Paula K. Dixon, M.A. Communication

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Nonverbal Reminders
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maintain eye contact--avoid focusing on screen, floor, table, etc.

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avoid vocalized pauses like "um" or "uh" or "tisk" sounds

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avoid excessive use of unnecessary words like "and" or "you know"

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do not place hands on the lectern

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do not place hands in pockets

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do not cross feet

 

Introduction
  1. attention getter

  2. what is purpose of the speech?

  3. establish credibility--why should listeners believe you?

  4. preview main points--keep it simple, keywords or phrases

 

Transition

 

Body
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be sure we always know which main point you're talking about...remind us

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use transitions and internal summaries between each main point

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refer to visuals as needed

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use examples often

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refer to sources throughout presentation

 

Transition
 
Conclusion
  1. forewarn audience you're about to close..."as I close" or "to summarize"

  2. recap main points...how should audience respond? what do we do now?

  3. final thought or memorable statement...quotes, verses, poems, etc...keep it concise--long passages are difficult to remember

 

Transition
 
Q/A Session
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plant at least three questions in the audience

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be personable...call on people by name

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be polite..."thank you" or "that's a good question"

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another final thought to wrap up everything...again, keep it concise

 
Time
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know the length you have for your speech

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stay within 30 seconds of the length

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as you rehearse, remember to time yourself

 

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