Practicing Delivery

Methods of Delivery

Manuscript Speaking- reading a speech form a written text

Memorized Speaking- delivering a speech word for word from memory without using notes.

Speaking from a written or memorized speech outline without having memorized the exact wording of the speech

Notes Should be Brief Notes Should be Legible Notes Should be Unobtrusive

Extemporaneous speaking

Impromptu speaking

Delivering a speech with out advance preparation

Predict When You May Be Asked to Speak Accept the Invitation with Assurance Present a Definite Viewpoint Early Present Reasons, Logic, or Facts to Support

Your Viewpoint Don’t Apologize Don’t Ramble On

Vocal Delivery

Pitch- the highness and lowness of your voice

Voice- the vehicle that communicates the words of the speech

Volume- the loudness of the tone you make

Rate- the speed in which you talk

Quality- the tone, timbre, or sound of voice

Articulation- the shaping of speech sounds into recognizable oral symbols that combines to produce words

Pronunciation- the form and accent of various syllables of a word

Accent- the inflection tone, and speech habits typical of the natives of a particular country, region, state, or city

Final tips

Finish drafting your speech at least 2 day before performance

Rehearse your speech aloud to help determine where you need notes

Revise your speech to assist with keeping time requirements

Prepare speaking notes

Rehearse speech standing Present speech to someone else Tape or video speech rehearsal Rehearse with presentation aids Re-create the speech environment Practice good delivery skills while

rehearsing “ Practice makes perfect if practice is perfect.

Guidelines for DeliveryVisual Elements

Dress EffectivelyStep Up to Speak with Confidence and

AuthorityGet Set Before SpeakingEstablish and Maintain Eye ContactBegin Without Looking at Your NotesStand and Move EffectivelyDon’t Pack Up EarlyMove Out Confidently When Finished

Guidelines for DeliveryVerbal Elements

Use an Oral Speaking StyleKeep Most Sentences ShortUse Personal Pronouns FreelyUse the Active VoiceUse Contractions OftenAddress Your Listeners Directly

Don’t Emphasize MistakesUse Proper Vocabulary, Enunciation, and

Pronunciation

Guidelines for DeliveryVocal Elements

Speak with Enthusiasm and SinceritySpeak Loudly Enough to Be HeardAvoid Disfluencies

Guidelines for DeliverySpeaking on Camera

ClothingFace, Eyes, and Body LanguageHairMakeupJewelryUsing Notes

Question and Answer SessionsWhen to Answer Questions

During the PresentationAllow for Extra TimePromise to Answer Premature

Questions LaterDuring the Presentation

Question and Answer SessionsHow to Manage Questions

Start the Ball RollingAnticipate Likely QuestionsClarify Complicated or Confusing QuestionsTreat Questioners with RespectKeep Answers Focused on Your GoalBuy Time When NecessaryAddress Your Answer to the Entire AudienceFollow Your Last Question with a Summary