chapter 14: public speaking-presenting the message
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Presentation created for COMM 107 - Oral Communication: Principles and PracticeUniversity of MarylandSource: Communication: A Social and Career Focus by Berko, Wolvin & WolvinTRANSCRIPT
Public Speaking
Presenting the Message
How to say it
Verbal deliveryPronunciationNo inarticulatesExtemporaneous
Nonverbal elementsGesturesEye contactPostureVolume, rate, pitch, tonal
quality and animation
Visual aids… should NOT replace you
Don’t stand between visual aid and the audienceMake sure it’s large enough for everyone to seeSpeak to the audience, not the visual aidKnow the visual aid well enough so you don’t have
to study it while you are speakingIt’s polite to pointThe 5/5 rule (oops)Timing and effectivenessFeel free to integrate handouts and other aids
More pointers
Use most appropriate structure for your speechUse the familiar to explain the newUse vivid illustrationsAvoid being too technicalPersonalize your messageDon’t speak down to your audience, but don’t
overestimate their knowledge
Your current mission: To persuade
INFORMATIVE PERSUASIVE