How to Design a Speech

How to Design a Speech

1. Stratgies to give Oral Presentations

   • Do your homework
     • Serious time preparing remarks.
     • Necessary to figure out what you are going to say
   • Star Tip
     • Always try before your presentation with a professor
   • Play the Parts
     • Presentations must be structured in sections.
     • Only two or three main points.

2. Do a dry run

   • One or two the night before to check time and manners.

3. Look presentable

   • No need of suit, but formal it is a good idea.

4. Talk, don't read

   • It is important to have notes and to check them occasionally. But it is most important to talk about your topic than you try just to read from notes.

5. Take it slow

   • You must talk in a medium speed so the audience can get the topic clear.

6. Use Aids

   • It is useful for the audience to grasp the new information the use of handouts, PPP, etc.

7. Don´t bury the crowd

   • Information must be clear and easier to understand, never use a lot of numbers or extra data.

8. Be yourself

   • Be authentic when you are presenting just as your presentation.

9. Play it straight

   • Include humor just if it is necessary and you can carry it, but it is better to keep straight the presentation, this gives formality to it.

10. Circle the crowd

    • Eye contact and share space with the audience shows interest in sharing results and information.

11. Appear Relaxed

    • People like to see a exhibitor relax, try to be, so you can enjoy the presentation, there are some tips or trick to keep calm while you are presenting a topic.

12. Finish strong

    • Create warm feelings with the audience, make them know that they know more things now
    • Have a satisfying conclusion

13. Welcome interruptions

    • This is a great sign, because it means that the audience is engaged with the topic, so good if you are interrupted

14. Know when to stop lecturing

    • Never lecture while a discussion is in process
    • How you discuss is as important as how you present.