presentations

preparing a speech find your purpose (entertain, inform, persuade) formulate your basic position on the subject (the central idea of your speech) organize your presentation (according to time, space, topic, etc.) consider how to start (giving the audience a reason to listen); and end (reviewing the main points) the presentation

preparing (contin.) fill in the details of this outline; you will need to conduct some research and gather ideas … make your arguments, develop your explanations make sure sources are accountable and recent …

communication as performance giving a presentation or speech is more than simply sharing ideas it is a performance using one’s body, voice, and mind in an effort to invite the audience to take the message preparing a great speech is only half the battle; practicing effectively is the other half

... and practice one cannot write a speech and assume it will come across as brilliant if one simply reads it will you write out the entire speech, or deliver it from an outline? an outline is the best method to use when a speaker wants to engage the audience in a conversational manner … practice ahead of time to be prepared

non verbal aspects make your nonverbal actions complement your message, and never let them distract and detract from your messages effective use of: voice (emphasizing) hands (giving the tempo) eye contact (interacting with the audience)

few words about the... audience just as the speaker has a personal responsibility to communicate ethically and honestly, so does the listener it requires a full commitment (active, involved, dynamic listening) from the listener to be at least an equal partner in the communication … it is listener’s responsibility to listen constructively (determine the speaker’s purpose) and objectively (identify his/her own predispositions on the topic)

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