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Oral Presentation Skills

U n d e r s t a n d i n g s p e e c h

Don't treat speaking as writing...How do we talk? Good delivery is easy to understand Content Summaries

Making ideas compelling and memorable

Key point speech- The components of a memorable point Outlining and flowing Inventing key points: How many points? Arranging key points: Subordination (such

as because, even though, and when.),

Coordination (For, And, Nor, But, Or,

Yet, So.) and discreteness (

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Stylizing key points: Phrasing Key point speech for analysis

Illustrating and delivering your ideas

Highlighting speech structure Introductions Transitions Conclusions Revising your speech Practicing and remembering your speech

Overcoming your fear of public speaking and developing great delivery

What is public speaking apprehension? The causes of public speaking apprehension Reducing your public speaking apprehension Breath control Projection Pitch Rate and pauses Gestures Movement Sample speech Improved speech

Ways to begin your presentation

Ask your audience a question and ask them to raise hands in reply. Begin with an interesting, relevant

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launch your talk. Mention something another speaker said, or a current event, that is related to your presentation. Start with a short, relevant personal story or experience.

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