the audience?What will your audience be interested in?How many people will be in your audience?Will your audience be knowledgeable about
your topic?
How to win the audience?
Keep your discussion Interesting
Use examples or stories Provide interesting facts
To the point Don’t go on and on and on and on and on Keep your comments simple but informative
Preparation
Do your homework – Know your topicDevelop your presentation material
Accuracy (content and spelling)Practice, Practice, Practice
Mom, Dad, brother, sister, mirror, family pet, stuffed animals, record your speech
Practice where you will do your actual presentation Accept criticism – no one is perfect/ there is always
room for improvement Time yourself
The Rule of Three
Humans do not remember well.Audiences need to hear things three times to
increase likelihood that they will remember your points. Tell them what you are going to tell them. Tell them. Tell them what you told them.
Introduction of Speech
Get the audiences attentionIntroduce yourselfState the purposeRelate the importance to the audiencePreview the main points that will be covered
“Tell them what you are going to tell them”
Consists of three elementsAttention Getter: Gains the audience’s attention and
makes them want to listen to you.Thesis Statement: Clearly outlines the explicit purpose of
the speech.Preview Statement: Explicitly outlines the points of the
speech used to support the thesis.
Body of the Speech
Conveys the messageDiscuss main points (those previewed in
Intro)Provide supporting detailsEducate/ entertain the audience
Conclusion
Highlight the central theme of your speechBriefly cover the main pointsProvide the audience with a feeling of
satisfaction that you accomplished what you promised
Closing statementThank the audience for their attention
Your Conclusion Should...
Consist of 2-3 elements Review Statement: Review the main concepts used to
develop the thesis statement Restate: Restate the Thesis Statement Final thought
Final concluding thought to tie together presentation. Should relate to Introduction. Not necessarily required.
The first step
Be PreparedTake a deep breathSlow your breathing / pause between
sentencesGet the audience engaged
Tell a joke, use a quote, use a poem to begin your speech
Walk around – use your energyFind your own way to reduce nervousnessFace your fears
Appearance
First Impressions – made in the first 7 seconds Hair style, accessories, shoes, breath
Who is your audience – dress appropriatelyHow you dress will reinforce your authority
Clean Neat
Poise
This is how you hold yourself.Your body language is part of poise. Posture
Shows confidence Not too rigid – locked knees = chance to meet the
floor / Relax Appears calm and collect
Voice
Use variation in Loudness
Helps provide emphasis and attention Pitch
Low and high pitch Creates interest
Quality Provides emotion and feeling
Voice: Appropriate Language
Know your audienceAvoid JargonAvoid Colloquialisms- (such as old as the hills,
raining cats and dogs and dead as a doornail) and aphorisms (such as There's more than one way to skin a cat).
Know the Occasion
Life
(Rockler-Gladen, 2007)
Be Dynamic! Dynamo means energy
Energy Audience Appropriate Topic Appropriate Needs to demonstrate your excitement
Eye ContactHelps establish a relationship with your audienceMakes them feel includedToo nervous – look directly above their heads (aim for their hairline). Look for signals from your audience – do they look confused? bored? Excited?Keep head up – Don’t talk to the floorMake eye contact with each member of you audienceDo not spend too little/much time on any individual
Gestures
Use your head, hands and arms – helps to emphasize ideas and feelingsShould come naturally.Avoid “tiny arms” – keeping movements small and close to body.Avoid contrived gestures. •Facial Expressions Smile/ enjoy yourself and your audience will also enjoy themselvesBe serious when necessary
Speed
• Rate of Speech/Pacing– Too slow and your
audience will get bored and stop listening.
• (Is he STILL talking?!)
– Too fast and your audience will lose track of your ideas.
• (Huh? What did he just say?)
Last minute tips
Do Speak on a topic you have earned the right to talk
about Speak on a topic that you are interested in – be
enthusiastic Talk from your heart – not from your mouth Be sincere Be honest Keep it simple Make brief notes of what you want to say Use pictures or examples to support your opinion Know more about your topic than you will use Rehearse the points of your speech through normal
conversation with friends
Conclusion
Aspects of Public Speaking Types, Purpose, Audience, Preparation
Parts of the Speech Introduction, Body, Conclusion
Delivery of the Speech – Multiple Traits Poise, Voice, Life, Energy, Gestures, Speed