Short Notes On Public Speaking Materials

Public speaking is the process of speaking to a group of people in a structured.

Also deliberate manner intended to inform, influence, or entertain the listeners.

In a North American competitive environment known public speaking as

forensics.

‘fortensic’ is an adjective meaning “of public debate or argument”

From the Latin forensis, meaning "of the forum."

Five basic elements such as "who is saying what to whom using what medium with what

effects?"

Purpose of public speaking can range from simply transmitting information, to motivating

people to act, to simply telling a story.

Good orators should be able to change the emotions of their listeners.

Be considered a discourse community.

Embrace such things as motivational speaking, leadership/personal development,

business, customer service, large group communication, and mass communication.

Be a powerful tool to use for purposes such as motivation, influence, persuasion,

informing, translation, or simply entertaining.

Tips on public speaking :

1. Know the room

2. Know the audience

3. Know your material

4. Relax

5. Visualise yourself giving your speech

6. Realise that people want you to succeed

7. Don’t apologize

8. Concentrate on the message-not the medium

9. Turn nervousness into positive energy

10. Gain experience

How to give a speech without dying

1. Be prepared – Prepared an outline and put them on index cards or a sheet of

paper.

2. Write your own introduction – Introduction should include your credentials and

other important points from your bio.

3. Dress comfortably

4. Breathe – Take a deep breath. If too quickly, take another breathe before you

continue.

5. With practice, you can become confident, polished speaker – Take advantage

of opportunities to hone your skills.

6. Arrive early – Check out the room

7. Adjust your attitude – Keep reminding yourself that audience wants you to

succeed.

8. Smile – Make you look confident

9. Speak from notes or memory – Don’t read your text

10.Speak as if you are holding an animated conversation – Speak in language,

images, and terms that the audience readily understands.

11.Be yourself – Good sense of humour, use it. Never imitate another speaker.

The presentation are divided into 3 main parts (introduction, body, conclusion) +

questions