Speech Skills

PLANNING

• purpose: inform, persuade, demonstrate?
• subject: do you know it well? specific? requirements?
• audience: keep it brief, enjoyable, anticipate questions
• details: tap your memory, consult various resources

WRITING: introduction

• what you're going to tell them
• sets the tone
• grabs reader's attention
• state thesis
• state purpose

Writing: Body

• flow, organization, transitions
• order of importance
• chronological order
• problem/solution

Writing: conclusion

• leave audience focused on main idea
• tell one last story
• sum up most important ideas
• connect or refer to introduction

Rehearsing & Presenting

• check technology or visual aids
• check note cards or outline
• speak loudly, clearly
• don't rush
• use appropriate gestures