Speaking in Public

Lin-Lee Lee, Ph.D. April 4, 2006

Spch vs. Conversation Spch vs. Conversation (similarities: 2-1)(similarities: 2-1)

Organize your thoughts logically.

Tailor your message to your audience.

Spch vs. Conversation Spch vs. Conversation (similarities 2-2)(similarities 2-2)

Tell a story for maximum impact.

Adapt to listener feedback.

Spch vs. Conversation Spch vs. Conversation (differences 3-1)(differences 3-1)

Public speaking is more highly STURCTURED.

Strict timeNo interruptionMore detailed planning and preparation

Spch vs. Conversation Spch vs. Conversation (differences 3-2)(differences 3-2)

Public Speaking requires more FORMAL language.

X slangX jargonX poor grammar

Spch vs. Conversation Spch vs. Conversation (differences 3-3)(differences 3-3)

Public speaking requires a DIFFERENT method of delivery.

X you knowX I meanX sort ofX likeX vocalized fillers (uh, er, um…)

Developing Developing Confidence (2-1)Confidence (2-1)

Nervousness is NORMAL.“You care syndrome.”Start slowly.Find the target audience at different corners.Use index cards.Manage to smile.Keep breathing.

Developing Developing Confidence (2-2)Confidence (2-2)

Dealing with Nervousness.Acquire speaking experience.Prepare, prepare, & prepare.Think positively.Use the power of visualization.Know the most nervousness is normal.Don’t expect perfection.

Organizing The Organizing The SpeechSpeech

Body 1

Introduction 2

Conclusion 3

Supporting Material Supporting Material 3-13-1

ExamplesBrief Extended Hypothetical

Supporting Material Supporting Material 3-23-2

StatisticsRepresentative?Correct?Reliable Source?Overuse?Identifiable?Explaining?

Supporting Material Supporting Material 3-33-3

TestimonyExpert testimonyLay testimonyQuotation vs. Paraphrasing

Introduction 2-1Introduction 2-1

Attention GettingRelating to the audienceStating the importance of your topicStartling the audienceArousing curiosityBeginning with quotationRhetorical questionStory telling

Introduction 2-2Introduction 2-2

Topic Stating

Credibility Establishing

Preview

Conclusion 2-1Conclusion 2-1

Signal the end of the speech.Cues (in conclusion, one last thought, in closing, let me end by saying)

Use of voice

Conclusion 2-2Conclusion 2-2

Reinforce the central idea.SummaryQuotationDramatic statementIntroduction referralRhetorical question

Speech ExerciseSpeech Exercise

Speech of Self-IntroductionNot a recital of your life historyFocusing on some events, change in your life, or person who helped shape who you are todayCreative and thoughtfulIntroduction, body, and conclusion1-2 minutes