Speech Oral Presentation Guidelines

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Speech/Oral Presentation

1. Class:Unspecified

2. This template is published for use.

1.Step 1: Understand your assignment.

Percent time spent on this step:5%

Instructions

Read your assignment and aks your instructor if you have questions on what is required.

Who is your audience? What is your purpose? Let this guide your topic, tone and

style.

How long is the speech? Are you using presentation software such as PowerPoint or

do you need visuals or props? How many sources are required?

Note: A speech generally needs to be written further in advance so that adequate practice and

revision can occur. Preparing for your speech will help with the very common fear of public speaking.

2.Step 2: Select and focus your topic. Begin preliminary

research.


Instructions

Brainstormtopics until you find one that truly interests you.

Do some preliminary searching on the Internet or in theLibrariesto find material that can

serve as background and evidence for your ideas.

Not sure where to start? Try theArticles and Databases tab

Find books inMNCAT

Have questions?Ask Us! Chat, email, phone or in-person help from librarians

3.Step 3: Begin to organize or outline your speech.


Instructions

Group your remarks and evidence to create an informal outline. It may be useful to include:

An introduction (including purpose and overview)
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Content or body

Conclusion

Begin crafting a strong title, opening and key sentences.

Additional guides:

Speeches from University of North Carolina Writing Center

Writing an Effective Titlefrom U of M's Center for Writing.

4.Step 4: Draft any visuals. Gather additional research.


Instructions

Select the types of evidence to support your ideas including quotes, statistics, facts,

anecdotes, etc.

Gather your evidence from credible sources and include the source in your speech--

this will make your speech more authoritative.

Have questions?Ask Us! Chat, email, phone or in-person help from librarians.

Draft PowerPoint or visual materials. Gather images, videos or other media if needed. Learn

more abouteffective visuals.

Draft any handouts or bibliography, if needed.

5.Step 5: Write out your talking points


Instructions

Start with your most imporatant points.

What is the "take home message" you want your audience to understand, believe,

accept or do after they hear your speech? Write this out in one or two

sentences.What evidence supports your "take home message?"

Drafttransitionsbetween your thoughts. Include attention-getting ideas:

Novelty: an unusual fact or surprising image

Conflict: an opposing viewpoints on the issue

Humor: an amusing play on words or exaggerated remark

Suspense: such as asking a provocative question

Determine how you are going to organize your thoughts as you speak.

Index cards (be sure to number cards)

An outline
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Presentation slides

Make an appointment with theCenter for Writingto go over your outline for structure, clarity,

tone, etc.

6.Step 6: Plan out the timing of your speech.


Instructions

Add timing to your talking points.

Revise your talking points, PowerPoint slides and transitions.

Delete talking points and/or PowerPoint slides that are not crucial. Paring down or

eliminating content will enhance clarity and improve the speech overall.

7.Step 7: Rehearse your speech for content and timing.


Instructions

Be aware of your body position, foot placement, breath and eye movement.

Videotape or record a rehearsal to identify problems, distracting habits, etc. (Check out

equipment at theSMART Learning Commons)

Avoid reading every word--you should be presenting not reading.

Avoid common verbal habits such as "um", "like", "you know", "kinda", etc. Practice your speech many times until you feel comfortable with the content and timing.

Review the scoring or evaluation guide to be sure you are meeting the requirements of the

assignment.

8.Step 8: Rehearse your speech in front of an audience.


Instructions

Gather a few friends or classmates and deliver your speech.

Try to avoid the following common behaviors: fidgeting, looking at the computer or

screen not at audience, rustling your papers, chewing gum, gesturing too much, or

pacing.

Ask for feedback on your delivery (such as eye contact, hand gestures, speech

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