Chapter13 Presenting a Speech Confidently and Competently
Introduction
Styles of Delivering a Speech
1. Some speeches are impromptu P.282
2. Some speeches are extemporaneous P.282-283
3. Some speeches are scripted P.283-284
4. Some speeches are memorized P.284
Managing Public Speaking Anxiety
1. Public speaking anxiety is a common form of stress P.285
A. Psychological effects of public speaking anxiety
B. Physical effects of public speaking anxiety
C. Behavioral effects of public speaking anxiety
2. -Public speaking anxiety can be debilitating P.287-288
3. Making public speaking anxiety an advantage P.288-290
A. Accept public speaking anxiety as a normal response
B. Focus the nervous anxiety
C. Visualize a successful performance
D. Desensitize
E. Stay positive
Practicing Effective Delivery
1. Visual elements affect delivery P.290-293
A. Facial expression
B. Eye contact
C. Posture and body position
D. Gestures
E. Personal appearance
2. Vocal elements affect delivery P.293-295
A. Volume
B. Articulation
C. Fluency
3. Cultural norms affect preferred delivery styles P.295-296
Using Presentation Aids
1. Presentation aids can enhance your speech P.296-297
A. Presentation aids improve attention
B. Presentation aids improve learning
C. Presentation aids improve recall
2. Electronic presentation aids P.297-298
A. Text slides
B. Graphic slides
3. Types of graphic slides P.298
A. Video and audio
4. Non-electronic presentation aids P.298-300
A. Objects
B. flavor, textures, and odors
C. Handouts
D. People
5. Choosing and using presentation aids P.300-302
A. Remember the goal
B. Consider the context
C. Strive for simplicity
D. Be ethical
E. Practice with your presentation aids
F. Have a backup plan
Reference
Floyd, K. (2011). Communication matters. New York, NY: McGraw