REMEMBER THIS!: Researched Informative Presentation Key Elements

SOME THINGS TO REMEMBER:: 

SOME THINGS TO REMEMBER: Speech Structure & Delivery In Your Next Presentation

Speech Structure: 

Speech Structure Introductions Body Conclusions Transitions (bridges ) Topics covered in this module:

Speech Structure: 

Speech Structure Visual Resources Citing Sources Properly Topics covered in this module:

Introductions: 

Introductions Attention Step - Deliver before self intro and/or topic intro Try something other than a question Be creative! Deliver with energy

Introductions: 

Introductions DO NOT open with your name and your topic. Use a pre-conceived opening design strategy Jokes Narratives or as we real people call them, “Stories”. Quotes Statistics or Facts Questions Direct Rhetorical

Introductions (continued): 

Introductions (continued) Remember, you must preview your main points ! Be thorough Take your time! Signpost, if appropriate “First” “Second” “Third” “Last”

Body: 

Body State your main points clearly ! Use the clearest, most specific words available to support your points Be detailed in your explanations

Body: 

Body Cite Your Research Sources Aloud A minimum of four pieces of research Remember, doing this is a requirement Failure to do so will really hurt your grade

Citing Sources: 

Citing Sources Wondering how to deliver your research in the speech? Magazines “According to the article, “Juiced” by Rick Roberts in the July 2 nd , 2008 edition of Sports Illustrated, it’s believed that over 300 major league baseball players tested positive for some kind of performance enhancing drug”.

Citing Sources: 

Citing Sources Wondering How To Deliver Your Research In Your Speech? Website “According to the article, “ Girardi : Blame The Players” by Wallace Mathews on the ESPN website at www.espn.com , the New York Yankees manager, Joe Girardi , feels strongly that the blame for performance-enhancing drugs in baseball rests with the players.”

Conclusions: 

Conclusions Signify conclusion verbally ( brakelight ) “ In conclusion….” “ Finally…..” “ To Sum up…..” Remember to review main points clearly End with IMPACT !

Conclusions: 

Conclusions Make sure you recap all main points Be thorough You can even include key minor points, too. Take your time!!! End with impact Anything but “That’s about all I have” or “I guess I’m done”! See the list of opening methods for ideas.

Bridge: 

Bridge Must be used after introduction, within body between main points, and to signify conclusion. Bridges (within body) should move discussion from the current point to the next point clearly. Example - “Now that you know about Rob Craig’s education, let’s move on to the next point, his twenty years working as a teacher.

Bridges: 

Bridges For example, if we have: I. Abe Lincoln’s Childhood II. Abe Lincoln’s Early Failures Then our bridge will be, “Now that you understand a little about Abe Lincoln’s childhood, let’s learn about some of his early failures. Don’t Forget : Place bridges into your outline and then your speaker notes I. II. transition

Transitions: 

Transitions Baby transitions After Intro (Opening Transitions) “Let’s look at my first point. . . . . Before Conclusion ( Brakelight ) “In conclusion . . . .” “Before we go. . . .” “Let’s wrap up” . . . .” PRACTICE THESE THINGS! I. II. transition

Delivery Skills: 

Delivery Skills Make sure your appearance is appropriate No jeans, no shorts, no t-shirts Business Casual required DRESS FOR SUCCESS! Keep eye contact direct and consistent Keep your energy up! Enthusiasm is the key to keeping your listeners interested.

Visual Resources: 

Visual Resources Remember Visual Resource keys Easily seen and read 24 pt. Minimum font Relevant and illustrative Main points 7 x 7 rule No more than seven lines per slide No more than seven words per line

Visual Resources: 

Visual Resources Remember Visual Aid keys Be consistent with fonts Headings may have their own fonts Body text may have it’s own font Use color for emphasis If you use animations Use the same one throughout Keep it subtle

Delivery Skills: 

Delivery Skills Put in more practice time! You’ll know you can handle the 5-7 minute limit. Your presentation will be perceived as more prepared and better received. LESSENS NERVES! Incorporate movement into your delivery!

Delivery Skills: 

Delivery Skills Use a conversational, extemporaneous delivery style Talk to us, don’t read to us Reading from your notes will have a devastating effect on your grade. Good Luck! If you’re speaking on-campus, remember to bring your SD Card.