| 1 | The Icebreaker | 4-6 mins |
| * To begin speaking before an audience | ||
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* To discover speaking skills you already have and skills that need some attention | ||
| 2 | Organise your Speech (was #3) | 5-7 mins |
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* Select an appropriate outline which allows listeners to easily follow and understand your speech | ||
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* Make your message clear, with supporting material directly contributing to that message | ||
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* Use appropriate transitions when moving from one idea to another | ||
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* Create a strong opening and conclusion | ||
| 3 | Get to the Point (was Speak with Sincerity) | 5-7 mins |
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* Select a speech topic and determine its general and specific purposes | ||
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* Organise the speech in a manner that best achieves those purposes | ||
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* Ensure the beginning, body and conclusion reinforce the purposes | ||
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* Project sincerity and conviction and control any nervousness you may feel | ||
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* Strive not to use notes | ||
| 4 | How to Say It (was Work with Words) | 5-7 mins |
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* Select the right words and sentence structure to communicate
your ideas clearly, accurately and vividly | ||
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* Use rhetorical devices to enhance and emphasise ideas | ||
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* Eliminate jargon and unnecessary words. Use correct grammar | ||
| 5 | Your Body Speaks (Show What You Mean) | 5-7 mins |
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* Use stance, movement, gestures, facial expressions and eye contact
to express your message and achieve your speech's purpose | ||
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* Make your body language smooth and natural | ||
| 6 | Vocal Variety (was #5) | 5-7 mins |
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* Use voice volume, pitch, rate and quality to reflect and add
meaning and interest to your message | ||
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* Use pauses to enhance your message | ||
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* Use vocal variety smoothly and naturally | ||
| 7 | Research Your Topic (was Apply your Skills) | 5-7 mins |
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* Collect information about your topic from numerous sources | ||
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* Carefully support your points and opinions with specific
facts, examples and illustrations gathered through research | ||
| 8 | Get Comfortable with Visual Aids (was Add Impact to your Speech) | 5-7 mins |
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* Select visual aids that are appropriate for your message and the audience | ||
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* Use visual aids correctly with ease and confidence | ||
| 9 | Persuade with power | 5-7 mins |
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* Persuade listeners to adopt your viewpoint or ideas or to take some action | ||
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* Appeal to the audience's interest | ||
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* Use logic and emotion to support your position | ||
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* Avoid using notes | ||
| 10 | Inspire your audience | 8-10 mins |
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* To inspire the audience by appealing to noble motives and challenging the audience
to achieve a higher level of beliefs or achievement | ||
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* Appeal to the audience's needs and emotions, using stories,
anecdotes and quotes to add drama | ||
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* Avoid using notes 2003 - date |