1. Guide to Public Speaking Tips for a top-notch oral presentation

2. Key Features Pace Pace Volume/Tone Volume/Tone Visual Aides Visual Aides Movement Movement Use of cards, outline Use of cards, outline Practice routines Practice routines

3. Pace Speak slowly Speak slowly – Clear but not lethargic Be sure that you are engaging, but not so energetic that you are overwhelming.

4. Volume/Tone Make sure that your volume is appropriate to the size of the room, and the size of the audience. Make sure that your volume is appropriate to the size of the room, and the size of the audience. Be sure that your tone is authoritative, without being harsh. Be sure that your tone is authoritative, without being harsh.

5. Visual Aides Make use of your technological resources! Make use of your technological resources! Have a backup (or two, or three….) Have a backup (or two, or three….) –Be prepared for when things don’t go as planned. Jump Drive Email it to yourself CD

6. Movement Be animated by using gestures without distracting from your presentation. Be animated by using gestures without distracting from your presentation. Don’t travel while you are speaking. Move between statements. Don’t travel while you are speaking. Move between statements.

7. Cards, Outline Use cards to aid your memory Use cards to aid your memory Keep notes to brief reminders, rather than verbatim copies of your presentation. Keep notes to brief reminders, rather than verbatim copies of your presentation.

8. Practice Routines Practice before you give your presentation! Practice before you give your presentation! Give your presentation in front of a mirror Give your presentation in front of a mirror Give your presentation to a group of friends Give your presentation to a group of friends If you are really struggling, call me and set up an appointment. If you are really struggling, call me and set up an appointment.

9. Believe in yourself! A good presenter is confident in the content of the presentation and in his or her ability to present the material. A good presenter is confident in the content of the presentation and in his or her ability to present the material. You are a great presenter! You are a great presenter!

10. Content The content of your oral presentation will be covered in class. The content of your oral presentation will be covered in class. Be aware of the content, familiarize yourself with it, and be sure to thoroughly cover it in your presentation. Be aware of the content, familiarize yourself with it, and be sure to thoroughly cover it in your presentation. Ask for help if you need it! Ask for help if you need it!