COS 211 - Publc Speaking - Week 5 - Preparing for the 1st Speech (2-11-25)

Preparing for the 1st Speech

Overview

  • Recap from Last Class

  • Speeches Starting Thursday

  • Preparing for the 1st Speech

Presentation Aids

  • Definition:

    • Not all presentation aids are visual; includes music, objects, and stimuli related to taste, smell, and touch.

  • Types of Presentation Aids:

    • Drawings, Diagrams, Sketches

    • Photographs

    • Video Recordings

    • Audio Recordings

    • PowerPoint, Prezi, Keynote, Google Slides, and Similar Tools

    • Improvised Materials

    • Sensory Props

    • Objects or Artifacts

    • Maps or Models

    • Charts and Graphs

    • Demonstrations

    • Paper Handouts

    • Animals and/or People

Guidelines for Use of Presentation Aids

  • Avoid excessive text

  • Ensure clarity of words and images

  • Emphasize main ideas

  • Text and explanations must be easy to comprehend

  • Credit sources for external visuals

  • Be mindful of time limits; balance information and time

The STAMP Approach

  • Know Your Self, Strategy, & Style

  • Know Your Topic & Purpose

  • Know Your Audience & Context

  • Know Your Material

  • Present Impactfully

Proven Techniques for Captivating the Audience

  • Maintain Eye Contact

  • Control Fluency, Rate, Pitch, Tone, and Enunciation

  • Utilize Movement

  • Incorporate Nonverbal Immediacy

  • Limit Use of Notecards

  • Use Pauses Strategically

  • Focus on Appearance/Grooming

  • Manage Time Effectively

Methods of Delivery

  • Limited Notes

  • Impromptu

  • Manuscript

  • Memorized

Prepare for Murphy's Law

  • Manage Technology

  • Manage Time

  • Take Care of Your Voice

Introduction: Speech Preparation Checklist

  • Grabbing Attention

    • Does the opening immediately grab audience attention?

  • Time Management

    • Does the intro use less than 20% of total time?

  • Clarity of Content

    • Are topic, purpose, and main points clear?

    • Is there a solid transition to the first main point?

Content

  • Source Citation

    • Have you rehearsed citing sources?

    • Are sources credible and fact-checked?

  • Coherence

    • Do all ideas relate well and support main points?

    • Is specialized terminology used and pronounced correctly?

Visual Aids

  • Professional Quality

    • Do visual aids look appealing?

    • Is text large enough to read clearly?

  • Limiting Clutter

    • Have you avoided clutter on visual aids?

    • Are digital aids meaningful?

  • Rehearsal

    • Have you rehearsed with visual aids?

    • Have you saved aids in multiple locations?

General Tips

  • Practice, Practice, Practice!

  • Polish Introduction & Conclusion

  • Practice with Visual Aids, including setup rehearsal

  • Maximize Eye Contact

  • Stay within Time Limits

  • Practice Entire Speech, not just segments

  • Arrive early to get settled

Conclusion

  • "Good Skill!... Luck is for those who do not prepare."

Questions

  • Any Questions?