Exposure to a variety of topics and issues are vital to college students. This is the perfect opportunity to solidify those essential skills for success, as well as the ability to critically analyze situations to gain better understanding of the world that we exist in. A presentation from a well-qualified speaker can allow student to explore topics that is unfamiliar. Nevertheless, speaker needs to select topics with caution to avoid offending the audience. In some cases, topics may be offensive, but the speaker’s knowledge of the topic and delivery methods can help remove any tension caused by the subject matter. Furthermore, if the topic is edgy the content may be misinterpreted by those that receive the message. For a speaker to convey a message successfully various factors must be considered prior to the presentation. “A mindful public speaker is …show more content…
Hoverer, my research provided some great strategies that will assist me in managing speech anxiety when I speaking to a group. Firstly, it is critical for me to examine myself to Identify the cause of my nervousness, and after I determine the causes I must consider the reason these things make me nervous during a speech or presentation. Also, it will be essential for me to prepare my speech early and thoroughly. Preparing a speech at the last minute will only increase your anxiety. After I had prepared my speech, it important to PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE! I’ll have to practice delivering my speech multiple times before the actual presentation. This will allow me the opportunity to organize the main points to avoid losing my place. This has happened to me often and it creates an awkward silence. Also, extensive knowledge of the topic will be