PUBLIC COMMUNICATION SKILLSCOM 2583/COM 2173

Presented by

Bibi Shuhada Amira binti A Bakar

Umm-ul Basyarah

Nurul Safiani binti Nor Kamazaman

CHAPTER 2 : SPEECH PREPARATION

Canons

Organization

Style

Understanding

Delivery

Invention

DESCRIPTION

CANON:INVENTION

What is the goal of the presentation? What general issues are related to your

topic? How can you use ethos, pathos, and logos in

your speech? What does your audience need to know and

want to know?

CANON:ORGANIZATION

The Introduction~Greeting~Introduce Topic~Your thesis The Body~Points and supporting details~Use connectors The Conclusion~Repeat your topic~Repeat your points

CANON:STYLE

Target certain areas for ornamental language.

Use analogies and metaphors. Use narratives.

CANON:DELIVERY

Don’t read your presentation. Maintain consistent eye contact with the

audience. Be natural with your nonverbal delivery.

CANON:UNDERSTANDING

A liberal arts education is important. Be cognizant of current events. Talk with others. Understanding is not

achieved in isolation. Be engaged.

TIPS FOR PLANNING YOUR PRESENTATION

Gather materials. Carefully review the assignment expectation. Use the invention process to accumulate

information. Plan to be organized. Plan to be clear. When selecting details, focus on quality, not

quantity. Edit for style. If possible, practice, practice, practice. Plan for effective delivery. Enjoy the opportunity!

COMMON TYPES OF FIRST PRESENTATIONS

Impromptu Presentations Focus your message and words Think about your audience Use style

o Presenting Yourself • Develop structure• Focus on small details.• Be thoughtful• Make content meaningful to the

audience

Presenting a classmate Plan interview questions. Record answers. Start with the basics. Ask questions about more than the basics. Look for the novel and unique. Be ethical.

o Demonstration Presentations• Organize logically.• Use visual aids.

SAMPLE SPEECH FOR REVIEW AND ANALYSIS

Anne Mahlum- CNN awarded “Hometown Heroes”

About helping homeless people in Philadelphia regain self confidence and strength.

CONCLUSION

If you practice more, then you will get use to public presentation.

Arrange your words well and then give your all out on the presentation day.