Oral Presentations Jennifer Turner

Write Speech Know your topic thoroughly Know your audience Start with attention grabber Use terminology friendly to your audience Make sure your speech is organized and flows Always thank the audience at the end

Preparation Tips Be prepared! Avoid Plagiarism Proof-read Don’t settle for the MINIMUM Use references

Oral Presentations Greet your audience & introduce yourself Do not read from notes Make eye contact with audience Use good posture Speak clearly and loudly Don’t talk too slow or fast

More Tips Voice Tone-Add emphasis on main points Limit hand movements, facial expressions, and other distracting movements. Show confidence Avoid using slang ◦ Umm, Hmm, Uh, like Practice, Practice, Practice

Practice Tips Present speech to others ◦ Friends ◦ Family ◦ Teachers Practice in front of mirror Videotape yourself

Presenting Speech Come prepared Dress nicely Bring all materials needed Review speech before presentation Take deep breath Introduce self to audience Thank audience Avoid telling jokes! Have confidence!!

Good Luck!! Informative speech Persuasive speech