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Public Speaking
Ms. Merjech *

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What is Communication?
The imparting or exchanging of information or news.
Nonverbal Communication
Body position and movement
Eye contact
Gestures
Poise
Good communication skills help you succeed in school and at work, improve your relationship with family and friends, and deal with challenges.
Nonverbal Communication has been defined as communication without words. *

3. Verbal Communication The use of sounds and words to express yourself.*
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Verbal Communication
The use of sounds and words to express yourself.
Effective public speaking involves various elements:
Volume- quantity or power of sound; degree of loudness
Rate- speed or pace of a speech
Emphasis- special importance or value given to something
Articulation- act or process of speaking or expressing in words
Organization- message should be simple, direct, and clear
Word Choice- selecting the appropriate words to convey your message accurately and persuasively
An example of verbal communication is saying “No” when someone asks you to do something you don't want to do.
An example of non verbal communication is nodding your head. *

4. Importance of Communication*
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Importance of Communication
Good communication skills help you succeed in school and at work, improve your relationships with family and friends, and deal with challenges. *

5. Fear of Public Speaking*
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Fear of Public Speaking
Population
No.1 fear=Public Speaking
Fear No.2=Death
Stage fright
-In spotlight
-unprepared
-inexperienced
Fear of Public Speaking Ranks #1 for Americans *

6. Sample Speech Outline I. Introduction- Who? What? Why?*
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Sample Speech Outline
I. Introduction- Who? What? Why?
Thesis
II. Main Body- 2 or 3 major points
support arguments
III. Conclusion- include short sentence that summarizes the purpose of your presentation
review *

7. Effective Communication*
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Effective Communication
Preparation
Practice
Presence *

8. Effective Communication*
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Effective Communication
Preparation
- Know your audience and purpose
- Know your message
- Research
- Write speech outline
* Talk to People NOT Paper! *

9. Effective Communication*
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Effective Communication
Practice
- practice makes perfect
- revision
- get time right
- reduce to key words *

10. Effective Communication*
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Effective Communication
Presence
-nervousness- fright is common
-body language
-voice tone
-gestures
-eye contact
-positive attitude *

11. Things You Shouldn’t Do*
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Things You Shouldn’t Do
Read directly from notes
Read directly from screen
Turn back on audience
Slouch, hands in pockets
No um, ah, you know
No nervous gestures
Talk too fast
Talk too quietly *

12. Things You Should Do Eye contact Can glance at notes*
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Things You Should Do
Eye contact
Can glance at notes
Appropriate gestures
Rhetorical questions to involve audience *

13. Ten Successful Tips Control the “Butterflies”*
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Ten Successful Tips Control the “Butterflies”
Know the room- become familiar with the place of presentation
Know the audience- greet or chat with the audience before hand. It’s easier to speak to friends than to strangers
Know your material-increased nervousness is due to un-preparedness *

14. Control the “Butterflies”*
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Control the “Butterflies”
4. Relaxation- relax entire body by stretching and breathing so as to ease the tension
5. Visualize giving your speech-Visualize yourself giving your speech from start to finish. By visualizing yourself successful, you will be successful. *

15. Control the “Butterflies”*
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Control the “Butterflies”
6. People want you to succeed-the audience is there to see you succeed not to fail
7. Don’t apologize-by mentioning your nervousness or apologizing, you’ll only be calling the audience’s attention to mistakes *

16. Control the “Butterflies”*
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Control the “Butterflies”
8. Concentrate on your message-not the medium. Focus on the message you are trying to convey and not on your anxieties
9. Turn nervousness into positive energy- nervousness increases adrenaline, transform it into enthusiasm *

17. Control the “Butterflies”*
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Control the “Butterflies”
10. Gain experience- experience builds confidence, which is key to effective public speaking *

18. Practice takes you from this..*
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Practice takes you from this.. *

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To this…. *

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Thank You *