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How to Present an Effective Speech
Public speaking is a
challenge in and of itself, let alone being effective
at it. However, if you are going to make a speech you
should strive to make it an effective one.
Public speaking is both an art and a
science. There are specific steps that can be taken
to command attention and results. A scientific means
of presenting your speech will have a lasting effect
on your audience.
The following is a precise procedure
that will enable you to make an impact in the lives
of those listening to your speech.
First and foremost be properly prepared.
Do your home work! Make sure that you have content and
that your content is worth knowing. Once you have completed
ample research for your topic familiarize your self
with the material.
An absolute must is that your topic
is presenting only one main idea. Your whole speech
will be arguing for this one specific topic. If you
have more than one idea you take the chance that your
listeners will not remember what you said.
One way to know whether or not you have
a proper grasp on your subject is, "Could you have
a Q&A session after your speech and adequately answer
their questions"?
Next, you will want to organize your
findings in a logical sequence. It must flow for your
audience to be interested, understand, and retain it.
Your organization of your points should continuously
support the big idea. Providing evidence and reasoning
are a strong part of the persuasive process!
Once you have completed the previous
tasks you are well on your way to an effective speech.
Now, it is time to consider going to the podium to present
your message.
Write out your opening and closing remarks.
You want to be sure that you know how you are going
to get started and how you will end. I don't suggest
that you write out your whole speech, but do write out
these two areas.
At this time you should have the opening
remarks on paper, the outline of the message, and the
ending written out. Now begin to practice your speech.
Determine if you are able to complete the speech within
the allotted time given and/or you have enough material
to take up the time frame.
People love real life stories! At this
point you have a feel for the speech, now, it is time
to add some illustrations or life stories to each point.
Illustrations will enable your audience to relate to
your subject and remember it. After you have added your
life stories practice it again to get a feel for your
speech and to check the timing again.
You are ready to present your message.
If at all possible take only one sheet of paper with
you. If you take too many notes you will have a tendency
to read or pay too much attention to your notes.
Speak, don't read. Present your material
in a conversational manner, but be sure to speak up
so that everyone is able to hear you. Speak to the furthest
person away from you. But ensure that you are giving
the whole audience eye contact. It is not necessary
to look everyone in the eye, but you must be scanning
them so that they get a feel that you are conversing
with them.
Be declarative, even, firm in your close.
This will provide a means of impact and challenge to
your listeners.
It is time to wait for the results of
your presentation!
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